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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY OPEN TO THE PUBLIC WITH PREFERENCE TO TH CITIZENS Competition #: 2026-04-008 Heritage Sites Carpenter   -  Term Department:   Heritage Location:  Tr’ondëk   Hwëch’in  Offices – Dawson, YT Posting Date :    April 22, 2026 Standa rd Hours Bi-Weekly:   75 Start Date:   Immediately End Date:    October 30, 2026 Salary:    Level 6 Step 1 ($3,089.25 bi-weekly) Cl osing Date :   Until Filled Reporting to the Heritage Sites Coordinator, this position  is responsible for  carrying out various restoration and contemporary carpentry projects at the Heritage Sites, restoration and conservation of historic buildings, and construction and maintenance of contemporary structures on the sites .   The incumbent will be called in on a project specific basis and will  be required  to work independently on various projects and as part of the team when working at the sites. This position will range from traditional carpentry and preservation techniques needed to work on historical buildings to modern building techniques for contemporary buildings and structures  in accordance with   currents  codes and building principles .   In  almost every  occasion the incumbent will  be required  to travel, stay, and work at remote sites. The incumbent may  be required  to provide monitoring and direction to apprentices and general  labourers . An Eligibility List may be  established  from this competition – the duration of the eligibility list may be up to 12 months. The eligibility list may be used to fill future permanent full-time, permanent part-time, temporary full-time, temporary part-time, term ,  or auxiliary on-call vacancies within the same department and classification based on the organizational needs by going the next highest ranked candidate until the eligibility list expires. If this opportunity interests you, please  submit  a  cover letter  &  resume  clearly  demonstrating  the qualifications below, as  selection  for further consideration will be based solely  on the information you provide. Applications will not be accepted without a cover letter  and  resume. Essential   Qualification s : • Completion of Grade 10 with a minimum of the First Year Carpentry Apprenticeship, history of working and living in remote sites, history of working on unconventional carpentry projects, such as trail structures. An equivalent combination of education,  experience  and skills may be considered. • Commencement of the Red Seal Carpentry certification process. • Knowledge of and ability to safely  operate  a variety of hand and power tools. • Knowledge of hazards and safe work practices with respect to general building maintenance. • Knowledge and experience of living and travelling in remote sites, operating ATVs, snowmobiles, boats, and setting up and  maintaining  a remote camp. • Knowledge of First Nations culture and traditions, preferably specific to the  Tr’ondëk   Hwëch’in . • Knowledge of  Tr’ondëk   Hwëch’in  traditional territory and heritage sites. • Ability to work with minimal supervision. Conditions of Employment : • Criminal Records Check. • First Year completion of  Red  Seal Carpentry Program. • Standard First Aid Certification; willingness to take Advanced Wilderness First Aid. • Completion of Chainsaw Safety course and Bear Aware. • ATV safety or willingness to obtain. • TH101 Cultural Awareness training. A detailed job description is available upon request. Apply online at: https://www.trondek.ca/work-with-us/job-board/ Phone:  (867) 993-7100   Send inquiries to:  [email protected] Physical Location:  1242 Front Street, Dawson City, Yukon We thank all applicants, but only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. “To work together, to speak with one voice and to serve Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in Citizens in the pursuit of a strong, healthy, and united future.”