Policies

Terms of Use

The information provided on this website is provided as a public service by the Training Policy Committee, 4230 4^th Ave, Suite 6, Whitehorse, Yukon Y1A 1K1.  These terms of use govern your access to and use of the website. By accessing, using, visiting or browsing the website you accept and agree to be bound by these terms of use. If you do not agree to these terms of use you must not access the website.  The Training Policy Committee may, from time to time, revise these terms of use, including the privacy policy at any time by updating this webpage. Such revisions shall be effective immediately.   

This website and all of the information it contains are provided "as is" without warranty of any kind, whether express or implied. All implied warranties, including, without limitation, implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement, are hereby expressly disclaimed. Links and references to any other websites are provided for information only and listing shall not be taken as endorsement of any kind. The Training Policy Committee is not responsible for the content or reliability of the linked websites and does not endorse the content, products, services or views expressed within them.

Under no circumstances will the Training Policy Committee be liable to any person or business entity for any direct, indirect, special, incidental, consequential, or other damages based on any use of this website or any other website to which this site is linked, including, without limitation, any lost profits, business interruption, or loss of programs or information, even if the Training Policy Committee has been specifically advised of the possibility of such damages.

Certain uses of the website may require you to register. If registration is requested, you agree to provide the Training Policy Committee with true, accurate, current and complete registration information as prompted by the website registration form. Where you are required to create a password and account for use on the website, you are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of the password and account, and are fully responsible for all activities that occur under your password or account. The Training Policy Committee cannot and will not be liable for any loss or damage arising from your failure to comply with this section.

If you have subscribed to the Wayfinder e-newsletter through the link provided on the website, you consent to receiving electronic communications from the Training Policy Committee.  If you no longer wish to receive the Wayfinder e-newsletter you may unsubscribe at any time by clinking the link at the bottom of the e-newsletter or contacting the Training Policy Committee at 4230 4^th Ave, Suite 6, Whitehorse, Yukon Y1A 1K1 or by emailing us at: info@tpcyukon.ca or by calling 867-668-3813.

This website, including all content provided such as designs, text, graphics, images, video, information, logos, button icons, software, audio files and other content, whether or not such content is provided by the Training Policy Committee or a third party, is protected by copyright or other intellectual property laws and treaties. Unauthorized use of such content may violate these laws and treaties, and is strictly prohibited. 

In the event that you, as a user of the website, have submitted, posted or displayed content on the website, you grant the Training Policy Committee a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free, transferable, sub-licensable license to use, reproduce, adapt, distribute and publish such content through the website, provided that such license shall explicitly restrict any use of content for commercial purposes.  In the event that you do submit, post or display content on the website, you hereby warrant that you have the right to grant the license set out above, and you further agree to indemnify the Training Policy Committee from liability relating to any breach of such warranty. For clarity, users of the website may use, modify and adapt content posted on the site for personal purposes, and if any user wishes to use such content in group or institutional settings, we ask that the Training Policy Committee and/or any third party provider of such materials be credited as the provider and/or creator of the materials.

Privacy Policy

The Training Policy Committee wants you to be familiar with how we collect and use any personal information. This privacy policy explains the Training Policy Committee’s policy regarding the collection, use, disclosure and transfer of certain information, including your personal information, on this website. This privacy policy is incorporated into and forms part of our terms of use.  By providing personal information to us, you agree and consent to the collection, use and disclosure of your personal information as outlined in this privacy policy. If you do not agree with this privacy policy, please do not use this website.

We receive and store personal information such as:

• Information you provide us: We collect information you voluntarily provide to us, such as your name, email address, login password, mailing address, and telephone number, organization’s name and logo as prompted by the website registration form.
• Information we collect automatically: Information about your visit, including personal information, through the use of cookies, is collected when you visit the website.  A cookie is a small file stored on your computer by your web browser when using some websites. The information collected is:
  • The web browser and operating system you are using.
  • The date and time of the visit.
  • The pages or services accessed.
  • The Internet Protocol network domain name and address of the computer you are using. IP address and domain are identifiers that may be used to distinguish between users and identify your internet service provider or your computer itself.

The Training Policy Committee collects personal information through cookies to better understand general user trends at an aggregate level and improve web performance, web services, and website maintenance. Personal information will only be used by authorized staff to fulfill the purpose for which it was originally collected or for a use consistent with that purpose, unless you expressly consent otherwise.

