Competition #26-27-03 Greenhouse Coordinator, Central Yukon (Dawson City)

Competition #26-27-03 Greenhouse Coordinator Fixed Term Full-Time (ASAP to October 31, 2026)

Salary:

Level 7 - $41.67 to $48.78 per hour

Location:

Haines Junction

Job Summary:

Reporting to the Youth Center Manager, this position is primarily responsible for coordination and administration of the Kwätsʼänäkhe kʼènji (Greenhouse) Program in CAFN traditional territory. The Coordinator supervises crews of Greenhouse Summer Students and support staff in both Haines Junction and Takhini River Subdivision (TRS). The role coordinates and oversees scheduling, resource coordination, trainee supervision, and ensures completion of greenhouse projects, including physical labour such as painting, brush clearing, and the planting, care and harvesting of greenhouse products, training courses and wellness programming, educating community members and sharing resources about food security and harvesting.

Education and Experience:

Post-Secondary coursework in social sciences, project management, justice, psychology, gardening/horticulture, carpentry or equivalent. Minimum 2 years’ experience in First Nation social or community programming preferred, with demonstrated successful experience in community development, working effectively with community initiatives and needs, and coordinating programs and people in a cross-cultural context.

Conditions of Employment:

Valid First Aid Certificate or willingness to obtain

Willingness to work evenings and/or weekends, as required

Extended workdays may be required to accomplish tasks and meet workload demands during peak periods, as directed

Valid Yukon Class 5 Driver’s License; Class 4 Driver’s License preferred

Clear Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Check

Willing and able to travel to other CAFN communities weekly

Willingness to obtain all required safety and program certifications, as identified by the CAFN OH&S Officer and the Youth Center Manager

Mandatory confidentiality is a condition of employment for all CAFN personnel

All Champagne and Aishihik First Nations employees are expected to conduct their duties in a harmonious and cooperative manner intended to enhance the First Nations efforts to build a strong and prosperous Government.

Equal Opportunity Statement:

CAFN is an equal opportunity employer; qualified Aboriginal applicants will be given priority in accordance with the Aboriginal Employment Preference Policy of the Canadian Human Rights Commission.

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