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2022 STEP Positions with Private Sector Employers STEP-22001-P AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE ENGINEER/SHOP ASSISTANT ALKAN AIR LTD. You will have the opportunity to gain experience working on the following aircraft: King Air 200 and 300/350, Cessna 208, Dornier 228, Single Otter, DHC2 Beaver, Cessna 172 and Piper Seneca 3. Develop competencies in the following areas: perform and ensure proper completion of all maintenance activities related to aircraft, both in hanger and on ramp; ensure all components installed on aircraft are properly certified; ensure aircraft documentation is complete and accurate; carry out duties and ensure conformity to Transport Canada Regulatory standards; diagnostically troubleshoot aircraft defects and carry out corrective action; dismantle and assemble aircraft systems for repair and overhaul; remove, install and functionally test aircraft components; ability to interpret blueprints and written technical data/instructions; adhere to and participate in the Safety & Quality Management System (SQMS); maintain and ensure a clean and safe work environment at all times; move tools, equipment and other materials to and from work areas; perform non-aircraft maintenance tasks as assigned; clean and detail company aircraft prior to and after flights; ensure general maintenance/shop cleanliness. There may be the opportunity to travel to our seasonal Mayo base for short term work and experience. Travel and accommodations would be provided. This position is preferenced to: • persons of Yukon First Nations ancestry • persons of Canadian Indigenous ancestry Field of Study: Completion of first year or higher in Aircraft Maintenance Engineer, Heavy Equipment Technician or Engineering Conditions of Employment: Travel, shift work/weekends. This position can involve working outdoors in variable weather as well as working in confined spaces or at elevated heights when required. Training and PPE would be provided for these situations. Mandatory vaccination against COVID-19 as per Federal Regulations. STEP-22002-P FINANCE DEPARTMENT ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT ALKAN AIR LTD. As part of the Alkan Air team, you will be responsible for providing support to the operation through a wide variety of clerical office duties in support of company administration. Duties include: providing support to the Accounting Department including inputting invoices, checking timesheets, completing up and down times, contacting vendors, general filing and other administrative work; booking flights/hotels/vehicles for clients and staff who are traveling on company business; assist the Maintenance Department for administrative tasks including parts organization, booking courses and other associated tasks; other general administrative duties including photocopying, filing and assisting the administrative staff with projects. This position is preferenced to: • persons of Yukon First Nations ancestry • persons of Canadian Indigenous ancestry Field of Study: Completion of second year or higher in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related field of study Conditions of Employment: Mandatory vaccination against COVID as per Federal Regulations STEP-22003-P ENGINEERING ASSISTANT ASSOCIATED ENGINEERING (BC) LTD. Associated Engineering is an employee owned, Canadian company providing consulting engineering services in the water, environmental, infrastructure, and transportation sectors. An award-winning company, we have provided clients with quality, value added solutions for over 60 years. For more information on the company, see our website at www.ae.ca. We are currently seeking an Engineering Assistant for summer employment in our Whitehorse office. The successful candidate would be involved in a variety of work including design, report writing, cost estimating, tender preparation, and construction inspection. Projects may include planning, design and construction of municipal and transportation infrastructure, buildings and structures, water/waste water treatment facilities, mining and other resources related activities. This position is preferenced to: • persons of Yukon First Nations ancestry
Field of Study: Completion of second year or higher in Engineering Conditions of Employment: Drivers license, travel, shiftwork/weekends/on-call, security check. Steel toe boots are required, suitable outdoor clothing. STEP-22004-P LEGAL/PARALEGAL ASSISTANT AUSTRING, FAIRMAN & FEKETE This position works under the direction and review of a lawyer and the duties include transcribing dictation, drafting documents and correspondence, responding to client inquiries, drafting client invoices and general administrative duties such as opening/closing files, filing, photocopying and faxing. Legal assistant/office administration experience is not required but would be an asset as would experience working in a legal setting. Field of Study: Completion of first year or higher in Paralegal or Legal Assistant Conditions of Employment: Security Check STEP-22005-P SUMMER LAW STUDENT AUSTRING, FAIRMAN & FEKETE The successful candidate will perform various functions related to the general practice of law; including general research and preparation of memorandums; assisting lawyers with Court applications; assisting with file organization and review documents; preparation of legal documents and other general duties relating to the practice of law. Field of Study: Completion of second year or higher in Law Conditions of Employment: Security check STEP-22006-P FOOD SYSTEMS TECHNICIAN COLDACRE FOOD SYSTEMS ColdAcre Food System designs, builds and operates agricultural units in Whitehorse, Yukon. The produce we grow supplies local supermarkets, restaurants, and a weekly subscription box service called Winter Harvest. The Food Systems Technicians main role will be to support the operation of our growing systems that produce leafy greens, herbs and microgreens. This position will participate in all aspects of food production, from seeding and plant care to packaging and delivery. This position will also assist with the regular preventative maintenance of our hydroponic systems, living walls, and microgreen growing units while working with other team members to ensure environmental health regulations are followed and documented. The Food Systems Technician may also help with the fabrication side of the business by assisting to build custom agricultural units. The ideal Food Systems Technician will have the ability to recognize problems and troubleshoot systems, record and enter accurate data, and work collaboratively with other members of our team. This position is preferenced to: • persons of Yukon First Nations ancestry Field of Study: Completion of first year or higher in Agriculture, Environmental Studies or Business Conditions of Employment: Drivers license, travel, shift work/weekends, capable of lifting 50 pounds STEP-22007-P STUDENT ELECTRICAL ENGINEER DORWARD ENGINEERING SERVICES LTD. Work in an electrical engineering design office assisting staff in producing plans, specifications, and reports with computers, AutoCAD software as well as word