Job Description

Community Adult Education Coordinator (CAEC), Bridging Program
Community Education and Development
Tr'odxc3xabk Hxc3xa4tr'unohtxc3xa4n Zho (Dawson City Campus)
Full Time, Term
Wage: $45.15 to $53.75 per hour
Based on 75 hours bi-weekly
Employment Opportunity No.: 25.62
Closing Date: June 8, 2025
Are you passionate about community-based education and land-based learning? Do you thrive in cross-cultural environments and want to be part of an innovative, Indigenous-led bridging program? Yukon University, in partnership with Tr'ondxc3xabk Hwxc3xabch'in, is seeking a Community Adult Education Coordinator (CAEC) to support the Tr'odxc3xabk Hxc3xa4tr'unohtxc3xa4n Zho Bridging Year Program.
As the successful candidate, you will develop, coordinate, and deliver adult education courses that reflect First Nations pedagogies. Working closely with students, Elders, and the community, you will design responsive, culturally grounded programming by integrating classroom learning with on-the-land experiences while adapting curriculum to support learners with diverse needs and educational goals. Additionally, you will collaborate with the program Steering Committee, Tr'ondxc3xabk Hwxc3xabch'in representatives, and Yukon University departments to ensure the program meets its learning outcomes and support student success through individualized learning plans, regular assessments, and community-focused approaches.
Qualifications and Experience

• A degree in education or related field (adult education experience preferred).
• Experience working with First Nations learners and communities.
• Strong knowledge of adult learning principles, distance learning, and experiential education.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Respect for and understanding of Tr'ondxc3xabk Hwxc3xabch'in culture, governance, and education values-especially Tr'xc3xabhudxc3xa8 principles.
• Comfort working in diverse settings, including camp-based, land-based, and traditional classrooms.

Assets

• Valid teaching or instructor certification.
• Familiarity with TH Self-Government Agreement and Section 17.7 on education co-governance.
• Experience with program coordination and community development.

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:
John Reid Department Head, North Region Community Education and Development
t 867.456.8664
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:
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.