Job Description

As the campus programs and courses leader, the position works with Department Heads, faculty and staff in the Continuing Studies division to develop, organize, promote, implement, and evaluate programs, courses and workshops within the region that support the professional and workforce development needs identified by the Tr\'ond\xc3\xabk Hw\xc3\xabch\'in government, community, and university strategic and academic plans.

The Manager will have excellent customer service and organizational skills. The position is responsible for coordinating and implementing business-generating activities and events that contribute to the mission, strategic directions, goals and objectives of the university. The Manager is responsible for achieving annual financial goals that are set in consultation with the Department Head and Executive Director of Continuing Studies.

The ideal candidate will have a post-secondary degree, diploma, or certificate, combined with some experience in coordinating events or programming that has created an environment supportive for First Nation and other learners, is comfortable with land-based activities that support FN heritage and sovereignty, and is enthusiastic about the building the role of the university in the community and rural Yukon. Those with demonstrated related skills and competencies (e.g. as acquired by working in FN or Yukon government or other bureaucracy) and strong community connection will also be considered

All qualified persons are highly encouraged to apply. THFN citizens, Yukon First Nation citizens, and other FNMI members, beneficiaries, or of ancestry of such are prioritized candidates.

A First Aid certificate is to be completed, as is proof of a valid Yukon driver\'s license, within 6 months of hire.

While we thank all candidates for their interest, only those shortlisted will be contacted.

For additional information please contact:

Eric Hoogstraten, Department Head, South Region, Continuing Studies

Email: ehoogstraten@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:

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.

Yukon University