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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
OPEN TO TR'ONDEK HWECH'IN CITIZENS ONLY
Competition #: 2024-12-005

Heritage Officer Trainee - Term
Department:  Heritage
Location: Tr’ondek Hwech’in Offices – Dawson, YT
Posting Date:  December 17, 2024
Standard Hours Bi-Weekly:  75
Start Date:  Immediately
End Date:  One (1) year from start date (with possible extension or permanent)
Salary:  80% of Level 8 Step 1 ($2,933.40 bi-weekly) 

Closing Date 4:00pm (YST):  January 6, 2025

Under the supervision of the Director of Heritage, the incumbent will have the opportunity to gain knowledge of the development and delivery of Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in programs and services as they pertain to the Heritage Officer role. The position will assist the department with documenting and protecting the land-based heritage resources of the Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in and numerous departmental heritage programs. 

This position is responsible for documenting and protecting the land-based heritage resources of the Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in. The Heritage Officer Trainee provides technical expertise, conducts research, participates in various intergovernmental/party processes, analyzes complex issues, and provides recommendations to assist with decision-making as it relates to Heritage and to promote First Nations approaches to Heritage Resource Management. 

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:  

• Must be a TH Citizen
• Post-Secondary education and/or some experience in the Heritage/Cultural Resource Management field or equivalent combination of education, experience, skills, and knowledge will be considered.
• Strong bush skills, including working in remote settings, are required.
• Knowledge of Yukon First Nations and the community’s culture, heritage, traditions, and history.
• Knowledge of and working experience with Yukon First Nations culture, heritage, traditions and history.
• Experience working and liaising with citizens, including Elders and you, TH staff, other levels of government, and other First Nation employees.
• Written and oral communication skills, including technical writing, proposals, presentations, etc.
• Require Computer Skills – word processing, database, research, etc. 
• Experience planning and implementing remote field trips and programs.

Conditions of Employment: 

• Criminal Records Check.
• Valid Class 5 Driver’s license with clear driver’s abstract.
• TH101 Cultural Awareness training.
• Standard First Aid and willingness to take Wilderness First Aid.
• Possession Acquisition License.
• Boat Safety.

A detailed job description is available upon request.