Job Description

Employment opportunity number

25.85



Department

Provost Office



Salary

$41.13 to $48.95 hourly



Term

Term to May 31, 2026



Campus

Whitehorse, Ayamdigut



Closing date

August 3, 2025







Academic Project Initiatives Officer - North to North Program

Provost Office

Ayamdigut (Whitehorse)

Wage:

$41.13 to $48.95 hourly

Part time:

.75

Term to May 31, 2026

Employment Opportunity No.:

25.85

Closing date:

August 3, 2025



Yukon University is seeking an Academic Project Initiatives Officer for the planning, coordination and implementation of the Global Affairs North-to-North project. This position coordinates with Yukon University's faculty, staff and students as well as faculty, staff and students in other Canadian Northern post-secondary institutions.



The ideal candidate will have the following experience and qualifications:

Undergraduate degree Experience coordinating various stakeholders and facilitating feedback sessions Strong analytical, communications, time management, teamwork, and organizational skills. Effective proactive problem solving and conflict resolution skills Strong interpersonal skills in multicultural/international contexts

In addition, the following would be an asset:

Experience coordinating large projects in an educational environment. Experience working in a post-secondary institution Ability to follow and implement academic and exchange policies and procedures Experience administering federal government agencies and contribution agreements (e.g., Global Affairs Canada) Dedication to creating positive student and employee experiences.

Yukon University is committed to the values of equity, diversity, and inclusion. All qualified persons are encouraged to apply; however qualified candidates who self-identify as Yukon first Nations, as well as Metis, Inuit or other Indigenous ancestry will be given priority.



Consideration may be given to candidates with the appropriate blend of education and experience.

For additional information please contact:

Nicole Percival

npercival@yukonu.ca



Quoting the employment opportunity number, please send your cover letter and resume to:



Human Resource Services



Yukon University, Box 2799



Whitehorse, Yukon, Y1A 5K4

Fax:

867 668 8896

Email:

hr@yukonu.ca



Applicants should clearly outline all relevant qualifications since selection for interview will be based on applications submitted. A statement of qualifications, which outlines the selection standards, and a position description are available in PDF format for all Bargaining Unit positions, by following the links above.



Please be prepared to provide official transcripts upon request.



We wish to thank all applicants for their interest, but advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.