Posted 7 months ago
AOC First Nation Education Advocate
@ Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in Government
Dawson City, Yukon
Overview
Tr'ondëk Hwëch'in Government is hiring an AOC First Nation Education Advocate in Dawson, YT, on an auxiliary on-call basis from April 2026 to March 2027, at Level 5 Step 1 ($37.42 per hour). The advocate supports First Nations youth with academic and social-emotional needs, works in classrooms and as a liaison between home and school, and may supervise online studies through Yukon University.
Pay:
$37.42 an hour
Responsibilities:
- Provide direct academic and social-emotional support to identified First Nations youth
- Act as liaison between home and school
- Support completion of curriculum as directed by Robert Service School
- Supervise students taking online courses through Yukon University
Requirements summary:
- Grade 12 with certificate or diploma in education, human services, social work, psychology or justice
- Knowledge of Tr'ondëk Hwëch'in traditions, culture and values
- Experience with case work and administrative duties
- Experience working with school-aged children and youth
- Conflict management skills
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-04-09
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-08
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-16
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Social & community services |
| Work setting | School, Office |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer moderate |
| Licences & certifications | Wilderness First Aid, TH101 cultural awareness training, Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening |
| Driver’s licence | required |
| Background checks | vulnerable sector, criminal record, driving record |
| Education | High school (required) |
| Fields of study | Education, Human Services, Social Work, Psychology, Justice |
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Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in Government
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The Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in are a Yukon First Nation based in Dawson City. The Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in government ensures a strong and healthy future for citizens while maintaining connections to traditional knowledge and the land.
- LinkedIn followers
- 209
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 72
- Reported office locations
- 1242 FRONT ST, Dawson City, Yukon Y0B, CA
- Business categories
- Elder Care
- Rental
- Government
- Other recorded names
- Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in Government
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The Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in are a Yukon First Nation based in Dawson City. The Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in government ensures a strong and healthy future for citizens while maintaining connections to traditional knowledge and the land.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Government Administration |
| Company size | 51-200 employees |
| Headquarters | Dawson City, Yukon |
| Organization type | Self-Owned |
| Year founded | 1998 |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 28 |
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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC WITH PREFERENCE TO TH CITIZENS
AOC First Nation Education Advocate
Department: Education
Location: Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in Offices – Dawson, YT
Posting Date: April 10, 2026
Standard Hours Bi-Weekly: Auxiliary On-Call
Start Date: Immediately
End Date: March 31, 2027
Salary: Level 5 Step 1 ($37.42 hourly)
Closing Date: Ongoing
Under the direction of the Hätrʼunohtän Zho Manager, the First Nation Education Advocate (FNEA) is responsible for providing direct support for First Nations youth who have been identified to require additional supports with their academic and social emotional wellbeing at school. The FNEA in addition to being a support in the classroom and throughout the school will also act as a liaison between home and school to increase student participation, academic outcomes and learning success. The focus of the FNEA will include but not be limited to, education and completing required curriculum as directed by Robert Service School. Studies may be completed at Yukon University through Moodle (on-line courses) with the supervision of the FNEA.
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.
If this opportunity interests you, please submit a cover letter & resume clearly demonstrating the qualifications below, as selection for further consideration will be based solely on the information you provide. Applications will not be accepted without a cover letter and resume.
Essential Qualifications:
- Grade 12 with certificate/diploma in Education, Human Services, Social Work, Psychology, Justice or other related field. An equivalent combination of education, knowledge and experience may be considered.
- Strong academic skills and the ability to provide academic support to K-12 students.
- Knowledgeable of TH traditions, culture and values.
- Knowledge of educational, cultural and social issues affecting First Nations people.
- Experience developing, organizing and delivering programs.
- Experience with case work and administrative duties.
- Experience working with school aged children and youth in an academic setting.
- Conflict management skills.
Conditions of Employment:
- Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening.
- Class 5 Driver’s License with a clear driver’s abstract, willingness to obtain Class 4.
- Wilderness First Aid certification, willingness to obtain Remote First Aid.
- TH101 cultural awareness training.
A detailed job description is available upon request.
Apply online at: https://www.trondek.ca/work-with-us/job-board/
Phone: (867) 993-7100 Send inquiries to: [email protected]
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.”
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