EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC WITH PREFERENCE TO TH CITIZENS
Competition #:
HänLanguage Administrator-Term
Department:Heritage
Location:Trʼondëk HwëchʼinOffices Dawson YT
Posting Date:July 10 2026
Standard Hours Bi-Weekly:75
Start Date: October 5 2026
End Date:May 12 2028
Salary:Level 7 Step 1 ($3410.25 bi-weekly)
Closing Date 4:00pm (YST):July 23 2026
Reporting to the Director of Heritage this positionis responsible forundertaking the documentation of the Hän language and for developing programs and activities that will encourage citizens toparticipatein the use of language.The Hän Language Administrator will coordinate a variety of programs including language workshops and classes translation services and placenameswork.The Hän Language Administrator will also coordinate the development of promotional materials aimed at increasing the visibility of the Hän language.
An Eligibility List may beestablishedfrom 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 termor 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 pleasesubmitacover letter&resumeclearlydemonstratingthe qualifications below asselectionfor further consideration will be based solelyon the information you provide. Applications will not be accepted without a cover letterandresume.
EssentialQualifications:
- Post Secondary training inEducationLinguistics. An equivalent combination of experience knowledgeskillsand abilities may be considered.
- Experience in developing and teaching Language related programming.
- Knowledge ofTrondëkHwëchinhistorycultureand language.
- Good computer skills including image formatting software audio/visual editing software scanning equipment database software word processing Zoom platform and Moodle learning platform.
- Good experiencewith audio and visual recording equipment.
- Strong written and verbalcommunicationsskills.
- Experience in conducting language research and writing proposals.
- Strong familiarity with a First Nation language preferably the Hän language.
Conditions of Employment:
- Criminal Records Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening.
- Class 5 Drivers License with Clear Drivers Abstract.
- TH101 cultural awareness training.
A detailed job description is available upon request.
Apply online at: Send inquiries to:
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 serveTrondëkHwëchinCitizens
inthe pursuit of a strong healthy and united future.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1