processing and spreadsheet programs. Required to perform site inspections with other staff. Vehicle is provided. Candidate must hold valid driving license and clear driving record. This position is preferenced to: • persons of Yukon First Nations ancestry • persons of Canadian Indigenous ancestry Field of Study: Completion of first year or higher in Electrical Engineering Conditions of Employment: Driver’s license, travel STEP-22008-P STUDENT BIOLOGICAL TECHNICIAN (2 POSITIONS) EDI ENVIRONMENTAL DYNAMICS INC. The Biological Technician will participate in a number of natural resource projects. The technician will work with a team responsible for completing field data collection and data entry. It is expected that for two months of the summer the technician will work shifts at various Chinook salmon sonar counting stations/camps where fish are counted on computers and some fish sampling is completed. Assistance with fish, wildlife and vegetation inventories, water quality sampling and hydrology projects will be required. The Biological Technician will be given various roles in a number of natural resource projects and will assist in the planning, logistics, problem-solving and executing natural resource projects. The Student Biological Technician must be adaptable, willing to travel for periods upwards of two weeks, work long hours and be prepared to assist with a number of projects. The candidate must have the ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and have strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
This position is preferenced to: • persons of Yukon First Nations ancestry Field of Study: Completion of second year or higher in Aquatic Biology, Environmental Science, Natural Resource Management or related field of study Conditions of Employment: Drivers license, travel, shiftwork/weekends, first aid/CPR. Drivers abstract is required. Boat operation experience and a Pleasure Craft Operator Card is an asset. Personal equipment required: rubber boots, rain gear, chest waders. Candidates should be fully vaccinated for COVID-19. STEP-22009-P PROGRAM ASSISTANT ELDERACTIVE RECREATION ASSOCIATION You are passionate, dynamic, and motivated to deliver older adult programming that helps them stay active within their communities. Do you know how to engage older adult in a positive and supportive way through recreational activities? You love to coordinate, assistant planning, and deliver activities that are active, fun, safe, and creative. You have a passion for community and being active yourself. You are a self starter, have a growth mindset, love to learn, and are tech-savvy. Working with the Program Coordinator, you will be responsible for the preparation, delivery and evaluation of organized group activities for older adults. You would typically lead programs on your own. The Program Assistant sets up equipment and materials in a designated area, leads the activity, cleans and clears the area, and document certain aspects of the activity and attendance. Types of activities may include walking groups, sports activities, group fitness classes, and creative/artistic programs such as colouring and music. The ultimate goal is to enhance the physical and mental well-being of Yukon‘s older population. Necessary qualifications: growth mindset; strong and effective communication skills in written and oral English; ability to adapt to changing circumstances and needs through observation and critical thinking; physical and mental ability to carry out the duties of the position; first aid/CPR/AED certification; assets include group fitness instructor certification, experience with G-Suite, Asana, Recreation North Training program. This position is preferenced to: • persons of Yukon First Nations ancestry • persons of Canadian Indigenous ancestry Field of Study: Completion of first year or higher in Sports & Recreation, Kinesiology, Health Promotion or related field of study Conditions of Employment: Drivers license, travel, vulnerable sector security check, first aid/CPR, WHMIS 2015, fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as per Yukon government guidelines. STEP-22010-P ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNICIAN (2 POSITIONS) ENSERO SOLUTIONS Reporting to the Environmental Manager II, this role is responsible to support environmental data collection at various projects around the Yukon. Project sites are in some of the most remote and beautiful wilderness areas of the territory. Duties include environmental data collection for mine and mine reclamation projects. Access to sites will be by truck, helicopter and will require some hiking. Responsibilities will include environmental field sampling, data entry, data management, equipment maintenance and related office tasks. The student will be directed day-to-day by the senior manager and supported in the field by the field lead and project manager, though this work may require independent work at times. The ability to organize, act cooperatively, be a good team member and be accountable is highly valued in this position. Specific responsibilities may include: remote field sampling and environmental data collection for surface water, ground water, air quality, meteorology and natural sciences; working with a fun and dynamic group of scientists and engineers to learn about the environmental assessment process in the Yukon and specific data collection methods; researching and compiling environmental data from public registries, government offices, and/or library or Internet services; environmental sampling and preparation of shipments to labs; manipulation of digital environmental data and analysis report; analyzes and interprets environmental data; preparing and formatting reports; all other related duties as required. This position is preferenced to: • persons of Yukon First Nations ancestry • persons of Canadian Indigenous ancestry Field of Study: Completion of second year or higher in Environmental Sciences, Engineering, Resource Management or related field of study Conditions of Employment: Drivers license, travel, first aid/CPR. Fit for duty testing (drug and alcohol) may be a requirement for some clients. Based in Whitehorse. Travel to community/project sites required, accommodation will be provided. Drug and alcohol test will be required as it is a requirement for many of our clients and this is a safety sensitive position. STEP-22011-P ADVENTURE CAMP COORDINATOR EQUINOX ADVENTURE CONSULTING Equinox Adventure Camp runs Monday to Friday for children and youth aged 5-13. Activities include canoeing, kayaking, rock climbing, zip line, outdoor skills, raft building, river trips and overnight camping experiences. The Adventure Camp Coordinator works weekdays from 8:30-4:30 and is responsible for the day-to-day operations of
