2020 STEP Positions with Private Sector Employers

2020 STEP Positions with
Private Sector Employers

STEP-20001-P ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT (2 POSITIONS)
ALKAN AIR LTD.
As part of the Alkan Air team, you will be responsible for providing support to the operation through a wide variety of
clerical office duties in support of company administration. Duties include: providing support to the Accounting
Department including inputting invoices, checking timesheets, completing up and down times, contacting vendors,
general filing and other administrative work; providing support to the Human Resources Department for on boarding
new hires, recruitment practices, benefits administration, review and company policies and making amendments,
maintain records of personnel files; coordination of annual reviews between employee, supervisor and human
resources; booking flights/hotels/vehicles for clients and staff who are traveling on company business; Assist the
Maintenance Department for administrative tasks including parts organization, booking courses and other associated
tasks; other general administrative duties including photocopying, filing and assisting the administrative staff with
projects.

This position has been preferenced to:
• persons of Yukon First Nations ancestry
• persons of Aboriginal ancestry

Field of Study: Completion of second year or higher in Human Resources, Finance or Business Administration
Conditions of Employment: n/a

STEP-20002-P AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE ENGINEER/SHOP ASSISTANT
ALKAN AIR LTD.
As part of the Alkan Air Team, the Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Apprentice/Shop Assistant will be expected to deal
effectively in a fast-paced, time critical environment, while ensuring a professional manner at all times. This role will be
mainly, but not exclusively, consists of assisting the Aircraft Maintenance Manager with shop tasks as well as assisting
the Director of Maintenance with Shop Assistant and/or maintenance tasks as required.

This position has been preferenced to:
• persons of Yukon First Nations ancestry
• persons of Aboriginal ancestry

Field of Study: Completion of first year or higher in Aircraft Maintenance Engineer or Engineering
Conditions of Employment: Driver’s license. Working in confined spaces and elevated height when required.

STEP-20003-P FLIGHT FOLLOWER AM/PM
ALKAN AIR LTD.
The role of the Flight Follower is to organize and coordinate our aircraft in conjunction with the Operations Manager
and Pilot in Command on a 24/7 basis. Main responsibilities include organizing pilots and available aircraft for medevac
and charter services, as well as providing aircraft quotes, coordinating passengers and freight as well as problem-
solving with clients to ride seamless customer service. You are responsible for answering all incoming phone calls
during office hours and outside of regular office hours when on-call and communicating information to the pilot,
operations manager and flight following lead as required.

This position has been preferenced to:
• persons of Yukon First Nations ancestry
• persons of Aboriginal ancestry

Field of Study: Completion of first year or higher in Aviation Management or Business Administration
Conditions of Employment: Shiftwork/weekends

STEP-20004-P OFFICE AND BUSINESS COORDINATOR
ALX EXPLORATION SERVICES INC.
The Office and Business Coordinate or will assist with all of the general office, accounting, sales, human resources,
business development, marketing and other internal business activities associated with small business. This will
include coordinating business functions between the ALX Office and ALX's operational departments. The tasks
performed by this position will include: assisting with the development and review of invoices, purchase orders, and
transportation paperwork; assisting the Office and Operations Manager with improving internal process and
operations; optimizing and developing weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports on normal business metrics (sales,
inventory, cash flow, vendor statistics, logistics, etc.) for review by senior management; assisting with business
development activities, including marketing material preparation, updating company social media activity, and
advertising; assisting in the development of business proposals for new opportunities, product streams, or acquisition
targets.

This position is preferenced to:
• persons of Yukon First Nations ancestry
• persons of Aboriginal ancestry
• persons with disabilities

Field of Study: Completion of third or higher in Business Administration, Commerce or Economics
Conditions of Employment: Driver’s license

STEP-20005-P ENGINEERING ASSISTANT
ASSOCIATED ENGINEERING (BC) LTD.
Associated Engineering is an employee owned, Canadian company providing consulting engineering services in the
water, environmental, infrastructure, and transportation sectors. An award-winning company, we have provided
clients with quality, value added solutions for over 60 years. For more information on the company, see our website at
www.ae.ca. We are currently seeking an Engineering Assistant for summer employment in our Whitehorse, Yukon
office. The successful candidate would be involved in a variety of work including design, report writing, cost estimating,
tender preparation, and construction inspection. Projects may include planning, design and construction of municipal
and transportation infrastructure, buildings and structures, water/waste water treatment facilities, mining and other
resources related activities.

