Whitehorse Office Administrator

Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in Government; Whitehorse; On-site; CAD 68,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in Government seeks a Whitehorse Office Administrator to manage the Whitehorse office and act as a primary contact for citizens seeking TH programs and external services. You’ll track inquiries, organize logistics, and support TH employees and Council.

The role requires strong Microsoft Office skills, knowledge of Indigenous programs, and the ability to build referral networks within the Yukon. Term position with end date Mar 31, 2028, based in Dawson City region.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 plus certificate/diploma or related coursework.
• Knowledge of Indigenous Yukon programs and services.
• Ability to research and build referral networks in the Yukon.
• Ability to follow established practices, policies, and procedures.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Publisher).
• Knowledge of TH social structure, culture and traditions.
• Experience with First Nation Government procedures and confidential data handling.

Responsibilities

• Manage TH Whitehorse Office and be a contact for citizens outside Dawson City.
• Link citizens with TH programs and external government services.
• Track inquiries, ensure follow-ups, and maintain the information library.
• Provide office support to TH staff, schedule space use, and organize meetings.
• Coordinate logistics and support the Whitehorse Wellness Support Worker.
• Maintain knowledge of TH services to assist citizens in accessing supports.

Skills

Community services knowledge

Referral networks

Customer service excellence

Discretion with confidential info

Organizational skills

Education

Grade 12 with certificate/diploma or coursework in related field

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

Outlook

PowerPoint

Publisher

MS Teams / Zoom

Job description

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC WITH PREFERENCE TO TH CITIZENS

Competition #: 2026-09-003

First Nation Education Advocate - Term

Department: Wellness

Location: Tr’ondëk Hwëch’inOffices – Dawson, YT

Posting Date: September 10, 2026

Standard Hours Bi-Weekly: 75

Start Date: Immediately

End Date: March 31, 2028

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

Closing Date 4:00pm: September 24, 2026

Reporting to the Wellness Operations Coordinator, the Whitehorse Office Administrator manages Tr’ondëk
Hwëch’in Government’s Whitehorse Office, serving as a point of contact for citizens living outside of Dawson City to link citizens with TH Government programs and services, and link them with services available from other governments and agencies. The incumbent will track inquiries, ensure follow-ups, maintain the office, establish an information library, provide support for TH employees working in Whitehorse, schedule use of the space, and organize logistics for meetings being hosted by TH Government in the office. The incumbent will provide support to the Whitehorse Wellness Support Worker, such as driving elders to and from appointments, organizing activities, and providing coordination. The position will maintain a broad base of knowledge about TH Government services and programs, and services available from other governments and agencies to assist citizens with navigating access to supports and will deliver a wide range of office administration support to TH Government employees and Council when working in Whitehorse

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:

• Grade 12 (or equivalent) combined with Certificate and/or Diploma or coursework in community services, Business or Office Administration or a related field combined with training, experience or knowledge in general office clerical and administrative functions. An equivalent combination of education, experience, skills, and knowledge may be considered.
• Knowledge of programs and services available for Indigenous people and Yukon First Nation citizens.
• Ability to research and effectively create referral networks in the Yukon.
• Demonstrated ability to perform duties within established practices, policies, and procedures.
• Proficient in utilizing Microsoft Office Suite including, MS Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Publisher.
• Good working knowledge of Tr’ondëk
  Hwëch’in social structure, culture, and traditions,
• Knowledge and experience of practices and procedures associated with working within a First Nation Government.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion, be adaptable to various competing demands and demonstrate the highest level of customer/client service and response

Assets:

• Demonstrated experience using and moderating Videoconferences and Teleconferences (including Zoom, MS Teams), an asset.
• Ability to build relationships with staff, citizens, stakeholders, and external partners.
• Resourceful team player with the ability to be extremely effective independently.
• General knowledge of Tr’ondëk
  Hwëch’in Land Claims Agreements, self-government agreement and implementation agreements and constitution.

Conditions of Employment:

• Criminal record check.
• Class 5 driver’s license with a clear driver’s abstract.
• Standard First Aid Certification

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 serveTr’ondëkHwëch’inCitizens

inthe pursuit of a strong, healthy, and united future.”