Job Description

Yellowknives Dene First Nation

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P.O. Box 2514

Yellowknife, NT X1A 2P8

Dettah: (867) 873.4307

www.ykdene.com

The Yellowknives Dene First Nation (YKDFN) is governed by a Chief and Council which has offices in Dettah and Ndilo. The YKDFN Chiefs and Council affirm our sacred obligation to serve our people and our commitment to live balanced contemporary lifestyles with culture and traditions important to our community, to speak our traditional language and to protect our natural resources and treaty rights. For Chiefs and Council to lead the YKDFN requires having qualified personnel to achieve a prosperous future for our citizens. The incumbent works within this context to provide effective and efficient level of support and assistance.

Indigenous Early Learning Development Coordinator

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Under the authority of Yellowknives Dene First Nation Government Chief and Council, and under the direct supervision of the Director, Health and Wellness, the Indigenous Early Learning Development Coordinator (IELDC) is responsible for leading and coordinating the development, implementation, and monitoring of Early Learning. This includes development, implementation, and enhancement of post- secondary and professional learning to support access to quality ELCC programming with the YKDFN.



The IELDC requires experience in working with knowledge of and/or the ability to acquire Indigenous knowledge of program delivery options and methodologies, NWT early learning & childcare, computer hardware and software applications, work with limited supervision, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, especially with the focus on confidentiality.

Typically, the above qualifications would be attained by:

A diploma in Early Childhood Education or post-secondary education in a related field; or Equivalent combination of education and training coupled with four (4) years' experience working in program development with children and families will be considered; Current Child First Aid/CPR Certificate; and Up to date Immunizations.

A detailed for this position is available upon

request(hr@ykdene.com).

The Yellowknives Dene First Nation offers a competitive wage plus Northern Travel Allowance, with excellent comprehensive group insurance and pension benefits, along with a fun work environment with exceptionally diverse cultural oriented people. To be considered, a cover letter and resume must be submitted to the Human Resources office by the closing date of June 19, 2025.

PLEASE APPLY VIA:

Email:

hr@ykdene.com

IN PERSON

Human Resources Division Yellowknives Dene First Nation

Chief Drygeese Conference Centre Dettah, NT

YKDFN CAREER PAGE

https://ykdene.com/careers/

We thank all who apply and advise that only those shortlisted will be contacted.

Education : College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years


Experience : 3 years to less than 5 years