This position has been preferenced to:
• persons of Yukon First Nations ancestry

Field of Study: Completion of second year or higher in Engineering
Conditions of Employment: Driver’s license, travel, shiftwork/weekend, security check. Steel toe boots are required,
suitable outdoor clothing.

STEP-20006-P ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNICIAN
ASSOCIATED ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANTS LTD.
You combine an environmental science background with a desire to work in a dynamic team environment. You enjoy
fieldwork and problem-solving. You can think on your feet and under pressure. You are confident and a good
communicator. We offer a culture that promotes entrepreneurial spirit within the stability of a well-established
company. Our Whitehorse office provides many professional development and advancement opportunities for those
with a strong work ethic and client focus. You will work both independently and with other scientists on a wide variety
of field in office assignments. Travel, flexibility and fieldwork is required for this position.

Field of Study: Completion of fourth year or higher in Environmental Science or Hydrogeology
Conditions of Employment: Driver’s license, travel, shiftwork/weekend, security check, first aid/CPR. Associated
Environmental requires and will conduct our own background criminal and credit checks via Sterling backcheck.

STEP-20007-P GEOTECHNICIAN
AURORA GEOSCIENCES LTD.
Geotechs can be junior geologists, geophysicists, technicians that are responsible for conducting technical work,
geological, geophysical or logistical in nature and is supervised by the Crew Chief or the Project Manager. The Geotech
is responsible for ensuring the completion of assigned projects and for assisting in all field responsibilities expected of
all crew members. Their principal responsibilities are to perform technical work as a member of a crew; to help process
and plot data and to complete all camp responsibilities as may be handed down by the Project Manager or Crew Chief.

This position has been preferenced to:
• persons of Yukon First Nations ancestry
• persons of Aboriginal ancestry

Field of Study: Completion of first year or higher in Geology, Geophysics or Earth Sciences
Conditions of Employment: Driver’s license, travel, shift work/weekends. Projects are often located in YT and NT, so
travelling is a requirement. All successful applicants will be provided transportation to the project and accommodations
while there. Schedules will vary as they will be determined on the scope of the project. When in the field, 12 hour days
are expected.

STEP-20008-P SUMMER LAW STUDENT
AUSTRING, FENDRICK & FAIRMAN
The successful candidate will perform various functions related to the general practice of law; including general
research and preparation of memorandums; assisting lawyers with Court applications; assisting with file organization
and review documents; preparation of legal documents and other general duties relating to the practice of law.

Field of Study: Completion of second year or higher in Law
Conditions of Employment: Security check

STEP-20009-P RESEARCHER
BYTE - BRINGING YOUTH TOWARDS EQUALITY
This is an exciting and diverse role that allows for a lot of creativity. BYTE's Student Researcher is responsible for
supporting our organization and updating research used in our workshops. The Researcher will look closely at our
Healthy Minds, Healthy Relationships and Safer Partying workshops to ensure all materials presented is based on the
most current research and best practices. They will also be responsible for citing all of our research and helping to
create greater institutional knowledge and roadmap for how workshops are created. The core function of this person
is to help improve our experiential workshops for youth in the Yukon, North West Territories and some areas of
Northern BC. The successful candidate will also have the opportunity to work on their own special projects throughout
the summer by choosing an issue they are passionate about and developing research and a workshop to facilitate
about that issue and building youth skills around it.

This position is preferenced to:
• persons of Yukon First Nations ancestry
• persons of Aboriginal ancestry
• persons with disabilities

Field of Study: Completion of fourth year or higher in Health Promotion, Sociology or Social Sciences
Conditions of Employment: Travel, security check

STEP-20010-P HYDROPONIC GARDENER TECHNICIAN
COLDACRE FOOD SYSTEMS
This position is with Yukon's only year-round food producer; perhaps the only such company north of the 60th parallel.
ColdAcre Food Systems grows vegetables and herbs for commercial sales, provides pre-fabricated and custom build
growing units, and, offers consulting services and technical designs to clients. Our clients are families, communities,
and industry. As part of a small team this position will contribute in three key areas: tending to the germination,
transplanting, care, and harvest of cops; maintain and/or assist with the fabrication and commission of growing
systems; and packaging, distribution and client engagement. This job will draw on the student skills, experience, and
interest in several areas including gardening, plumbing, business, digital applications, chemistry,
sustainability, and for profit social enterprise with an emerging new sector of the northern food industry.

