Community Outreach Wellness Worker

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY  

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC WITH PREFERENCE TO TH CITIZENS 

Competition #: 2025-05-010

Community Outreach Wellness Worker - Term  

Department: Wellness 

Location: Chief John Jonas Centre – Dawson, YT 

Posting Date: May 13, 2025 

Standard Hours Bi-Weekly:  75 

Start Date: Immediately 

End Date: September 30, 2025 with possible extension

Salary: Level 7 Step 1 ($3,410.25 bi-weekly) 

Closing Date 4:00pm (YST): May 26, 2025

Under the direction and supervision of the Social Programs & Services Manager, the Community Outreach Wellness Worker is responsible for coordinating and facilitating individual and group support alcohol and drug programs for Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in citizens in the areas of education, prevention, pre-treatment, residential treatment, aftercare, and outreach / street services.  The position works with Yukon Alcohol and Drug Services and designs and implements TH cultural-based alcohol and drug programs and initiatives. The incumbent employs a collaborative and case management approach to TH services, including crisis interventions, assessments, and referrals. The position is a part of the on-the-land healing program and will work alongside a team of staff including, the Nänkäk Chèholay (Land of Plenty) team and the Wellness Department team, to provide the necessary supports for citizens on their healing journeys.    

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:  

• Post-Secondary Diploma / Degree in Social Work, Addictions Counselling or other social and humanities fields, combined with a minimum of two years of related work experience including program coordination. An equivalent combination of education, experience, skills and knowledge will be considered.   


• In-depth knowledge of addictions, alcohol and drug abuse, FASD, family abuse, FASD, family violence, sexual abuse, child abuse and neglect. 


• Knowledge of community referral programs and services. 


• Knowledge of, or willingness to learn, Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in government structure, culture, traditions, history, demographics, family structures, socio-economic dynamics, challenges and aspirations, basic phrases of the Hän language, as well as the intergenerational impacts of residential schools on individuals, families, and communities. 


• Knowledge in organizing on-the-land camps, outings, activities, and events that support and align programs and initiatives with TH cultural values and traditional teachings and practices. 


• Experience in planning, implementing, and evaluating presentations, facilitating workshops, program & event planning. 


• Experience in assessing, developing, and implementing case management plans. 


• Demonstrated ability to prepare reports and proposals.

Conditions of Employment: 

• Criminal Record Check with vulnerable sector screening.  


• Class 5 driver’s license with clear driver’s abstract.  


• Remote First Aid, or willingness to obtain.


• Smart Recovery Program Facilitator Training, or willingness to obtain.


• TH101 cultural awareness. 

A detailed job description is available upon request.  

To Apply:  https://www.trondek.ca/
 

For more information, contact Human Resources:  Phone:  (867) 993-7100   Send inquiries to:  [email protected]
 

Physical Location:  1242 Front Street, Dawson City, Yukon 

We thank all applicants, but only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. 

“To work together, to speak with one voice and to serve Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in Citizens  

in the pursuit of a strong, healthy, and united future.”