our camp. This includes registering campers, communicating with parents, training, supporting 6 Day Camp Leaders, teaching activities, working directly with the campers, and ensuring a high level of safety and professionalism is maintained in all aspects of camp. The Adventure Camp Coordinator must have experience leading children's programs, be organized and have good communication skills. They must have, or be willing to get, a first aid certificate. Other desirable certifications include Bronze Cross and drivers license. A suitable Adventure Camp Coordinator will have the skills to handle a variety of tasks and responsibilities and be able to work both independently and part of the team. They should be someone who enjoys working with youth and children and someone who loves being in the outdoors. The Adventure Camp Coordinator will show that they are a responsible individual and very good organizational abilities and creative programming skills. Finally, a suitable Adventure Camp Coordinator will be someone who gets satisfaction from working with others towards common goals. ‘Adventure is good for you’ This position is preferenced to: • persons of Yukon First Nations ancestry • persons of Canadian Indigenous ancestry • persons with disabilities Field of Study: Completion of first year or higher in Recreation, Tourism or Education Conditions of Employment: Drivers license, security check, first aid/CPR STEP-22012-P ADVENTURE CAMP LEADER EQUINOX ADVENTURE CONSULTING Equinox Adventure Camp runs Monday-Friday for children and youth aged 5-13. Activities included canoeing, kayaking, rock climbing, zip line, outdoor skills, raft building, river trips and overnight camping experiences. Adventure Camp Leaders work weekdays from 8:30-4:30. They are responsible for facilitating fun and memorable camp experiences for campers. This includes teaching activities, working directly with the campers, and ensuring a high level of safety and professionalism is maintained in all aspects of camp. They must have experience leading children's programs, be organized and have good communication skills. They must have, or be willing to get, a first aid certificate. Other desirable certifications include Bronze Cross and drivers license. A suitable Camp Leader will thoroughly enjoy working with people of all ages and providing them with instructional programs. They will work well in a team environment but also have the ability to take initiative and finish tasks independently. The Camp Leader should be someone who love spending time outdoors and exhibit creativity when teaching programs. Finally, this person should be a mature and responsible individual who can follow instructions and has the confidence to cope facilitate a variety of adventure base programs in the outdoors. ‘Adventure is good for you’ This position is preferenced to: • persons of Yukon First Nations ancestry • persons of Canadian Indigenous ancestry • persons with disabilities Field of Study: Completion of first year or higher in Recreation, Tourism, Education or related field of study Conditions of Employment: Security check, first aid/CPR STEP-22013-P CIVIL ENGINEERING INTERN GREENWOOD ENGINEERING SOLUTIONS Greenwood Engineering Solutions is a Whitehorse-based consulting company. We develop innovative approaches to provide tailored advisory services for Northern communities. Our projects include community sustainability, planning for new development and infrastructure design, delivery and maintenance. This position will play an engaged role in civil engineering and community planning projects. As part of a small dynamic team (currently 5 staff), the Civil Engineering Intern will provide support to the delivery of a range of projects. Responsibilities will include: infrastructure design, contract preparation, site inspections during construction, and data collection to support ongoing infrastructure maintenance and rehabilitation. The Civil Engineering Intern will also play a key role in pilot testing and process refinements to equipment used in infrastructure monitoring and rehabilitation. Preference will be given to: • persons of Yukon First Nations ancestry • persons of Canadian Indigenous ancestry • persons with disabilities Field of Study: Completion of first year or higher in Engineering, Environmental Science or Construction Related Trades Conditions of Employment: Drivers license, travel, lifting up to 30 pounds. Job tasks include driving and working alone in rural communities and remote locations, working outside for 6 to 8 hours at a time, working in open water, using a shovel or pick to move soil and granular material. The applicant should state in their application if they foresee any limitations fulfilling these tasks.
STEP-22014-P STUDENT ASSOCIATE ARTIST GWAANDAK THEATRE SOCIETY Gwaandak Theatre’s Student Associate Artist (SAA) will learn about and be involved in all aspects of running a not- for-profit professional theatre company in the Yukon. Working closely with the Artistic Director, Producer, and Administration and Operational Manager, they will assist with the development an execution of Gwaandak’s spring and summer programming, including the Awaken Festival and Indigenous Summer Play Readings. They will have the opportunity to build their leader ship skills as they building facilitate Gwaandak Inaugural Youth Council. They will learn about various municipal, territorial, and national funding sources and assist with grant writing in sponsorship campaigns; they will attend board meetings to learn about company governance; they will assist with marketing and communications. The SAA will be someone with an interest in theatre and/or arts administration. They will have a strong organizational, time management and communication skills, as well as a spirit of curiosity and passion for working collaboratively. The SAA will have the opportunity to connect with and learn from trained theatre professionals with a variety of training backgrounds – acting, producing, technical theater, arts administration, design – who have been working in the industry for several years, building their own network in the Yukon’s theater/arts ecology. This position is preferenced to: • persons of Yukon First Nations ancestry • persons of Canadian Indigenous ancestry • persons with disabilities Field of Study: Completion of first year or higher in Theater, Arts Administration, Communications or related field of study Conditions of Employment: Security check. A remote work arrangement is not available for this position. STEP-22015-P ENVIRONMENTAL SUMMER STUDENT HEMMERA ENVIROCHEM INC. Our summer practicum will provide the opportunity for the successful student to participate in diversity of roles including: ecological and socioeconomic studies, consultation support, project logistics, environmental monitoring, site investigations and remediation programs across a wide variety of project types. There are also opportunities to assist with data interpretation, report writing and other office work. We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated individual with excellent communication and interpersonal skills interested in working as part of a professional environmental consulting team. If you get uncomfortable when bored, you may be a good fit for this position! The primary focus of the student position is to gain experience through assisting our existing technical staff and project managers with the delivery of a broad variety of tasks and project coordination. Hemmera staff will coordinate all the aspects of practicum opportunity including new hire orientation, health and safety