Kwanlin Dun First Nation

35 McIntyre Drive

Whitehorse, Yukon Y1A 5A5

Ph: (867) 633-7800

Fax: (867) 668-5057

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Position:Literacy Support Worker

Department:Education

Term:Part Time Casual

Reporting to Manager, Education, the Literacy Support Worker is responsible for providing after school reading and story-telling to individuals and small groups, as well as assisting with homework club.

The outcome of the literacy support initiative is to improve the reading skills of Citizens of Kwanlin Dun First Nation who are in the elementary grades.

The Literacy Support Worker will be a positive role model and leader to the KDFN children and youth partaking in the initiative, they will be creative thinkers and have basic problem solving abilities and demonstrate patience and understanding. Respect and ability to pass along KDFN cultural and historical knowledge will also be required.

Preference to KDFN Citizens and KDFN students in grade 11 or 12, or Yukon College Students

Qualifications and experience:

  • Grade 11 to 12 education, or Yukon College programs are an asset;
  • Experience working with school aged children one on one and in small groups;
  • Experience reading and storytelling;
  • Ability to engage with and relate well with KDFN primary aged children;
  • Knowledge of KDFN history, culture, demographics, goals and aspirations;
  • Knowledge of the social structure in KDFN, KDFN children and families, the social conditions and dynamics prevailing in the community.

Job Requirements: Satisfactory criminal records check with vulnerable sector completed; valid Yukon driver’s license is an asset; availability for after school programming throughout the school year (approximately 3:00pm to 6:00pm weekdays).

Salary: $22.51/hour

Closing Date: Friday March 23, 2017 at 4:30pm

Please submit your resume and cover letter to: Human Resources, at the KDFN Administration Building, via fax or via email to .

For a full job description, please visit the KDFN Administration Office or access one on our website at

Note: The KDFN Hiring Preference Policy will be in effect.

An eligibility list may be established from this competition.

We thank all those who apply however only those selected for further consideration will be contacted