Pre/Post Natal Cultural Coordinator

Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in Government; Dawson City; Vor Ort; CAD 98.000 - 100.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in Government seeks a Pre/Post Natal Cultural Coordinator to develop and deliver culturally focused programs for Citizens in Dawson City. The role engages with Elders, families and partner agencies to ensure access to Indigenous teachings and services.

Reporting to the Cultural Connections Manager, you will coordinate with NN Department and committees, support family planning, workshops and referrals, and help implement trauma-informed, holistic program delivery.

Qualifikationen

• Post-secondary degree in a health or social field, with a minimum of two years of experience supporting new parents, infants, families and children.
• Strong working knowledge of TH social structure, traditions and cultural values, and the health, social and family issues affecting First Nation people.
• Strong knowledge of holistic case management and trauma informed practices.
• Previous experience working in a First Nation government or with First Nations to deliver health/social programs and services.
• Experience with financial management, including budgets, resource management and funding proposal development.
• Knowledge from Elders, Citizens and families, and incorporating this information into programs.
• Ability to develop, implement, manage, evaluate and report on policy, holistic programs and service delivery.
• Experience in conflict resolution, mediation, negotiations, and problem solving.

Aufgaben

• Develops and delivers culturally focused pre/post natal programs and services for Citizens.
• Liaises, coordinates and supports programming with NN Department jëje-in to ensure families access holistic Indigenous teachings.
• Represents TH Government in consultations, advisory committees and working groups on pre/post-natal services.
• Works with families providing holistic programs and referrals, including family planning and educational workshops.

Kenntnisse

Holistic case management

Conflict resolution

Budgeting / financial management

First Nation government experience

Knowledge of TH traditions and values

Policy development and evaluation

Stakeholder liaison

Interagency collaboration

Ausbildung

Post-secondary degree in health or social field

Jobbeschreibung

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC WITH PREFERENCE TO TH CITIZENS

Competition #: 2026-11-001

Pre/Post Natal Cultural Coordinator - Term

Department: Ni'ehłyat, Nidähjì’

Location: Trʼondëk Hwëchʼin Offices – Dawson, YT

Posting Date: November 5, 2026

Standard Hours Bi-Weekly: 75

Start Date: December 14, 2026

End Date: January 14, 2028

Salary: Level 8 Step 1 ($3,770.25 biweekly)

Closing Date 4:00pm (YST): November 18, 2026

Reporting to the Cultural Connections Manager, the incumbent develops and delivers culturally focused pre/post natal (age 0-5) programs and services to Citizens. The incumbent liaises, coordinates and supports programming and networking with other NN Department jëje-in to ensure that TH families, children and infants can access holistic Indigenous and traditional teachings and ceremonies. The incumbent liaises with other government and non-governmental agencies, and serves as a TH Government representative in various capacities, including, but not limited to, consultations, advisory committees and working groups regarding pre/post-natal services and programs. The incumbent works directly with families in providing holistic and culturally based programs and supports, including family planning, educational workshops and referrals.

An Eligibility List may be established from this competition – the duration of the eligibility list may be up to 12 months. The eligibility list may be used to fill future permanent full-time, permanent part-time, temporary full-time, temporary part-time, term, or auxiliary on-call vacancies within the same department and classification based on the organizational needs by going the next highest ranked candidate until the eligibility list expires.

Essential Qualifications

• A post-secondary degree in a health or social field, with a minimum of two years of experience supporting new parents, infants, families and children; an equivalent combination of education, certificates, knowledge, skills and experience may be considered.
• Strong working knowledge of TH social structure, traditions and cultural values, and the health, social and family issues affecting First Nation people.
• Strong knowledge of holistic case management and trauma informed practices.
• Previous experience working in a First Nation government or working directly with First Nations to deliver health/social programs and services.
• Experience with financial management, including budgets, resource management and funding proposal development.
• Knowledge and experience in gaining information and teachings from Elders, Citizens and families, and incorporating this information into programs and supports.
• Demonstrated ability to develop, implement, manage, evaluate and report on policy, holistic programs and service delivery.
• Experience in conflict resolution, mediation, negotiations, and problem solving.

Conditions of Employment

• Criminal Records Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening.
• Class 5 driver’s license with a clear driver’s abstract.
• Standard First Aid certification.
• Mental Wellness First Aid, Vicarious Trauma and Trauma-Informed Care certification.
• TH101 Cultural Awareness training.

Physical Location: 1242 Front Street, Dawson City, Yukon