training, coordination and supervision on all tasks. The successful student should expect to work in both the office and at a variety of work sites within the Yukon. This position is preferenced to: • persons of Yukon First Nations ancestry Field of Study: Completion of second year or higher in Engineering, Sciences, Social Sciences or related field of study Conditions of Employment: Drivers license, travel. May need to work in adverse weather conditions. Will need to follow Hemmera and client Health & Safety guidelines. STEP-22016-P STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING SUMMER STUDENT ISL ENGINEERING & LAND SERVICES ISL Engineering and Land Services Ltd., is an award-winning full-service consulting firm dedicated to working with all levels of government and the private sector. Our Buildings discipline specializes in sustainable buildings, heritage site, mass timber, and recreation structures. We are proud to be among Canada’s 30 most environmentally conscious employers as well as being among the top 10 best small and medium employers in Canada. ISL welcomes diversity, is an equal opportunity employer, and encourages applications from all qualified individuals. As a Structural Engineering Summer Student you will work within our Buildings discipline to deliver a variety of projects in Yukon. Your duties will include: assist with preparing structural engineering designs for a wide variety of projects including commercial, recreational, municipal, industrial, and residential buildings, in various structural materials and mass timber, light frame would, concrete and steel; assemble and review structural deliverables in collaboration with other team members; maintain positive relations with staff and clients; support construction administration and perform field reviews, including travel to remote locations; preparing reports and assessments including related graphics; increasing levels of technical responsibility based on your comfort level and experience. Qualifications: keen willingness to learn; enthusiastic about contributing positively to the team; strong writing skills; preference for civil engineering students with a focus on structural engineering; prior experience in buildings field is an asset - consulting or construction; knowledge of structural analysis software or design. Wages higher than the step scale may be paid based on applicants past experience and knowledge. This position is preferenced to: • persons of Yukon First Nations ancestry • persons of Canadian Indigenous ancestry
Field of Study: Completion of first year or higher in Engineering Conditions of Employment: Travel STEP-22017-P LDAY CAMP RAVEN DIRECTOR LEARNING DISABILITIES ASSOCIATION OF YUKON The Camp Director will plan, organized and carry out daily camp activities for campers aged 7 to 14 with learning, behavioral, and/or social emotional difficulties. The Camp Director will plan activities, organize staff training, track camper registrations, solicit donations, gather equipment and supplies, and keep track of expenditures. Responsibilities include working cooperatively with camp staff to deliver programming, engage and support campers in fun outdoor/creative activities, and ensure the safety and well-being of campers. The Camp Director will drive a camp van to get around the city of Whitehorse for camp activities. The Camp Director will also write a final report and help clean up and organize supplies at the end of the summer. This position is preferenced to: • persons with disabilities Field of Study: Second year or higher in Education, Social Work, Recreation or related field of study Conditions of Employment: Drivers license, travel, security check, first aid/CPR STEP-22018-P SEASONAL FISHERIES TECHNICIAN METLA ENVIRONMENTAL INC. The student will assist the on-site project biologist with all aspects of fieldwork related to salmon stock assessment and data collection. Work is conducted in remote camps on the Yukon and Taku rivers. Projects include traditional weirs, mark/re-capture and multiple beams sonar. May involve fish culture work including broodstock collection and fry rearing and feeding. May also include limnological sampling. Period of employment: May 11 through September 1. Employment could extend past September 1 for recent graduates. Qualifications: need familiarity with general computer hardware/ software systems, using Excel spreadsheets; need to recognize the importance of accurate data collection entry. Field of Study: Completion of first year or higher in Environmental & Conservation Science or Renewable Resource Management Conditions of Employment: Drivers license, shift work/weekends, first aid/CPR, boat experience is an asset as is working in remote areas, need to be physically fit to perform the duties of the position, requires Boat Operators Certificate. STEP-22019-P ANALYST BUSINESS SYSTEMS NORTHWESTEL INC. This role is accountable for application development and technical support of Northwestel's enterprise applications. The role is responsible for various functions in the System Development Life Cycle from the analysis of business user requirements through solution design, build, implementation and technical support. The student could expect to contribute to current development initiatives using SecureDevOps methodology, and/or investigate and resolve security related vulnerabilities, and/or complete configuration within Office 365, for example. He/she could also be assigned to a project team working on a large enterprise application initiative with tasks ranging through the development life cycle. Working in a team environment, the Analyst is expected to collaborate orally and in writing with stakeholders, be creative, adhere to safety, technical and security standards; and, be motivated to produce high- quality results. Field of Study: Completion of first year or higher in Computer Science, Software Engineering or Management Information Systems Conditions of Employment: Shift work/weekend. All Northwestel employees are required to be double-vaccinated as per our COVID-19 Vaccination Policy. STEP-22020-P COMMUNITY TV PRODUCTION ASSISTANT NORTHWESTEL INC. The Community TV Production Assistant role is designed to hone in on what you’re interested in doing in the world of Film and Television, giving you the opportunity to build a project around that goal and following it through to the screen. Whether it’s shooting, editing, sound recording, production planning, writing or a niche you want to step into; no two days will be the same. As the only CRTC-licensed broadcaster North of 60, you’ll get a look into the entire process of getting a film made in the north. You’ll also be surrounded by professionals all working in the exciting industry grading valuable networks and gaining invaluable experience at all levels of filmmaking. This position is preferenced to: • persons of Yukon First Nations ancestry • persons of Canadian Indigenous ancestry Field of Study: Completion a first year or higher in Media Arts, Film and Television or Broadcasting Conditions of Employment: Driver’s license, travel. All Northwestel employees are required to be double-vaccinated as per our COVID-19 Vaccination Policy.
