Job Description

Employment opportunity number

25.130



Department

School of Indigenous Governance



Salary

$25.11 to $31.40



Term

To April 2026



Campus

Whitehorse, Ayamdigut



Closing date

November 7, 2025



Student Research Assistant

School of Indigenous Governance

Ayamdigut (Whitehorse) Campus

Salary:

$25.11 to $31.40

Employment Opportunity No.:

25.130

Closing Date:

November 7, 2025

Yukon University is seeking a motivated Student Research Assistant to support a project exploring ways post-secondary institutions can respectfully recognize, support and sustain Indigenous knowledge within post-secondary accredited programming. This research examines alternatives to current accreditation structures so that Nations maintain authority over their knowledge systems.



Key Responsibilities

Support research design and planning Assist in reviewing and summarizing literature, policies and examples of anticolonial approaches in post-secondary contexts Help build and maintain relationships with Yukon First Nations partners Assist with organizing project meetings and knowledge-sharing events Contribute to report writing and project documentation

This position is ideal for a student with strong research and communication skills who is passionate about Indigenous self-determination in education. Experience working with Indigenous communities or knowledge systems is considered an asset. Preference will be given to Indigenous students.



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.



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.



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.