Youth Programs Coordinator

4 weeks ago


Whitehorse, Canada Yukon Full time

Essential Qualifications

To be considered for this opportunity, you’ll need to demonstrate how you meet the following qualifications in your resume. Be sure to highlight how the experience you have acquired aligns with the ‘must haves’ for this position, including the month and year for each work experience entry. Selection for further consideration

Post-secondary degree or diploma in outdoor education, outdoor leadership, adventure therapy or a related field; Experience developing and implementing outdoor education programming; Experience teaching and leading a variety of learners from youth to young adult; Experience supervising and mentoring staff; Experience instructing outdoor based programs (e.g. canoe tripping, backpacking, wilderness travel and campcraft skills) preferably for children or youth; Experience with office administration is an asset.

Candidates who have education, training, and/or experience equivalent to the above qualifications may be equally considered.

Knowledge, Skills and Suitability

To support key objectives and operational needs of this position, candidates should have and may be assessed on the following:

Demonstrated ability to employ tact and diplomacy and the use of sound judgement; Capacity to work with minimal supervision and to manage multiple priorities; Excellent interpersonal, communication (oral and written); Superb organizational and logistical abilities; Excellent facilitation skills; Conflict resolution skills; Proven critical thinking, analytical and problem solving skills; Proven abilities maintaining a safety focus in an outdoor setting; Ability to develop and lead programming that provides leadership opportunities and promotes positive relationships.

Additional Information:

Condition(s) of Employment :

Valid Yukon Class 4 drivers licence (or equivalent); must be obtained prior to launch of camp season  Must submit a Security Clearance and Vulnerable Sector Check (RCMP) Wilderness level First Aid certification must be obtained prior to the commencement of camp activities Must hold a canoe instructor certification; (if expired, must be renewed prior to launch of camp season) Swift water rescue must be obtained prior to the commencement of camp activities

Job Requirements:  Working outdoors in all weather conditions over extended periods of time (summer season), ability to move through a range of outdoor environments, operation of various outdoor related equipment and tools. Ability to work flexible hours, including some evenings and weekends.

Application Requirements

Please do not include a cover letter. It will not be reviewed. Please keep your CV to maximum of 1000 words (Please include all relevant information about your educational accomplishments and employment history including job titles, start and end dates [month and year] of your employment, and your accountabilities and accomplishments. Please list all relevant (valid) certifications as they relate to this position. (i.e. Leave No Trace, Advanced Wilderness First Aid)

Why joining us is a great idea:

Yukon government has been recognized as a Top 100 Canadian Employer since 2014. 

We support balancing personal and professional needs through comprehensive benefits, the ability to build your professional skills through learning and developmental opportunities, and flexible work and leave options .

There’s no best way to tell you why Yukon is an amazing place to live and work but you can see some of what our Territory has to offer here.

Eligibility List 12 months Post Date 4 January 2024 Close Date 17 January 2024
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