Procurement Assistant

Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in Government; Dawson City; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in Government in Dawson City, Yukon, seeks a Procurement Assistant – Term to support the procurement process, document preparation, records management, tender and contract tracking, and inter-department communications.

Applicants should have Grade 12, admin/office experience, and proficiency with Microsoft 365. The role requires cross-cultural sensitivity and compliance with the Finance Act and Procurement Policy.

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.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and clerical support for procurement processes, including document preparation and records management.
• Track tenders, contracts, and communications with TH Government departments and vendors.
• Ensure procurement activities are organized, well documented, and compliant with the Finance Act and Procurement Policy.
• Collaborate with departments and vendors as needed to support efficient procurement operations.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Cross-cultural awareness

Documentation preparation

Education

Grade 12 education

Admin/Business/Accounting background

Tools

Microsoft 365

Word

Excel

Outlook

SharePoint

PowerPoint

Job description

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC WITH PREFERENCE TO TH CITIZENS

Competition #: 2026-05-009

Procurement Assistant - Term

Department: Finance & Capital

Location: TrʼondëkHwëchʼin 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.

EssentialQualifications:

• 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.

A detailed job description is available upon request.

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