STEP-22021-P ENVIRONMENTAL GREEN OPPORTUNITIES ANAYLST NORTHWESTEL INC. Arguably, the biggest challenge to Business in general and to Northwestel in particular as we move forward is to find ways to enhance and improve services while minimizing our collective footprint on the environment we operate in. This position will help coordinate with busy people to collect ideas for environmental improvement, cost savings and process improvements, identify potential sources of grants, subsidies and programs to drive reduced fossil fuel usage, lower power demand and analyzes information to identify an implement 2 to 3 green initiatives justified by a business case. This position is preferenced to: • persons of Yukon First Nations ancestry • persons of Canadian Indigenous ancestry • persons with disabilities Field of Study: Completion of second year or higher in Engineering, Business or related field of study Conditions of Employment: Travel. All Northwest tell employees are required to be double vaccinated as per our COVID-19 vaccination policy. STEP-22022-P FINANCIAL ANALYST - STUDENT NORTHWESTEL INC. This position will be supporting the budgeting, forecasting and monthly financial reporting requirements of the organization, as well as providing general financial reporting and analysis as the need arises. This position also provides an opportunity to demonstrate and build your creative and innovative skills when solving problems. New ideas are welcome and encouraged. This position is preferenced to: • persons of Yukon First Nations ancestry • persons of Canadian Indigenous ancestry • persons with disabilities Field of Study: Completion of second year or higher in Business, Finance or Accounting Conditions of Employment: All Northwestel employees are required to be double-vaccinated as per our COVID-19 Vaccination Policy. STEP-22023-P HUMAN RESOURCES GENERALIST NORTHWESTEL INC. The Human Resource (HR) Generalist will work with stakeholders to review and revise HR policies and position descriptions. The HR Generalist will work with HR team members to review current policies, develop a standardized policy format and make any necessary revisions. The HR Generalist, along with HR team members will also develop and implement a process to review and update job descriptions. The Generalist will take a leading role in structuring and carrying out this work under the supervision of a senior manager. To carry out the work successfully, the HR Generalist will require effective communication skills, experience in Microsoft Office applications, be detail oriented and a critical thinker. This position is preferenced to: • persons of Yukon First Nations ancestry • persons of Canadian Indigenous ancestry • persons with disabilities Field of Study: Completion of third year or higher in Human Resources, Business or Communications Conditions of Employment: All Northwestel employees are required to be double-vaccinated as per our COVID-19 Vaccination Policy. STEP-22024-P MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR NORTHWESTEL INC. Northwestel exists to ignite the power of community in the north. We connect people and erase the distance between Northerners. We are looking for a Marketing and Communications Coordinator who can support a variety of exciting campaigns by: creating and posting social media content that will engage Northerners; contributing to email marketing and digital advertising campaigns; create contact for the website and other owned channels; engaging Northwestel employees; working with marketing segments to reach specific customers with specific messages; contributing to public relations activities, recruitment campaigns, community investment initiatives as well as product marketing campaigns; having fun in a creative team. The successful applicant will have the opportunity to collaborate with graphic designers, writers and digital expert in a highly creative environment. They will gain experience in public relations, marketing and advertising activities, and brand management for one of the North major private sector companies. We look to foster each applicant specific skill set, whether it’s marketing analytics and spreadsheets, writing, web design or any other aspect of communications. We are looking for someone with education, experience or interest in one of the following fields: marketing, business administration or commerce; public relations or communication; copy writing, graphic design, video production or web design.
This position is preferenced to: • persons of Yukon First Nations ancestry • persons of Canadian Indigenous ancestry • persons with disabilities Field of Study: Completion of first year or higher in Communications, Marketing, Business Administration or related field of study Conditions of Employment: All Northwestel employees are required to be double-vaccinated as per our COVID-19 Vaccination Policy. STEP-22025-P SOFTWARE & DATA ANALYTICS DEVELOPMENT STUDENT NORTHWESTEL INC. The student will play a significant role in the development of software used by the Business Marketing divisions, and will be involved in multiple projects over the term. The focus of the position will be on the development of an internal analytics platform. The student will be expected to contribute to the expansion of platform functionality and interface. The student will work with internal stakeholders to gather and document requirements and develop software using the Python programming language and select libraries (e.g. jupyter notebook, Pandas). The student will update platform documentation and provide training to internal stakeholders on platform enhancements. The student will be provided with Python training if required. This position is preferenced to: • persons of Yukon First Nations ancestry • persons of Canadian Indigenous ancestry • persons with disabilities Field of Study: Completion of second year or higher in Computer Science, Engineering or Mathematics Conditions of Employment: The successful applicant must be double vaccinated for Covid-19 as per Northwestel's Vaccination Policy. STEP-22026-P WILDLIFE TECHNICIAN TRAINEE (JOHNNY CHARLIE) PORCUPINE CARIBOU MANAGEMENT BOARD This position will be based out of Dawson. Working together with the North Slope and Migratory Caribou Biologist, the summer student will carry out regular monitoring work and assist researchers collaborating with the team (e.g., various graduate students, USGS). At times the student will be required to work unsupervised in an office setting to achieve objectives set out by Regional staff. Field work will always occur with regional staff or with other collaborators (e.g., Parks Branch, graduate student). Travel to PCMB meetings will occur in collaboration with PCMB staff. In addition to potential annual monitoring of Porcupine Caribou and other caribou herds, a wide variety a field work will be completed throughout the summer including monitoring of pika, sheep, waterfowl, and grouse. While attempts will be made to include summer students in as much fieldwork is possible, all fieldwork is tentative and scheduling will need to be flexible. This position is located in Dawson city. Accommodations will not be provided and are the responsibility of the student. Field of Study: Completion of third year or higher in Biology, Environmental Sciences, Geography or related field of study Conditions of Employment: Drivers license, travel, shiftwork/weekends, first aid/CPR STEP-22027-P PHARMACY ASSISTANT SHOPPERS DRUG MART (QWANLIN MALL) The Pharmacy Assistant working at Shoppers Drug Mart will be required to work quickly and accurately under pressure in a busy team environment. They will build on their communication skills dealing with patients and other health professionals, while respecting confidentiality. Day-to-day activities include, preparing prescriptions, entering basic patient and prescription details into the pharmacy computer system. They will have the opportunity to prepare simple compound prescriptions whilst under supervision. They will also learn about inventory management in a community pharmacy. Learning opportunities include observing pharmacist administer vaccines, preparing information required for pharmacist to do medication reviews. This position is preferenced to: • persons of Yukon First Nations ancestry • persons of Canadian Indigenous ancestry Field of Study: Completion of first year or higher in Pharmacy, Health Sciences or related field of study Conditions of Employment: Shiftwork/weekends
