Job Board

Heritage Trails Crew Lead (Competition #2026-018)

On-Call, in Burwash Landing, Yukon
Salary: $43.01 to $58.48 per hour (depending on qualifications and experience)

About Kluane First Nation
Kluane First Nation’s (KFN) Traditional Territory sits on the shores of spectacular Kluane Lake in southwestern Yukon. Kluane National Park and Reserve is one of Canada’s premier wilderness areas, and along with Kluane Lake, offers unparalleled opportunities for backcountry recreation. The land is beautiful, and the people are community-minded, culturally aware, helpful, and hard-working.

Overview
The Heritage Trails Lead is responsible for supervising and coordinating a field-based crew of up to four workers to maintain and revitalize heritage trails on the KFN Traditional Territory. This Lead position documents trail conditions and heritage resources, takes field notes, photos, and GPS data, and reports findings. This position requires strong leadership, field experience, and the ability to work collaboratively while respecting and incorporating Indigenous knowledge.

Education and Experience
Relevant education in heritage, land-based, natural resources, or a related field is an asset. Considerable experience working in field-based and remote environments is required, including experience supervising crews in isolated locations. Experience participating in on-the-land projects and trail or heritage-related work is required. Carpentry skills are considered an asset. Experience in using GPS technologies, camera equipment, and satellite phones is required, along with a willingness to learn new equipment and data reporting technologies. An equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience may be considered.

Conditions of Employment

• Holds a valid Class 5 Driver’s Licence and up-to-date clean driver’s abstract
• Completion of Chainsaw Safety Training and valid certification or is willing and able to obtain within three (3) months of employment
• Holds a Wilderness First Aid Certificate or is willing to obtain within three (3) months of employment
• Physically fit and able to perform all job duties, including carrying up to 50 lbs and walking long distances over varied terrain
• Willingness and ability to work weekends, overnight, and travel in remote locations, all weather conditions, and by various means of transportation
• Willingness to participate in required training

How to Apply
Please submit your resume to: careers@kfn.ca, no later than 5:00 p.m. (Yukon time) on the closing date. Include the competition #2026-018 in the subject line of your email.

For more information on this position, please contact Alyssa White, Heritage Manager, at heritage.manager@kfn.ca. Please email careers@kfn.ca to obtain a copy of the job description. Thank you for your application, however only qualifying candidates will be contacted.

Candidates who do not possess all qualifications may be considered for appointment on an underfill basis. An eligibility list may be created from this position.

Posting Date: April 27, 2026
Closing Date: May 8, 2026, or until filled

*Note: Current employees, KFN Citizens, and community members are considered ‘Internal Applicants’. First hiring priority is given to internal applicants.