Confidential
Job Title: Children’s Program Coordinator
Company: Confidential
Location: Dawson City, Yukon, Y0B 1G0, Canada
Work Type: remote
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC WITH PREFERENCE TO TH CITIZENS
Competition #: 2026-08-010
Children’s Program Coordinator – Term
Department: Ni’ehłyat , Nidähji ̀’
Location: Trʼondëk Hwëchʼin Offices – Dawson, YT
Posting Date : August 24, 2026
Standa rd Hours Bi-Weekly: 75
Start Date: Immediately
End Date: March 31, 2028
Salary: Level 7 Step 1 ($3,410.25 bi-weekly)
Cl osing Date 4 :00 pm ( YST ) : September 4, 2026
Reporting to the Kʼäjìt-in Zho Manager, the incumbent implements and coordinates developmental, social, recreational and cultural program activities for TH children aged 8 to 12. Programs include the Summer Youth Camp Program during the summer school break and the After-School Program during the school year. The incumbent identifies and develops daily programs and activities that support children to develop personal competencies such as life skills, self-confidence and self-awareness, social and relationship skills, group interaction and conflict resolution capabilities, problem-solving and leadership skills, and opportunities to learn traditional knowledge and explore TH culture. The incumbent ensures the delivery of programming activities through a mentorship approach with the assistance of TH Elders, Citizens and community supports.
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 Qualification s :
Post-secondary diploma in child and youth care, education, recreation, social work or related field, with one year of relevant work experience; an equivalent combination of education, experience, knowledge and skills may be considered.
Knowledge of child and youth development, mental wellness and restorative theories and processes.
Knowledge of holistic case management and referral processes for local counseling services and supports .
Experience or training in the design and delivery of youth recreational programming.
Experience coaching or mentoring youth.
Knowledge of, and ability to work constructively with, at-risk youth with special needs or behavioural challenges.
Knowledge of, or willingness to learn, TH structures, culture, traditions, history, demographics, family structures, socio-economic dynamics, challenges and aspirations, basic phrases of the Hän language and the intergenerational impacts of residential schools on individuals, families, and communities.
Proficiency with Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, SharePoint, PowerPoint) and Zoom .
Assets:
Experience working with pre-adolescent children in a summer camp, outdoor education program, extracurricular or after-school program environment.
Experience supervising staff.
Training in suicide prevention and intervention.
Conditions of Employment :
Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening.
Class 5 Driver’s license with clear driver’s abstract, with a Class 4 Driver’s license an asset.
Standard First Aid Certification and Remote First Aid (or willingness to obtain).
WHMIS and Food Safe Certification.
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: hrjobs@trondek.ca
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.”
Looking for more opportunities like Children’s Program Coordinator at Confidential in Dawson City, Yukon, Y0B 1G0, Canada?
We help connect job seekers with remote and other employment opportunities
from employers and hiring platforms.
How to Apply: Use the Apply To This Job Link to continue to the application page.
For more employment opportunities, visit us regularly for newly added
positions.