STEP-22028-P MARKETING ASSISTANT SOLVEST Work alongside the Marketing Manager to analyze social media data, create marketing campaigns, and support sales and data driven findings. The Marketing Assistant will provide guidance and support to grow Solvest’s residential, commercial and large project leads through the creation and deployment of well thought out marketing initiatives. Providing timely market intelligence, to identify trends, competitor’s activities, pricing, and projects will support the Sales Team. Ad hoc business related projects will provide an insight into private industry and financial decision factors. This position is preferenced to: • persons of Yukon First Nations ancestry • persons of Canadian Indigenous ancestry • persons with disabilities Field of Study: Completion of first year or higher in Business, Commerce, Indigenous Relations or related field of study Conditions of Employment: Drivers license, travel, shift work/weekends STEP-22029-P PROGRAM ASSISTANT SPORT YUKON Sport Yukon is the face and voice of sport in the territory. By leading and supporting the sport community, we create an atmosphere of inclusion, access and development. Working at the Sport Yukon building in Whitehorse from Monday to Friday from 8:30 to 4:30, the Sport Yukon Projects Assistant will support staff on a variety of projects related to our mission statement. These include and are not limited to the creation of informational resources to improve inclusion and access to sport, event planning related to the Klondike Road Relay, research into past stories and photographs and creation of a digital display for the 40th Anniversary of the Road Relay, program planning for ‘try it’ sports days, and supporting the day-to-day work of Sport Yukon staff. This exciting position will be the right fit for someone who is motivated, creative, and has strong communication skills. The Sport Yukon Projects Assistant will need to have computer skills to effectively take on the position and will increase their organizational, public relations, and sport event management skill set. Come join our dynamic team for the summer! This position is preferenced to: • persons of Yukon First Nations ancestry • persons of Canadian Indigenous ancestry Field of Study: Completion of first year or higher in Sport & Recreation Management, Physical Education, Communications or related field of study Conditions of Employment: Travel, fully vaccinated for COVID-19 STEP-22030-P ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT THE HEART OF RIVERDALE COMMUNITY CENTRE Reporting to the Office Manager, this position ensures the efficient day-to-day operations of the Heart. It provides a full range of receptionist and administrative support to team members in a manner consistent with omission, vision, goals and objectives of The Heart. Field of Study: Completion of first year or higher in Business Administration, Marketing, Project Management or related field of study. Conditions of Employment: n/a STEP-22031-P ARTS PROGRAMMER THE HEART OF RIVERDALE COMMUNITY CENTRE The Arts Programmer will work closely with the Artistic Director and Executive Director in brainstorming ideas for current and future programming at The Heart of Riverdale. In addition to the brainstorming, the Arts Programmer will create and solidify programs, projects and events for the summer and future and work in communicating them with the community through marketing, social media platforms, newsletters, and other communication platforms. The Arts Programmer will be involved heavily in community outreach and be a spokesperson for The Heart of Riverdale on engaging people of all ages to join programming and support projects and events. The Arts Programmers responsibilities will also depend on the needs of the organization at the time of employment, for example: responding to the restrictions the current pandemic put some programming formats, or ensuring programming response to the community’s current needs. This position is preferenced to: • persons of Yukon First Nations ancestry • persons of Canadian Indigenous ancestry Field of Study: Completion of second year or higher in Fine Arts (Dance, Music, Art, Theatre), Business Administration, Project Management or related field of study Conditions of Employment: Shift work/weekends. A security check will only be needed if employee is involved with the camp participants.
STEP-22032-P ARTS TECHNICAL COORDINATOR THE HEART OF RIVERDALE COMMUNITY CENTRE Coordinating many of the performance and video projects that take place at The Heart of Riverdale over the summer. This may include camp shows and videos, community events, professional projects and CypherFest hip-hop festival. The Production Manager will be working with the artists/choreographers and artistic director of CypherFest, a 4 day hip-hop festival held at the Yukon Arts Centre and the Warf/Old Firehall. The festival will be a fully produced multidisciplinary show and dance battle in July 2022. The Production Manager will be in charge of all the technical and logistical elements of the show such as the lighting and sound design, costuming, set design, video projections, and stage managing. They will work closely with the Arts Administrator to schedule rehearsal times at both The Heart of Riverdale and the Yukon Arts Centre, and communicate with all the dancers and artist involved with the shows and festivals. This position has been preferenced to: • persons of Yukon First Nations ancestry • persons of Canadian Indigenous ancestry Field of Study: Completion of second year or higher in Fine Arts, Business Administration, Production Management or related field of study Conditions of Employment: Shift work/weekends STEP-22033-P ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT (WATSON LAKE) TOWN OF WATSON LAKE Qualifications: recreation facilities experience would be an asset. Individuals must be able to carry out duties with limited supervision. The successful applicant must hold or be willing to obtain Basic First Aid and CPR. Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and basic accounting are required. Previous front desk and office experience would be an asset. Reliable, honest and energetic. Excellent communication skills, both written and oral. Ability to demonstrate pleasant and professional interaction with coworkers and the general public. Summary of position: assisting the public with general inquiries and arranging/confirm/setting up bookings for recreation facilities; monitoring children and people of all ages using the recreation centre throughout the day; prepare correspondence as required; maintain an efficient filing system; keeping the public aware of events and activities as they are planned; ensure proper cash in; rental form finalizing; be accountable to and take instruction as assigned by the recreation manager; other municipal duties as directed by the recreation manager. The working environment is the front desk at a recreational facility, we offer rental spaces for meetings, parties, dinners etc., we also offer bowling, a workout facility, sauna and showers, hockey and curling in the winter, rollerblading mini golf and a bouncy castle in summer. We also house our local visitor information centre so we get many travellers in the building in the summer, there is also a wonderful bistro in our building. The parks crew run out of our building and work closely with us. This