This position is preferenced to:
• persons of Yukon First Nations ancestry
• persons of Aboriginal ancestry
• persons with disabilities

Field of Study: Completion of first year or higher in Agriculture, Environmental Studies or Business
Conditions of Employment: Travel

STEP-20011-P STUDENT ENGINEER
DORWARD ENGINEERING SERVICES LTD.
Work in an electrical engineering design office assisting staffing producing plans, specifications, and reports with
computers, AutoCAD software as well as word-processing and spreadsheet programs. Required to perform site
inspections with other staff. Vehicle is provided. Candidate must hold valid driving license and clear driving record.

This position has been preferenced to:
• persons of Yukon First Nations ancestry
• persons of Aboriginal ancestry

Field of Study: Completion of first year or higher in Electrical Engineering
Conditions of Employment: Driver’s license, travel

STEP-20012-P STUDENT BIOLOGICAL TECHNICIAN
EDI ENVIRONMENTAL DYMANICS INC.
The Student Biological Technician will participate in a number of natural resource projects. The technician will work as
a team responsible for completing field data collection and data entry. Assistance with fish, wildlife and vegetation
inventories, water quality sampling, hydrology, and erosion and sediment control will be expected. The Biological
Technician will be given various roles in a number of natural resource projects and will assist in the planning, logistics,
problem-solving and executing natural resource projects. The Student Biological Technician must be adaptable, willing
to travel for periods of up to two weeks, work long hours and be prepared to assist with a number of projects. The
candidate must have the ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and have strong organizational and
interpersonal skills.

This position has been preferenced to:
• persons of Yukon First Nations ancestry

Field of Study: Completion of second year or higher in Environment, Resource Management or Biology
Conditions of Employment: Driver’s license, travel, shiftwork/weekends, first aid/CPR. Drivers abstract is required.
Boat experience is an asset. Personal equipment required: steel-toed boots, rubber boots, rain gear, waders.

STEP-20013-P ADVENTURE CAMP COORDINATOR
EQUINOX ADVENTURE CONSULTING
Equinox Adventure Camp runs Monday to Friday for children and youth aged 5-13. Activities include canoeing,
kayaking, rock climbing, zipline, outdoor skills, raft building, river trips and overnight camping experiences. The
Adventure Camp Coordinator works weekdays from 8:30-4:30 and is responsible for the day-to-day operations of our
camp. This includes registering campers, communicating with parents, training, supporting our 2 to 4 Day Camp
Leaders, teaching activities, working directly with the campers, and ensuring a high level of safety and professionalism
is maintained in all aspects of camp. The Adventure Camp Coordinator must have experience leading children's
programs, be organized and have good communication skills. They must have, or be willing to get, a first aid certificate.
Other desirable certifications include Bronze Cross and Driver's License.

This position is preferenced to:
• persons of Yukon First Nations ancestry
• persons of Aboriginal ancestry
• persons with disabilities

Field of Study: Completion of first year or higher in Recreation, Tourism or Education
Conditions of Employment: Driver’s license, security check, first aid/CPR

STEP-20014-P ADVENTURE CAMP LEADER
EQUINOX ADVENTURE CONSULTING
Equinox Adventure Camp runs Monday-Friday for children and youth aged 5-13. Activities included canoeing,
kayaking, rock climbing, zip line, outdoor skills, raft building, river trips and overnight camping experiences. Training in
activities is provided. Adventure Camp Leaders work weekdays from 8:30-4:30. They are responsible for facilitating
fun and memorable camp experiences for campers. This includes teaching activities, working directly with the campers,
and ensuring a high level of safety and professionalism is maintained in all aspects of camp. They must have experience
leading children's programs, be organized and have good communication skills. They must have, or be willing to get, a
first aid certificate. Other desirable certifications include Bronze Cross and driver’s license.

This position is preferenced to:
• persons of Yukon First Nations ancestry
• persons of Aboriginal ancestry
• persons with disabilities

Field of Study: Completion of first year or higher in Recreation, Tourism or Education
Conditions of Employment: Security check, first aid/CPR

STEP-20015-P ENVIRONMENTAL SUMMER STUDENT
HEMMERA ENVIROCHEM INC.
In this role our Environmental Summer Student will gain experience through assisting Hemmera's existing technical
staff and project managers with the delivery of a broad variety of tasks and environmental project coordination. The
summer practicum will provide the opportunity for the successful student to participate in a diverse tasks including:
ecological and socio-economic studies, consultation support, project logistics, environmental monitoring, site
investigations and remediation programs across a wide variety of project types. There are also opportunities to assist
with interpretation, report writing and other office work.

