First Nation Liaison Worker
In support of the Diversity Services' Indigenous Recruitment and Development Program (IRDP), this competition is Restricted to persons of Canadian Indigenous ancestry with a preference to Yukon First Nations
This posting
This posting is to fill one (1) Permanent position working 75 hours bi-weekly.
This job is based in the thriving and diverse city of Whitehorse in the beautiful Yukon.
Who we are
The Government of Yukon's Continuing Care division is known for its exceptional standards, providing clients with the highest level of care and a healthy workplace for staff. The services offered are among the best in Canada, and Yukon's long-term care homes ranked second in a recent report issued by the National Institute on Ageing. Continuing Care's mission is to provide comprehensive care and services, including long-term care, home care, and regional therapy services, to the people of the Yukon.
Check out the facility: Copper Ridge
Your impact
Are you a compassionate individual looking to support delivery of culturally appropriate services to our First Nations residents/clients within the context of our long-term care homes? The First Nations Liaison Worker plans and develops culturally relevant events and support programs for Indigenous People. As an integral member of a transdisciplinary team, the incumbent actively participates in resident care planning, support of residents (youth, adults, and seniors) and their significant others. In addition, the incumbent also assists with the planning and provision of culturally relevant training and support for Continuing Care members.
For more information about this position, please contact Manager, First Nations Services & Relations Heather Bekar at Heather.Bekar@yukon.ca or 867-332-8335
If you need resources for resume help or have questions about this posting, please reach out! We're here to support you. Human Resources Consultant Tiara Teresa, at Tiara.Teresa@yukon.ca or 867-332-7412
*Please do not email resumes directly to the contacts listed above.
Your Benefits
In addition to a competitive salary, we offer many additional financial and non-financial benefits.
Your career, your home, your lifestyle
We are the Yukon's public service. Every day, we come together to serve the people who live here and make a difference in so many ways. Here you will find the diverse opportunities you desire to develop your career while enjoying a warm sense of community and vibrant artistic, cultural, and recreational amenities, all set in a spectacular natural environment.
As a part of our team, your achievements and enjoyment in both your work and personal life will be valued as you explore the many opportunities the Yukon, and the Government of Yukon has to offer.
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Important Application and Job Requirements
Essential Qualifications
Please submit your resume clearly demonstrating how you meet the qualifications below. Selections for further consideration will be based solely on the information you provide in your resume.
- Post secondary degree, diploma, or certificate in a Healthcare or social services related field.
- Experience providing services for Yukon's First Nations' people and/or persons of Indigenous ancestry.
- Experience providing care/service to palliative resident and their families would be considered an asset.
Candidates who have education, training, and/or experience equivalent to the essential qualifications listed above may be equally considered. Please clearly demonstrate how these meet the essential qualifications.
It may be helpful for you to review "Prepare your resume and cover letter."
Desired Knowledge, Skills and Suitability
Candidate's should have and may be assessed on:
- Excellent knowledge of culture, traditions, social history and economic conditions of Yukon First Nations
- Ability to assess the health, social and cultural needs relevant to First Nations residents while maintaining confidentiality
- Ability to plan, develop and implement culturally relevant programs and events for First Nations groups
- Ability to design and deliver education sessions to health care team members
- Ability to build partnerships with and obtain assistance from community partners, agencies or other stakeholders
- Ability to work independently and within an interdisciplinary team setting
- Excellent interpersonal and conflict management skills
- Strong written and oral communication skills
Conditions of Employment
You must meet the following conditions before being hired or within the time frame noted.
- RCMP vulnerable sector check
- TB screening
- CPR C with AED & Standard First Aid
- Valid class 5 driver's licence
- WHIMIS 2015
- Food safe level 1
Job Requirements
This job requires you to perform, and/or be exposed to, the following:
- Travel within Whitehorse and occasionally throughout the territory.
- Interaction with residents and their families, staff and members of the public
- Possible exposure to animals, plants/flowers, second-hand smoke, infectious disease, and latex products; working in temperatures of approximately 75 degrees Fahrenheit (23 degrees Celsius)
- Exposure to weather conditions when working outside with residents.
Learn more
- For help on creating your E-Recruitment profile, email E-Recruitment.clientsupport@yukon.ca or phone 867-667-9453.