Job Description

Start Date

Monday, September 4, 2023

Are you looking to be part of an exceptional and passionate health care team in one of Canada\'s most spectacular natural environments with vast and stunning wilderness at your doorstep?

Yukon Hospitals strives to cultivate an environment of passionate and engaged people with a culture that values growth, work/life balance, and wellness in helping all our people reach optimal ability. Our organization is an integrated system of hospitals: Whitehorse General Hospital (58 beds), Watson Lake Community Hospital (6 beds) and Dawson City Community Hospital (6 beds).

Reporting to the Manager of First Nations Health Programs, the incumbent is responsible for assisting First Nations Health Programs in the areas of administrative duties, cleaning duties and cultural programs duties. Youth Interns will receive professional and personal development opportunities, while providing general support and assistance to various units across YHC. The incumbent\'s activities will have a primary objective of providing exposure to and training to areas of their interests in Units across YHC, while contributing to general support duties as assigned.

Knowledge and Skill Required

• Indigenous Values
• Motivation to learn about and contribute to health care settings
• Motivation to pursue health careers
• Willingness to complete personal and professional development
• Willingness to take training and courses in computer literacy and medical terminology
• Ability to multitask
• Cross cultural awareness
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Basic customer service skills

The successful applicant will have a minimum of one (1) year general work experience and will obtain certificates as required. To be eligible for the Youth Program you must be between 16 and 35 years of age.

Note: Preference will be given to applicants with First Nations ancestry.

TO APPLY: Quoting competition #2023-482-483, please e-mail your resume by 4:00 p.m. August 29, 2023 to

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Indigenous Workforce Initiative - We are committed to having a diverse and representative workforce that reflects the community we serve. When applying to YHC Career Opportunities, we invite you to voluntarily self-identify in the email body of your application. Please do so in whatever manner you feel accurately reflects who you are. You will then be connected with Yukon Hospitals\' Indigenous Workforce Initiative (IWI), where you can receive support with application materials, hear about additional training or mentorship opportunities, and ask any questions you have. All self-identification information will remain confidential. You are also welcome to contact IWI supports before submitting your application at or call 867-332-7203.

Yukon Hospital Corporation is committed to employment equity. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply, however, only those candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted. Unfortunately, at this time, we are unable to consider resumes from International applicants. Candidates must be legally entitled to work in Canada in order to apply, i.e. have Landed Immigrant Status, Work Visa, or be a Canadian Citizen.

Posting Date: August 15, 2023

Yukon Hospital Corporation