This position is preferenced to:
• persons of Yukon First Nations ancestry

Field of Study: Completion of second year or higher in Engineering, Applied Sciences or Social Science
Conditions of Employment: Driver's License, travel, first aid/CPR

STEP-20016-P ARTS ADMINISTRATOR
LEAPING FEATS CREATIVE DANCEWORKS
The Arts Administrator will be in charge of organizing all the projects, events and shows in the summer and take in
registrations for the summer camps and fall programming. The position will require a lot of organizational skills and
attention to detail along with grant writing and marketing skills. The student will be working with other employees to
book flights for guest instructors and dance companies, schedule dance classes and workshop, and organize a fully
produced a multidisciplinary performing arts show at the Yukon Arts Centre.

This position has been preferenced to:
• persons of Yukon First Nations ancestry
• persons of Aboriginal ancestry

Field of Study: Completion of first year or higher in Performing Arts, Business Administration or Project Management
Conditions of Employment: Shift work/weekends

STEP-20017-P SUMMER ARTS CAMP LEADER (DANCE)
LEAPING FEATS CREATIVE DANCEWORKS
Under the guidance of Mellisa Murray and Senior Program Coordinators, the Summer Arts Camp Leader will carry out
detailed planning and preparation for kids ages 5-12. This includes lesson plans, scheduling of activities and staff. The
Leader will assist in purchasing and ordering of supplies and materials and preparing space for each weekly camp.
During the camps, the Leader will be responsible for instruction and supervision of children both inside and outside
activities, and will provide guidance for teen assistant counselors. The Leader will ensure the Centre is open, clean and
tidy at the beginning of each day to welcome campers and families. The Leader will, under the guidance of arts
professionals, plan and produced final camp performance and showings in the “The Court” blackbox theatre weekly,
create videos for sharing with participants and families, as well as gather feedback for evaluation and improvement of
the program for the future.

This position is preferenced to:
• persons of Yukon First Nations ancestry
• persons of Aboriginal ancestry

Field of Study: Completion of first year or higher in Fine Arts (Dance), Education or Sports and Recreation
Conditions of Employment: Shift work/weekend, security check, first aid/CPR. Employer will be able to provide funds
for first aid/CPR training.

STEP-20019-P PHARMACY ASSISTANT
MEDICINE CHEST PHARMACY
The Pharmacy Assistant will work directly with pharmacists and fulltime/permanent assistants to support the smooth
operation of a busy community pharmacy. Pharmacists at the Medicine Chest Pharmacy provide diverse
pharmaceutical services, including medication management and patient teaching. The pharmacy assistant will have an
opportunity to observe this complex and rewarding process, in order to further inform future career decisions. Customer
service activities will primarily include helping customers in person and on the phone, delivering medications directly
to customers, and inventory control. Technical duties include counting medication, preparing and packaging
medications, recordkeeping and billing.

This position is preferenced to:
• persons of Yukon First Nations ancestry
• persons of Aboriginal ancestry
• persons with disabilities

Field of Study: Completion of third year or higher in Sciences or Pharmacy
Conditions of Employment: Driver’s license, shiftwork/weekends

STEP-20020-P EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATOR
NLAYE NDASADAYE DAYCARE SOCIETY
Nlaye Ndasadaye Daycare is a not-for-profit daycare currently looking for an individual to work as an early childhood
educator (ECE). The applicant’s primary responsibility is the care and education of children. Duties will include:
establishing carry out a daily activity schedule that incorporates child directed activities, care routines and transition
times; ensure children safety: be aware of possible risks and illuminate potential dangers; assisting with toileting and
meal times; experience working effectively in a team environment.

Field of Study: Completion of first year or higher in Child and Youth Care, Education or Psychology
Conditions of Employment: Security check, medical clearance, TB testing, first aid/CPR. Student must provide
immunization records.

STEP-20021-P ACCOUNTING CLERK
NORTHERN VISION DEVELOPMENT
The accounting clerk will support keeping financial records updated, by data entry, by reconciling daily cash counts,
and as well as by running of business transactions, like accounts receivable and payable, expense vouchers and
receipts.