position is located in Watson Lake. Housing can be arranged, there may be a minimal rent charge. This position is preferenced to: • persons of Yukon First Nations ancestry • persons of Canadian Indigenous ancestry • persons with disabilities Field of Study: Completion of first year or higher in Business Administration, Tourism or related field of study Conditions of Employment: Security check, first aid/CPR, fully vaccinated against COVID-19 STEP-22034-P ENGINEERING/LEGAL SURVEYOR UNDERHILL GEOMATICS LTD Underhill Geomatics Ltd., an employee owned Canadian company based in the Yukon and British Columbia, a leader in the disciplines of Surveying and Geomatics Engineering and known for the great care we take with clients and employees alike is currently seeking an experienced Engineering/Legal Surveyor to join our team and Whitehorse, Yukon. The successful candidate will be performing legal and engineering surveys on diverse projects ranging in complexity in scale, using both can conventional and GPS survey equipment, on multiple sites within the Yukon and the north. Responsibilities: perform legal, engineering indoor mining surveys, using both conventional and GPS survey equipment; on-site liaising with Project Managers and clients regarding inquiries and issues; providing accurate and concise field data, notes and sketches; proficient with field service systems, such as Trimble or Leica; interpreting survey and engineering plans; performing calculations and adjustments. This position is preferenced to: • persons of Yukon First Nations ancestry • persons of Canadian Indigenous ancestry • persons with disabilities Field of Study: Completion of second year or higher in Surveying, Geomatics Engineering, Civil Engineering or related field of study Conditions of Employment: Drivers license, travel, shift work weekend, fully vaccinated for COVID-19
STEP-22035-P OFFICE ASSISTANT UNDERHILL GEOMATICS LTD Underhill Geomatics Ltd., based in the Yukon in British Columbia, and a leader in the disciplines of Surveying and Geomatics Engineering, known for the great care we take with clients and employees alike. We are currently seeking an individual to join the team in Whitehorse, Yukon. The successful candidate under the supervision of senior personnel will be completing multiple office duties. This position requires a personable individual who is highly organized, adept at setting priorities, with the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment. Responsible for providing reception, office, logistic and financial support services for management and professional staff. Duties include: bookkeeping; receiving in distributing communications; maintaining supplies and equipment; picking up and delivering items; and serving customers. Activities may include clerical, data entry, office equipment operation and/or related functions. This position is preferenced to: • persons of Yukon First Nations ancestry • persons of Canadian Indigenous ancestry • persons with disabilities Field of Study: Completion of first year or higher in Business Administration Conditions of Employment: Drivers license, fully vaccinated for COVID-19 STEP-22036-P SURVEYOR ASSISTANT UNDERHILL GEOMATICS LTD Underhill Geomatics Ltd, based in the Yukon and British Columbia, and a leader in the disciplines of Surveying and Geomatic engineering, known for the great care we take with clients and employees alike is currently seeking individuals to join the team in Whitehorse, Yukon. The successful candidate under supervision will be assisting on Geomatics Engineering and/or Legal surveys on multiple sites within the Yukon and the north. Requirements: basic computer skills; surveying, Geomatics or similar work experience is an asset; legal, engineering and/or mining surveying experience as an asset. This position is preferenced to: • persons of Yukon First Nations ancestry • persons of Canadian Indigenous ancestry • persons with disabilities Field of Study: Completion of first year or higher in Surveying, Geomatics Engineering, Civil Engineering or related field of study Conditions of Employment: Drivers license, travel, shift work/weekends, fully vaccinated for COVID-19 STEP-22037-P TOUR SERVICES ASSISTANT UP NORTH ADVENTURES The Tour Services Assistant is responsible for welcoming clients and facilitating all aspects of trip logistics. This seasonal position is suitable for applicants with tourism industry education or experience, or those wishing to gain more experience. The Tour Services Assistant duties include assessing and assigning appropriate equipment for individual tour needs as well as assisting guests with pre-trip preparation. The employee will ensure that company assets (i.e. canoes, vans, equipment etc.) are clean and in good working order and ready for upcoming trips and tours. Travel throughout the territory may also be required. Training will be provided to candidates to ensure they have a general understanding of G-Suite products in order to locate and then input customer information into Google Calendar and Google sheets. This position is preferenced to: • persons of Yukon First Nations ancestry Field of Study: Completion of first year or higher in Eco-Tourism, Outdoor Recreation, Environmental Education or related field of study Conditions of Employment: Drivers license, travel, shift work and weekend, heavy lifting. STEP-22038-P RESEARCH & PROJECT ASSISTANT (CARMACKS) VILLAGE OF CARMACKS The successful applicant will be a member of the Village of Carmacks team, providing support to the office. They will conduct research on community development, local governments, and community funding. Qualifications: knowledge of local governance structure and sustainable community development; client relationship experience; good interpersonal, and oral and written communication skills; conflict resolution skills; ability to research topics, organize information, and analyze results; able to work as part of a team or independent (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint). This position will be located in Carmacks. Assistance in obtaining accommodations will be provided.
This position is preferenced to: • persons of Yukon First Nations ancestry • persons of Canadian Indigenous ancestry • persons with disabilities Field of Study: Completion of second year or higher in Business Administration, Public Management, Engineering or related field of study Conditions of Employment: Travel, security check STEP-22039-P HOUSE LEAGUE COORDINATOR WHITEHORSE UNITED FOOTBALL CLUB All duties and responsibilities are executed in communication with the Club Administrator and the Technical Director. Here are some of the expectations of the coordinator position: attend practises and games to provide assistance, feedback and guidance to coaches; provide supportive feedback to coaches around practises and games; focus primarily on ages u4 – u13 where support is needed most; manage Northern Lights Academy including the Youth Mentor coaches by proactively providing ongoing feedback and communication; work with the Club Administrator and other program leads to plan and execute WUFC summer camps programming; actively participate in the Active Start and FUNdamental programs by communicating with age group coordinators and attending sessions in support; communicate, role model and reinforce expectations to players and coaches; demonstrate ability to lead, motivate and guide players and coaches. The candidate will be working afternoons, and evenings while the spring soccer season is an operation they are expected to be on the field supporting where they can. Weekdays and weekend shifts will be common. This position is preferenced to: • persons of Yukon First Nations ancestry • persons of Canadian Indigenous ancestry Field of Study: Completion of first year or higher in Sports & Recreation, Sports Education, Kinesiology or related field of study Conditions of Employment: Shift work/weekend, security check, medical