Procurement Assistant

Tr'ondek Hwech'in Government; Dawson City; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in Government is seeking a Procurement Assistant on a term basis to support the Finance & Capital department in Dawson City, Yukon. The role involves preparing procurement documents, managing records, and tracking tenders and contracts in coordination with other departments and vendors.

The successful candidate will have Grade 12 and experience in administration, with strong Microsoft 365 skills, excellent organization, and the ability to work sensitively in a First Nation

Qualifications

• Completion of Grade 12 with education, training, experience in administration or related field.
• Minimum one year of related office experience.
• Procurement or contracting experience is an asset.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint, PowerPoint).
• Experience with electronic filing systems and databases is an asset.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work in a cross-cultural environment with First Nation culture.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support for the procurement process, including document preparation and records management.
• Track tenders and contracts and liaise with TH Government Departments and vendors.
• Ensure procurement activities are organized, well documented, and compliant with the Finance Act and Procurement Policy.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Cross-cultural sensitivity

Microsoft 365 proficiency

Education

Grade 12 completion

Tools

Microsoft 365 Suite

Job description

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC WITH PREFERENCE TO TH CITIZENS

Competition #: 2026-05-009

Procurement Assistant - Term

Department: Finance & Capital

Location: Trʼondëk Hwëchʼin Offices – Dawson, YT

Posting Date: May 14, 2026

Standard Hours Bi-Weekly: 75

Start Date: Immediately

End Date: One (1) year from start date

Salary: Level 6 Step 1 ($3,089.25 bi-weekly)

Closing Date: Until Filled

Reporting to the Procurement Supervisor, the Procurement Assistant provides administrative and clerical support with respect to the TH Government’s procurement process, including document preparation, records management, tender and contract tracking, and communication with other TH Government Departments and vendors. The incumbent ensures that procurement activities are organized, well documented and compliant with the TH Government's Finance Act and Procurement Policy.

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:

• Completion of Grade 12, with education, training, experience or skills in administration, business, accounting or related field along with a minimum of one year of related experience in an office environment; an equivalent combination of education, experience, knowledge, and skills may be considered.
• Experience with procurement or contracting processes is an asset.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint, PowerPoint).
• Experience working with electronic filing systems and databases is an asset.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to prepare documentation accurately from verbal or written instruction.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in record keeping.
• Ability to work effectively in a cross-cultural environment and be sensitive to and understanding of First Nation culture and traditions.

Conditions of Employment:

• Criminal Records Check.
• Valid Class 5 Driver's license with clear driver's abstract.
• TH101 Cultural Awareness training.
• Willingness to undertake training or courses to enhance skills.

Phone: [phone] Send inquiries to: [e-mail]

Physical Location: 1242 Front Street, Dawson City, Yukon

We thank all applicants, but only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

“To work together, to speak with one voice and to serve Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in Citizens

in the pursuit of a strong, healthy, and united future.”