Field of Study: Completion of second year or higher in Accounting or Business Administration
Conditions of Employment: Security check

STEP-20022-P HR ASSISTANT
NORTHERN VISION DEVELOPMENT
A Human Resource assistant will assist the Director of HR with the busy summer season to assess, screen and sort
candidate for four busy hotels. To assist with setting up interviews, reference checks, follow up on all potential
candidates.

Field of Study: Completion of second year or higher in Human Resources
Conditions of Employment: n/a

STEP-20023-P ANALYST BUSINESS SYSTEMS
NORTHWESTEL INC.
This role is accountable for application development and technical support of Northwestel's enterprise applications.
The role is responsible for various functions in the System Development Life Cycle from the analysis of business use
requirements through solution design, build, implementation and technical support. The student could expect to
contribute to current development initiatives using SecureDevOps methodology, and/or investigate and resolve
security related vulnerabilities, and/or complete configuration within Office 365, for example. He/she could also be
assigned to a project team working on a large enterprise application initiative with tasks ranging through the
development life cycle. Working in a team environment, the Analyst is expected to collaborate orally and in writing
with stakeholders, be creative, adhere to safety, technical and security standards; and, be motivated to produce high-
quality results.

Field of Study: Completion of first year or higher in Computer Science, Software Engineering or Management
Information Systems
Conditions of Employment: Shift work/weekend

STEP-20024-P COMMUNITY TV PRODUCTION ASSISTANT
NORTHWESTEL INC.
The Community TV Production Assistant role is designed to hone in on what you’re interested in doing in the world of
Film and Television, giving you the opportunity to build a project around that goal and following it through to the screen.
Whether it’s shooting, editing, sound recording, production planning, writing or a niche you want to step into; no two
days will be the same. As the only CRTC-licensed broadcaster North of 60, you got a look into the entire process of
getting a film made in the north. You’ll also be surrounded by professionals all working in the exciting industry grading
valuable networks and gaining invaluable experience at all levels of filmmaking.

This position is preferenced to:
• persons of Yukon First Nations ancestry
• persons of Aboriginal ancestry
• persons with disabilities

Field of Study: Completion a first year or higher in Media Arts, Film and Television or Broadcasting
Conditions of Employment: Driver’s license, travel

STEP-20025-P GOVERNMENT AND INDIGENOUS RELATIONS ASSISTANT
NORTHWESTEL INC.
The Government and Indigenous Relations Assistant will work directly with the Government Relations leads at
Northwestel to gain a strong understanding of the public and private sectors in the North. The incumbent will have the
opportunity to lead and support Government Relations initiatives including, but not limited to: updating and enhancing
the community resource guide, government contacts and event databases; supporting relationships and partnerships
building; coordinating meetings and community engagement activities; preparing correspondence; participate in
community outreach events and initiatives, researching government priorities and programs, strategic planning and
other administrative support, as required. The incumbent will build a strong understanding of Northern Government
including Federal, Territorial, Indigenous and Municipal, as well as enhanced knowledge on Northern history culture,
geography and governance, including Land Claims.

This position has been preferenced to:
• Persons of Yukon First Nations ancestry
• Persons of Aboriginal ancestry
• Persons with Disabilities

Field of Study: Completion of second year or higher in Indigenous Studies, Political Science or Business
Conditions of Employment: Driver’s license, travel

STEP-20026-P HUMAN RESOURCES GENERALIST
NORTHWESTEL INC.
The Human Resource (HR) Generalist will work with stakeholders to review and revise HR policies and position
descriptions. The Generalist will work with HR team members to review current policies, develop a standardized policy
format and make any necessary revisions. The Generalist, along with HR team members will also develop and
implement a process to review and update job descriptions. The Generalist will take a leading role in structuring and
carrying out this work under the supervision of a senior manager. To carry out the work successfully, the generalist
will require effective communication skills, experience in Microsoft Office applications, be detail oriented and a critical
thinker.

This position has been preferenced to:
• Persons of Yukon First Nations ancestry
• Persons of Aboriginal ancestry
• Persons with Disabilities

Field of Study: Completion of third year or higher in Human Resources, Business or Communications
Conditions of Employment: n/a

STEP-20027-P JUNIOR BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE DEVELOPER
NORTHWESTEL INC.
Designing, developing and maintaining business intelligence solutions. Crafting and executing queries upon request
for data. Presenting information through reports and visualization. BI (Business Intelligence) developer creates and
manages BI and analytics solutions that turn data into knowledge. BI developer should be analytical and excellent
communicator. Problem-solving aptitude is an asset for this position. Build applications in Qlik (Business Intelligence
software) that source data from data warehouse. For example: cross sell campaign, Internet package rightsizing;
service order pipeline, bringing new metrics; collaborative work with Business, Marketing and Product Management;
create new dashboard for long-distance minutes usage and VOD movies; customer profiling and segmentation;
application of predictive methods on analyzed deficit.