clearance, first aid/CPR STEP-22040-P ART GALLERY ASSISTANT YUKON ARTISTS AT WORK SOCIETY The Art Gallery Assistant acts as an ambassador of Yukon visual art to all visitors to the artist-run retail gallery. The student employee is encouraged to show initiative, implementing their skills and perspectives in suggesting strategies and systems to improve the activities of the gallery. Through daily activities, the assistant develops an understanding of the artwork of more than 15 Yukon self-employed artists, encompassing a wide variety of media and techniques. In addition to mentoring and training in the day-to-day activities of the gallery, member artist demonstrate their art on shift, so the student directly observes and learns from the artists. The assistant will join our team of artists, taking care of sales, cash handling, security, artwork installation as well as gallery maintenance and upkeep. They will be required to communicate with other businesses and media to undertake marketing related projects. The assistant will help with financial administration and social media marketing throughout the summer. During quieter times the student will research information to support the activities of the gallery. For student studying art, marketing and/or business, valuable real world skills and experience will be obtained about a contemporary art gallery in retail business. This position is preferenced to: • persons of Yukon First Nations ancestry • persons of Canadian Indigenous ancestry • persons with disabilities Field of Study: Completion of first year or higher in Fine Arts, Business or Marketing Conditions of Employment: Shift work/weekends, security check STEP-22041-P HELMUT GRUNBERG CONSERVATION INTERN YUKON CONSERVATION SOCIETY The Yukon Conservation Society (YCS) is an environmental non-profit organization, established in 1968. Over the years YCS has earned a respected position of influence on environmental policy and education in the North. Our mission is to pursue ecosystem well-being throughout the Yukon and beyond, recognizing that human well-being is ultimately dependent on fully functioning healthy ecosystems. This position is an opportunity for an intern to be involved in diverse projects within a conservation organization, ranging from land-use planning to collecting mining data and writing articles to conducting research. Similarly, the daily tasks will be varied, from attending meetings and writing reports to researching a variety of issues. The intern will possess an excellent research and analytical skills with a background in qualitative and/or quantitative research. In addition, knowledge of environmental issues and solutions currently influencing the Yukon, Canada and globally (i.e. climate change, mining, green energy, land-use planning, wetlands and wildlife) are critical. Finally, the intern can expect to gain or improve their skills in such areas: conducting training; reviewing and reporting on technical documents; preparing briefings and position papers; research methods and processes conductive to environmental research; and writing reports and articles.
This position is preferenced to: • persons of Yukon First Nations ancestry • persons of Canadian Indigenous ancestry Field of Study: Completion of third year or higher in Conservation, Environmental Studies, Biology or related field of study Conditions of Employment: Drivers license, first aid/CPR STEP-22042-P ASSISTANT PROGRAMMER (VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR) YUKON FIRST NATIONS TOURISM ASSOCIATION The Assistant Programmer (volunteer Coordinator) for the 2022 Adaka Cultural festival will plan and implement the Volunteer Program as well as provide support for performers and artists attending the Festival. They will be responsible for arranging accommodations and travel for visiting artist and performers and food service in the Hospitality Room. The Assistant Programmer will help plan and produce receptions and a community feast. This position is preferenced to: • persons of Yukon First Nations ancestry • persons of Canadian Indigenous ancestry Field of Study: Completion of first year or higher in Visual or Performing Arts, Culture & Heritage, Business Administration or related field of study Conditions of Employment: Shift work/weekends, some lifting required STEP-22043-P VISUAL ARTS ASSISTANT YUKON FIRST NATIONS TOURISM ASSOCIATION Working under the directions of the Arts Programmer, the Visual Arts Assistant will help with the planning, coordination and management of the visual arts programming for the 2022 Adaka Festival. The position will be responsible for organizing artwork shops for the public by contacting artist and offering them an opportunity to teach their craft, help them organize their supplies and assist with setting up and closing their workshops. Professional development courses will be offered to artists to provide opportunities to learn new skills and techniques. This position requires good communication skills, organization of paperwork and the ability to source materials. Strong computer skills are required with knowledge of excel and online communications. The Adaka team works cooperatively together to ensure a memorable Yukon event is hosted for artists, performers and visitors. This position is preferenced to: • persons of Yukon First Nations ancestry • persons of Canadian Indigenous ancestry Field of Study: Completion of first year or higher in Visual Arts, Heritage & Culture, Business Administration or related field of study Conditions of Employment: Shift work/weekend. Some lifting required. STEP-22044-P FISHLADDER ATTENDANTS (2 POSITIONS) YUKON FISH AND GAME ASSOCIATION Assisting the Supervisor of the Whitehorse Rapids Fishway in the following: to ensure that a professional and friendly atmosphere is maintained at this interpretive facility; conduct maintenance and cleaning as required; sound knowledge of Chinook Salmon habits and migration; ability to give single or group tours in a clear and effective manner; performing public tours of the facility; data collection and relating information to DFO & YG Renewable Resources; monitoring freshwater species; number and sex of returning adult salmon; required sampling; assist the Whitehorse Rapids Fish Hatchery staff in the collection in spawning of the Chinook Salmon brood stock for the hatchery program; monitor the Fishway for any unforeseen problems which may occur during the season in relation to fish passage flows; general overall day to day facility maintenance; knowledge of the Yukon and its history and historic value in relation to tourism; being aware of presenting a professional visitor facility at all times to the general public; ensuring public safety and knowledge of basic first aid. Field of Study: Completion of first year or higher in Biology, Tourism or Education Conditions of Employment: Drivers license, shift work/weekends, first aid/CPR STEP-22045-P FISHLADDER SUPERVISOR YUKON FISH AND GAME ASSOCIATION Assisting the Manager of the Whitehorse Rapids Fishway in the following; ensure that a professional and friendly atmosphere is maintained at this interpretive facility; scheduling hours related to a 8hr/day week operation; handling, depositing and recording of daily sales; supervising and working alongside Ladder Attendants; sound knowledge of Chinook Salmon habits and migration; ability to give single or group tours in a clear and effective manner; performing public tours of the facility; submitting bi-monthly time sheets to YFGA in a timely fashion in order to facilitate regular pay checks for all staff; data collection and relaying information to DFO and YG Renewable Resources; monitoring fresh water species; number and sex of returning adult salmon; required sampling; assist the Whitehorse rapids Fish Hatchery staff in the collection and spawning of the Chinook Salmon brood stock for the hatchery program; monitor
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