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Recreation and Health Coordinator (Competition #2026-002)

Permanent, Full-time (office in Burwash Landing)
Salary: LT-4, $70,856.93 to $99,012.85 per annum based on 70 hours bi-weekly (depending on qualifications and experience)

About Kluane First Nation
Kluane First Nation’s Traditional Territory sits on the banks 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
Working as a team member under the direction of the Wellness and Education Director, this position is responsible for planning, coordinating, administering, and delivering a variety of community recreation and health promotion programs and activities. These programs serve the broader community, including youth and Elders.

Education and Experience
Diploma or degree in Recreation and Health Education or a related field. Considerable experience in a related field. Athletic coaching knowledge and skills are considered an asset. Preference will be given to those with experience working with a First Nation or within a First Nation environment. An equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience may be considered. 

Conditions of Employment

• Clean RCMP criminal record check
• Clean vulnerable sector check
• Valid Yukon Class 4 driver’s license (or willingness to obtain within the first 60 days of employment)
• First Aid Certificate (or willingness to obtain within the first 60 days of employment)
• Food Safe Certificate (or willingness to obtain within the first 60 days of employment)
• Willingness to travel

How to Apply
Please submit your resume quoting competition #2026-002 to: careers@kfn.ca.  All applications must be submitted before 5 p.m. Yukon time on the closing date noted below. We thank all those who apply but only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

For more information on this position, please contact Robert van Lieshout, Director of Wellness and Education, at 867-841-4274 Ext. 151. Please email careers@kfn.ca if you wish to obtain a copy of the job description.

Posting date: January 19, 2026
Closing date: February 2, 2026, or until filled