This position is preferenced to:
• persons of Yukon First Nations ancestry
• persons of Aboriginal ancestry
• persons with disabilities

Field of Study: Completion of third year or higher in Data Science, Statistics or Math
Conditions of Employment: Security check

STEP-20028-P JUNIOR ENGINEER
NORTHWESTEL INC.
This position supports several engineers that are responsible for designing and building Northwestel's network. This
includes everything from fiber transport, to microwave radio, to the switches and routers that provide connectivity at
higher layers, as well as tools to record infrastructure and manage operation of the network. This position would include
a variety of tasks including building Python script to create custom functionality or reports, convert location information
to a form useable by our GIS based Fiber Management tools, and work closely with design teams to gather or test
requirements for new projects. Some travel may be needed to help validate information at remote sites. There may also
be an opportunity to build and provision lab environments for validating new products and services. This position built
on early engineering courses and helps provide a real world context for the skills. Python and other scripting languages
will be applied to real world problems and enable an engineering student to see the value of an increase their skill level
with these tools. Basic scripting skills are required, including familiarity with Python and similar tools.

This position is preferenced to:
• persons of Yukon First Nations ancestry
• persons of Aboriginal ancestry
• persons with disabilities

Field of Study: Completion of second year or higher in Engineering
Conditions of Employment: Travel

STEP-20029-P SOFTWARE & DATA ANALYTICS DEVELOPMENT STUDENT
NORTHWESTEL INC.
The Student will play a significant role in the development of software used by the Business Marketing divisions, and
will be involved in multiple projects over the term. The Student will work with internal stakeholders to gather and
document requirements and develop software using the Python programming language and select libraries (e.g.
Jupyter notebook, Pandas). The Student will update platform documentation and provide training to internal
stakeholders on platform enhancements. The student will be provided with Python training if required.

This position is preferenced to:
• persons with disabilities

Field of Study: Completion of first year or higher in Computer Science, Engineering or Mathematics
Conditions of Employment: n/a

STEP-20030-P ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
NUWAY CRUSHING LTD
The position is responsible for a variety of administrative and project support services including, but not limited to:
reception, developing at infinity office insight procedures and processes, office, site or shop organization, preparing
and reviewing correspondence, records management, contract support, and implementing safety procedures.

Field of Study: Completion of first year or higher in Business Administration
Conditions of Employment: n/a

STEP-20031-P OFFICE ASSISTANT
SMALL'S EXPEDITING AND GENERAL SERVICES LTD.
The Office Assistant will help our administration team with general activities including answering phones and emails,
filing paperwork, data entry, preparation of payables. The position will require strong organizational skills and attention
to detail and ability to follow instruction. The position requires working knowledge of Microsoft office and general
computer operation.

Field of Study: Completion of first year or higher in Business Administration, Project Management or Human Resources
Conditions of Employment: Driver’s license

STEP-20032-P BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANT (2 POSITIONS)
SOLVEST
Identify, develop and maintain relationships with strategic partners in the region. Work together with the Sales and
Design team to turn perspective leads into long-term clients. Establish or maintain relationships with local government,
Yukon First Nations representatives, First Nations Development Corporations personnel, and other industry
stakeholders (utilities, Department of Energy, industry associations). Identify timely new opportunities in the form of
tenders and RFPs, work on submissions. Scout new markets and identify new business opportunities, propose and
execute market entry. Support client on obtaining project financing. Provide timely market intelligence (projects, trends,
competitors activities, prices) to support headquarters and regional Sales team. Take on ad-hoc projects as instructed
by the Business Development Manager and Sales Manager. Partake in conferences and prepare materials. Create
Marketing and Sales collateral. Scrub solar production data to discover market trends and useable information.

