NR Steward Assistant x 2

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

OPEN TO TR'ONDEK HWECH'IN CITIZENS ONLY

Competition #: 2025-05-011

NR Steward Assistant - Term

Department:  Natural Resources

Location: Tr’ondek Hwech’in Offices – Dawson, YT

Posting Date:  May 14, 2025

Standard Hours Bi-Weekly:  75

Start Date: Immediately

End Date:  September 30, 2025

Salary:  Level 2 Step 1 ($2,109.75 bi-weekly)

Closing Date 4:00pm (YST):   May 27, 2025

This position will expose citizens to numerous opportunities within the natural resources field and provide them with a unique experience working within the Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in (TH) Traditional Territory (TT) for Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in people. The Natural Resources Steward Assistant will be assisting the Natural Resources Department with a wide variety of tasks and duties: program-planning, field work administration duties, detailed field notes and photos, compiled field reporting, assistance with TH culture camps, community harvesting/ butchering, etc. The focus of this position will be on field work; however office related tasks related to reporting and recording field operations, and other office duties, will be required. The position may be expected to attend events which require overnights in a camp-like setting and assisting with the Klondike River Chinook Salmon Sonar.

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:

• Must be a TH Citizen aged 18 or older.


• Must have an interest in the field of Natural Resource Management, Environmental Science, Biology, Geography, or related field.


• Basic knowledge of computers (database management an asset).


• Cross cultural awareness, sensitivity and understanding.


• Must be able to work independently and in a team environment.


• Good communication skills, both oral and written.


• Must be punctual, professional, and reliable.


• Responsible with ability to ensure youth’s safety and well-being at culture camps. 

Assets:

• Good note-taking skills are an asset.


• Experience operating an ATV and motorboat is considered an asset.


• Bear Aware training or willingness to obtain certification.


• Willingness to take courses such as ATV Training, Boat Safety and others that may arise for the position.

Conditions of Employment:

• Criminal records check with vulnerable sector screening.


• Valid Class 5 Driver’s license and clear driver’s abstract.


• Remote First Aid or willingness to obtain certification.


• TH101 Cultural Awareness training. 

Potential Skills to Be Gained:

• Leadership and youth mentorship.


• Report writing.


• Computers and software.


• Environmental monitoring.


• Photo documentation.


• Experience with wildlife surveys.


• Experience using and maintaining a variety of field equipment.


• Field data collection and management.


• Light carpentry.


• Outdoor wilderness. 


• Knowledge of TH Final Agreement. 

A detailed job description is available upon request. 

Apply online at: https://www.trondek.ca/work-with-us/job-board/

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.”