Whitehorse Office Administrator

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY  

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC WITH PREFERENCE TO TH CITIZENS 

Competition #: 2025-04-002

Whitehorse Office Administrator – Term 

Department: Governance and Executive Operations 

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

Posting Date: April 2, 2025

Standard Hours Bi-Weekly: 75 

Start Date: Immediately 

End Date: March 31, 2026

Salary: Level 6 Step 1 ($3,004.50 biweekly)   

Closing Date: April 15, 2025

Reporting to the Development Partnership Manager, the Whitehorse Office Administrator manages Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in Government’s Whitehorse Office, serving as a point of contact for citizens living outside of Dawson City to link citizens with TH Government programs and services, and link them with services available from other governments and agencies. The incumbent will track inquiries, ensure follow-ups, maintain the office, establish an information library, provide support for TH employees working in Whitehorse, schedule use of the space, and organize logistics for meetings being hosted by TH Government in the office. The incumbent will provide support to the Elders Support Worker, such as driving elders to and from appointments, organizing activities, and providing coordination. The position will maintain a broad base of knowledge about TH Government services and programs, and services available from other governments and agencies to assist citizens with navigating access to supports and will deliver a wide range of office administration support to TH Government employees and Council when working in Whitehorse. 

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:  

• Grade 12 (or equivalent) combined with Certificate and/or Diploma or coursework in community services, Business or Office Administration or a related field combined with training, experience or knowledge in general office clerical and administrative functions. An equivalent combination of education, experience, skills, and knowledge may be considered. 


• Knowledge of programs and services available for indigenous people and Yukon First Nation citizens. 


• Ability to research and effectively create referral networks in the Yukon. 


• Demonstrated ability to perform duties within established practices, policies, and procedures. 


• Proficient in utilizing Microsoft Office Suite including, MS Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Publisher. 


• General office management and office equipment skills. 


• Ability to research and collect data/statistics with attention to detail.  


• Organizational and time management skills. 

Assets:  

• Demonstrated experience using and moderating Videoconferences and Teleconferences (including Zoom, MS Teams), an asset. 


• General knowledge of Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in Land Claims Agreements, self-government agreement and implementation agreements and constitution. 


• Knowledge and experience of practices and procedures associated with working within a First Nation Government. 

Conditions of Employment: 

• Criminal Records Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening.


• Standard First Aid certification.  


• TH 101 Cultural Awareness training.  

A detailed job description is available upon request.

Phone:  (867) 993-7100   Send inquiries to:  [email protected] 

Mail:  Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in Government, P.O. Box 599, Dawson City, Yukon, Y0B 1G0 

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.”