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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY OPEN TO THE PUBLIC WITH PREFERENCE TO TH CITIZENS Competition #: 2026-07-008 Jëje  Zho Support Worker Night Shift - Term Department:   Justice Location:  Trʼondëk Hwëchʼin  Offices – Dawson, YT Posting Date :    July 29, 2026 Standa rd Hours Bi-Weekly:   80 Start Date:    Immediately End Date:    March 31, 2028 Salary:    Level 3 Step 1 ($30.88 hourly) Cl osing Date 4 :00 pm ( YST ) :    August  11, 2026 The  Jëje  Zho (Men’s House) mandate is to provide safe and supportive shelter and services for men who are homeless (or at risk of being homeless). Reporting to the  Jëje  Zho Coordinator, the Support Workers provide support to the residents of  Jëje  Zho, help  maintain  order in the house,  assist  residents to achieve success in transitioning to housing and motivate residents to create individualized plans. The position will be involved in the design and delivery of program activities, in conducting research or evaluation of services, creating/fostering relationships with community programs. The incumbents help residents learn important life skills including budgeting, housekeeping, pet care, and knowledge of landlord-tenant rights and responsibilities. The position helps residents  establish  and maintain links with necessary services including health care, addiction treatment, mental health care, ID, job training or placement and volunteer opportunities. The Support Workers realize that for the residents,  Jëje  Zho is their home, transitional or temporary as it may be. 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 : • Grade 12 (or  equivalency ) supplemented with diploma/certificate in a social services or related field. An equivalent combination of education, experience, knowledge, and skills may be considered. • Experience working with and/or a demonstrated understanding of the multitude of concerns facing people experiencing homelessness, addictions, and mental health issues. • Experience working within a crisis,  emergency  and/or homeless shelter operation. • Computer-literate and familiar with MS Office including, Outlook, Word, Excel. • Strong knowledge of community resources and services. • Familiarity with Housing First principles, harm reduction practices and values, and delivery of anti-oppressive and trauma-informed practices. • Knowledge of the  Tr’ondëk   Hwëch’in  government structure, culture, traditions, history, demographics, family structures and socio-economic dynamics, challenges, and aspirations. • Case management skills including case records and confidential processes. Conditions of Employment : • Criminal Records Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening. • WHMIS, Standard First Aid with CPR, Crisis or Non-Violent De-escalation training, ASIST, Mental Health First Aid Certifications, or willingness to obtain within one year of employment. • Ability and willingness to work flexible shifts, including day, evening, and overnight shifts, as operationally  required . • 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.”