This position is preferenced to:
• persons of Yukon First Nations ancestry
• persons of Aboriginal ancestry
• persons with disabilities

Field of Study: Completion of first year or higher in Business, Indigenous Relations or Economics
Conditions of Employment: Driver’s license, travel, shift work/weekend

STEP-20033-P ARCHITECTURE STUDENT
STANTEC CONSULTING LTD.
This is a great opportunity for a highly motivated, energetic person who is interested in growth on a professional and
personal level. We offer all candidates the opportunity to challenge their abilities in a dynamic work environment.
Position will include: general architectural office practices; building information modelling through project design and
documentation; fieldwork (evaluation of existing sites); on-the-job training for all work required, including use of
drafting software and other application specific design software; receive verbal and written directions from the
Architect for a finished product or document; hands-on contribution to a variety of projects within multidisciplinary
teams.

Field of Study: Completion of third year or higher in Architecture, Architectural Technologist or Project Management
Conditions of Employment: Travel

STEP-20034-P MECHANICAL/ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING STUDENT
STANTEC CONSULTING LTD.
Work with a team of professional engineers and architects on a variety of exciting building design projects. We offer:
hands-on contribution in a large variety of projects; challenging project opportunities; annual summer party and/or
company recreational event; competitive student wage; immersion into a dynamic multidisciplinary firm; on-the-job
training for all work required, including use of drafting software and other application specific design software.

Field of Study: Completion of third year or higher in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or Engineering
Technology
Conditions of Employment: Travel. If the student is required to go on site, they will need to supply their own safety
boots. All other PPE is provided by the employer.

STEP-20035-P PRODUCTION MANAGER
THE HEART OF RIVERDALE COMMUNITY CENTRE
The Production Manager will be working closely with the artist/choreographers and artistic director of CypherFest, a 4
day hip-hop festival held at the Yukon Arts Centre and the Warf/Old Firehall. The festival will be a fully produced
multidisciplinary show and dance battle in July 2020. The Production Manager will be in charge of all the technical and
logistical elements of the show such as the lighting and sound design, costuming, set design, video projections, and
stage managing. They will work closely with the Arts Administrator to schedule rehearsal times at both The Heart of
Riverdale and the Yukon Arts Centre, and communicate with all the dancers and artist involved with the shows and
festivals.

This position has been preferenced to:
• persons of Yukon First Nations ancestry
• persons of Aboriginal ancestry

Field of Study: Completion of first year or higher in Performing Arts, Business Administration or Project/Production
Management
Conditions of Employment: Shift work/weekends

STEP-20036-P SUMMER ARTS CAMP LEADER
THE HEART OF RIVERDALE COMMUNITY CENTRE
Under the guidance of Mellisa Murray and Senior Program Coordinators, the Summer Arts Camp Leader will carry out
detailed planning and preparation for kids aged 5-12. This includes lesson plans, scheduling of activities and staff. The
Leader will assist in purchasing and ordering of supplies and materials and preparing space for each weekly camp.
During camps, the Leader will be responsible for instruction and supervision of children for both inside and outside
activities and will provide guidance for teen assistant leaders. The Leader will ensure the centre is open, clean and tidy
in time to welcome campers and families. The Leader will, under the guidance of arts professionals, plan and produce
final camp performances and showing in 'The Courts' blackbox theatre, create videos for sharing with participants and
families, as well as gather feedback for evaluation and improvement of the program for the future.

This position has been preferenced to:
• Persons of Yukon First Nations ancestry
• Persons of Aboriginal ancestry

Field of Study: Completion of first year or higher in Fine Arts, Sports and Recreation or Education
Conditions of Employment: Shift work/weekends, security check, first aid/CPR. Employer will be able to provide
funding for first aid/CPR training.

STEP-20037-P SUMMER RECREATION COORDINATOR
VICTORIA FAULKNER WOMEN'S CENTRE
The Summer Recreation Coordinator is responsible for the creation and implementation of the Mom's and Kids Summer
Recreation program. This program runs one day a week, offering access to local educational and recreational sites with
engaging activities and a nutritious meal provided. This program is by registration and is free to attend. They will also
be involved in the organization and implementation of the Consent Campaign. The Consent Campaign is an interactive
campaign jointly organized by VFWC and Les EssentiElles with the goal of reducing sexualized assault at summer
music festivals and events by creating sex positive dialogue about how to get consent and encouraging safe for sexual
health practices. This position will also assist in other special projects at VFWC according to skills, interest, and as time
allows. Approximately 30% of the time will be dedicated to program delivery, 30% to program development (planning,
promoting, reporting), 30% of the time will be dedicated to other special projects and 10% of the time will be dedicated
to assisting with dropping services at the women’s centre as needed.

