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Northern Director of Law 
Provost Office 
Ayamdigut (Whitehorse) Campus 
Full-time, Term 
75 hours bi-weekly 
Wage: $64.85 -$81.07 
Employment Opportunity No.: 25.132

Closing Date: November 16, 2025

Join us in this exceptional opportunity to build legal capacity across the territory supporting First Nation governments, Yukon’s private law firms, and other key sectors. As a part of our team, you will play a pivotal role in launching a law program designed to serve the people, values, and communities of Yukon and Northern Canada.

Be a part of a historic initiative transforming access to legal education in the North.

Reporting to the Provost and Vice President, Academic, the Northern Director of Law will lead the development and launch of a Law Program at Yukon University, in collaboration with the Yukon Law Education Society, the Southern University Partner, and other key stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities
Program Development and Coordination 
• Lead the development and launch of the Yukon University Law Program in collaboration with partner institutions and organizations. 
• Coordinate participation among partner and sponsor organizations to ensure effective collaboration between faculty, students, and external stakeholders. 
• Contribute to the development of admission criteria and academic standards in partnership with the Southern Director of Law and the Law Society of Yukon.

Program Promotion and Funding 
• Promote the Yukon Law Program across the territory and beyond. 
• Secure funding and financial support for the program’s first three years and establish a sustainable foundation for ongoing operations. 
• Oversee acquisition and development of facilities, including student housing, and ensure access to library and learning resources.

Student and Academic Support 
• Collaborate with YukonU’s Registrar’s Office and Student Life Unit and the Southern Director to ensure prospective and current students have access to YukonU’s student services, including financial aid and sponsorship options. 
• Support academic policy alignment between Yukon University and the Southern University Partner. 
• Track, analyze, and report key performance metrics for program success.

Partnership and Community Engagement 
• Liaise with Yukon First Nations governments and communities, the Law Society of Yukon, and other relevant organizations to strengthen program relevance and impact. 
• Report regularly to Yukon University, the Yukon Law Education Society, and other stakeholders on program operations and progress. 
• Support student pathways to bar admission in partnership with professional legal organizations.

Qualifications & Experience
• Minimum of five (5) years’ experience working across Yukon communities and with First Nations governments. 
• Experience in a post-secondary or academic environment. 
• Juris Doctor (JD) or Bachelor of Laws (LLB) preferred but not required. 
• Proven project management and partnership development skills. 
• Experience in fundraising, financial administration, and program development. 
• Strong communication, relationship-building, and intercultural competencies.

For more information, please contact: 
Shelagh Rowles 
Provost, VP Academic
Email:  srowles@yukonu.ca

Yukon University is committed to the values of equity, diversity, and inclusion. All qualified persons are encouraged to apply; however, qualified candidates who self-identify as Yukon First Nations, as well as Métis, Inuit, or other Indigenous ancestry, will be given priority.

Quoting the employment opportunity number, please send your cover letter and resume to:

Human Resource Services
Yukon University, Box 2799
Whitehorse, Yukon, Y1A 5K4
Fax: 867 668 8896
Email: hr@yukonu.ca

Applicants should clearly outline all relevant qualifications since selection for interview will be based on applications submitted.

Please be prepared to provide official transcripts upon request.

We wish to thank all applicants for their interest but advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.