The Training Policy Committee protects your personal information by making reasonable security arrangements against such risks as unauthorized access, collection, use, disclosure or disposal. Specifically, access to systems, applications and the collected data is restricted to authorized personnel only. Furthermore, any personal information collected and used for identifying user trends (e.g. IP address) is aggregated and made anonymous during report generation. Unfortunately, no security system can be guaranteed to be 100% secure. Accordingly, we cannot guarantee the security of your information and cannot assume liability for improper access to it.

The website may include links to external websites. Once you leave this website, this privacy statement does not apply. The Training Policy Committee is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of external websites.

If you have any questions, concerns or would like more information about the collection, use or disclosure of your personal information by the Training Policy Committee, or if you simply want to know whether we have any of your personal information on file, you may contact us at the following address: 4230 4^th Ave, Suite 6, Whitehorse, Yukon Y1A 1K1 or email us at: info@tpcyukon.ca or call 867-668-3813.

Service Provider Policy 

Please consider the following before submitting your content on the website:

Wayfinder promotes career information, job and training opportunities, resources, and funding programs which assist Yukon First Nation people to build skills, find employment and/or excel in their jobs. Our focus is on highlighting programs, services, resources and opportunities available in the Yukon, and specifically those which are created by or for Yukon First Nations. Other programs, services, resources and opportunities will be considered on a case by case basis.

Important information for providers about the five sections on the website:

1. Get Started:

This section houses employment information, including but not limited to:

• Personal Assessments –career self-assessment tools and quizzes
• Employment Planning – job profiles, labour market data, and career planning tools
• Tutors, Advisors & Counsellors – tutors and employment and personal advisors and counsellors based in the Yukon
• Employment Programs – wage subsidies, mentoring programs, and job coaching
• Employment Services – access to computers, internet, printers, phone and mailbox services, and dress for success programs
• Employment Tools – cover letter and resume templates and interview tips

2. Job Board:

The Job Board includes only those positions within Yukon First Nation governments, businesses, and organizations as well as those which have an indigenous hiring priority.

3. Training Opportunities:

We prioritize training taking place in the Yukon. Training occurring outside the Yukon will be considered on a case by case basis. We encourage providers to familiarize themselves with Yukon First Nation cultural protocols and to adapt their offerings to a Yukon First Nation context.

Appropriate training includes, but is not limited to:

• training that is specific to Yukon First Nations
• any organized learning event that fits within one or more of the training categories found on Wayfinder
• a learning event where the duration is anywhere from a one-hour webinar to a four-year degree
• learning events which may or may not have an associated cost
• learning events which are ‘scheduled’ (i.e., will take place on a set date) or ‘available upon request’
• training which is available in person or online
• be open to Yukon First Nation applicants
• support capacity development, either directly or indirectly
• fit within one of the funding categories found on Wayfinder

4. Resources

We prioritize, but are not limited to, resources produced by or for First Nations. Resources can be defined as: audio files, videos, publications, templates, research, Yukon-based organizations and consultants, etc. that fit within one or more of the resource categories found on Wayfinder. Electronic resources can either be housed on Wayfinder or available via hyperlink on a third-party website. Providers must have full rights to share the resources they are posting. Resources posted to the site may be free of charge or have an associated cost, handled by the provider.

5. Funding

Funding opportunities posted to the site must:

• be open to Yukon First Nation applicants
• support capacity development, either directly or indirectly
• fit within one of the funding categories found on Wayfinder

Invalid content includes, but is not limited to:

• training opportunities outside of the Yukon (exceptions may be made on a case by case basis for relevant training taking place outside of the Yukon)
• religious events unrelated to Yukon First Nation training, funding, and/or employment
• multiple opportunities, programs, resources, etc. within one posting (please submit each opportunity in a separate form)

Website administrators reserve the right to:

• deny postings that do not adhere to the above criteria
• remove duplicate submissions
• remove any content that contains offensive material or promotes unlawful activity

Individuals posting content to the site must have permission to share that content.  By posting content you are representing and warranting that you have the appropriate permission to do so.

If you are unsure whether content you would like to submit for inclusion on Wayfinder is appropriate, feel free to contact us at 4230 4th Ave, Suite 6, Whitehorse, Yukon Y1A 1K1 or email us at: info@tpcyukon.ca or call 867-668-3813.