Employment

Status: Permanent, Full-Time
Salary: LT-4, $29.53 to $42.02 per hour (depending on experience)
Based on 70 hours biweekly

Overview

Working as a team member under the direction of the Wellness & Education Director, this position plans, coordinates and delivers a variety of community wellness programs and activities for children, youth, adults and elders.  This position also handles all administrative functions for planned activities and programs and liaises with KFN Citizens and departments as well as community, territorial and NGO partners to explore collaboration and funding opportunities.

Education & Experience

• Diploma or Degree in recreation or related field plus experience developing and delivering healthy living programs, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Qualifications

• Ability to research, plan, coordinate and implement multi-faceted events and projects
• Knowledge of active living practices and how they apply to community recreation
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Ability to counsel youth and act as a positive role model
• Knowledge of basic budgeting, bookkeeping and basic administrative procedures
• Knowledge of and ability to apply athletic coaching practices an asset
• Ability to coordinate and/or supervise casual workers, summer students, volunteers and Elders as needed for programs and activities

Conditions of Employment

• Valid Class 5 Yukon Driver’s license and willingness to obtain Class 4
• First Aid/CPR Certification (or willingness to obtain)
• Criminal Records/Vulnerable Sector Check

Candidates can submit their resume in confidence to: hr.manager@kfn.ca prior to 5:00 pm on the closing date.

We thank you in advance for your application, however only qualified candidates will be contacted.

Post Date: July 23, 2021                           
Closing Date: Until Filled

Full-Time Indeterminate
Salary: $67,161.71 to $95,586.75 per annum, ($36.90-$52.52/hour, depending on experience)

Overview

Reporting to the Director of Lands and Resources and Heritage, the Heritage Manager promotes public awareness, appreciation, respect and understanding of all aspects of culture and heritage, implementing Chapter 13 of Kluane First Nation Final Agreement.  Their goal is to manage and protect heritage resources through integrated resource management including land use planning and development assessment, and by promoting the recording and preservation of traditional language, beliefs and oral histories, including legends and traditional knowledge. 

Education and Experience

• Minimum of one year of post-secondary education in a heritage related field or significant heritage work experience in a First Nation environment
• Experience in a management or supervisory role
• Training in one or more of the following related fields would be advantageous: archaeology, anthropology, history, library studies, cultural resource management, archives

Knowledge and Skills

• Knowledge of KFN Final Agreement, Umbrella Final Agreement and corresponding implementation plan
• Knowledge of Kluane First Nation history, culture and traditions
• Knowledge of basic heritage programs, protocols and procedures
• Able to work independently and as part of a team that includes individuals from diverse backgrounds, including Elders
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Strong computer literacy (MS Office) and organizational skills
• Able to identify and successfully apply to funding agencies.
• Strong wilderness and traditional skills
• Supervisory and program management skills

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Please submit applications to: hr.manager@kfn.ca  no later than 5:00 pm on the closing date.

Thank you for your application, however, only qualifying candidates will be contacted.

Closing Date:  October 4, 2021 or until filled