Infrastructure and Operations Lead

First Nation School Board; Whitehorse; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational organization in Yukon is seeking a collaborative Infrastructure and Operations Lead. This role oversees facilities management, ensures safety protocols, and supports educational programs grounded in reconciliation. The ideal candidate will be a strong leader with project management experience and is passionate about creating supportive learning environments for all students.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership skills with experience in project management.
• Ability to build trusting relationships with First Nation and Yukon governments.
• Commitment to support learners and communities.

Responsibilities

• Manage facilities and operational systems to enhance school performance.
• Oversee technology safety protocols and administrative processes.
• Collaborate with a team to support educational programs.

Skills

Project management

Organizational operations

Building relationships

Job description

Overview

Hiring preference will be provided to those who identify as Yukon First Nation or Indigenous.

Based in Whitehorse Yukon on the traditional territories of the KwanlinDnFirst Nation and theTaanKwchnCouncil the First Nation School Board (FNSB) was established in February 2022. Board run schools are for all Yukon students and aim to promote reconciliation by enhancing a Yukon First Nations model that puts the students first through a strengths-based community-centered approach. Our work reflects Yukon First Nations values.

For more information on the First Nation School Board please visit in Whitehorse the Infrastructure and Operations Lead is a key leader within the First Nation School Board ensuring that our schools and programs are supported by strong responsive and community-aligned operational systems. From managing facilities and equipment to overseeing technology safety protocols and administrative processes this role helps create the conditions that allow students staff and communities to thrive. Working alongside a dedicated team and in partnership with school leaders this position plays a central role in sustaining day-to-day operations across diverse and dynamic learning environments.

To chat further about the role reach out to Julia Spriggs Director of Finance and Operations

Are you motivated to work on a team developing a public school system grounded in reconciliation

We are seeking a collaborative and solutions-oriented leader with experience in project management and organizational operations. The ideal candidate excels at building strong and trusting relationships with both First Nation and Yukon governments and is committed to leading meaningful change that strengthens school operations and ultimately supports learners and communities across the Territory!