This position has been preferenced to:
• persons of Yukon First Nations ancestry
• persons of Aboriginal ancestry

Field of Study: Completion of second-year or higher in Women's/Gender Studies, Education or Social Work
Conditions of Employment: Driver’s license, travel, security check, first aid/CPR. Food Safe would be considered an
asset.

STEP-20038-P GALLERY ASSISTANT
YUKON ARTISTS @ WORK COOPERATIVE GALLERY
The Art Gallery Assistant acts as an ambassador of Yukon art to all visitors to the artist-run gallery. The student is
encouraged to show initiative, implementing their skills and perspectives and suggesting strategies and systems to
improve the activities of the gallery. Through their daily activities, the assistant develops a detailed understanding of
the artwork of more than 20 Yukon artists, encompassing a wide variety of media and approaches. In addition to
mentoring and training in the day-to-day activities of the gallery, member artist demonstrates their art on shift, allowing
the student to directly observe and learn from the artist. The assistant will join our team of artist, taking care of sales,
security and money handling, social media and gallery maintenance and upkeep. They will be required to communicate
with the media and undertake marketing related projects. During quiet times the student will research information to
support the activities of the gallery. For student studying art, marketing and or business, valuable real world skills and
experience will be obtained about a contemporary art gallery in retail business.

This position is preferenced to:
• persons of Yukon First Nations ancestry

Field of Study: Completion of first year or higher in Fine Arts, Business or Education
Conditions of Employment: Shift work/weekends, Security check

STEP-20039-P CLIMATE CHANGE RESEARCH ASSISTANT
YUKON COLLEGE
The Climate Change Research Assistant will be part of the multidisciplinary team working on climate change projects
and research at the Northern Climate ExChange (NCE), Yukon Research Center, Yukon College. The main
responsibilities of the Research Assistant include helping with ongoing research projects, conducting both desktop and
field research, and writing literature reviews and reports. The Research Assistant will become versed in the science of
climate change and the impact being observed in Yukon. The Research Assistant will be integrated into that and NCE’s
research activities, assisting NCE staff with mainly office projects, but also fieldwork as necessary. They can look
forward to looking in a team environment, contributing ideas and developing products that will meaningfully impact
the state of knowledge of climate change science for that North. Enthusiastic, self-motivated students who enjoy
learning will thrive in this position.

Field of Study: Completion of third year or higher in Environmental Studies, Geography or Indigenous Studies
Conditions of Employment: n/a

STEP-20040-P FINANCE CLERK INTERN
YUKON COLLEGE
This internship is an excellent opportunity for students currently pursuing their education in Finance and/or Business.
You will be able to practice the full cycle of finance at Yukon College from doing accounts receivable, accounts payable,
to functions done by the financial administrative clerk. The responsibilities include: accounts payable - applying
payments, receiving invoices, data entry and filing; accounts receivable - creating invoices, accepting deposits from
department, entering payments, managing petty cash and filling cash machine; administrative support, filing and
assistance as required by team.

Field of Study: Completion of first year or higher in Business, Business Administration or Accounting
Conditions of Employment: n/a

STEP-20041-P HERITAGE & CULTURE FIELD SCHOOL ASSISTANT
YUKON COLLEGE
The Heritage and Culture Field Assistant will provide logistical and technical assistance in undertaking heritage and
culture fieldwork in Whitehorse as it relates to the Yukon College course ANTH144: Heritage and Culture Field School.
Working with the ANTH144 instructor and Chair of the School of Liberal Arts, this position will involve organizing,
cleaning and purchasing field equipment; participation in planning and undertaking archeological excavations;
laboratory description and analysis of archeological collections (including cataloguing artefacts and entering them into
a database); archival photo digitalization; historical sites inventory reporting; organizing cultural centre, museum and
interpretive sign visits throughout southern Yukon, and assisting the instructor and guest lecturers in organizing their
presentations. The incumbent will occasionally be required to work in wilderness conditions, in a cooperative setting.
No overnight trips are required.

Field of Study: Completion of third-year or higher in Heritage and Culture, Archaeology or Anthropology
Conditions of Employment: Driver’s license, travel, first aid/CPR

STEP-20042-P RESEARCH ASSISTANT
YUKON COLLEGE
This Research Assistant position will work as a part of a Northern Energy Innovation's research program that addresses
the pertinent issues faced by the northern energy industry. The research areas are determined by directly by all 4 utility
corporations across the northern territories. Work will require interdisciplinary skills in electrical, electronics,
mechanical, information technology, and data analytics. Work will involve hands-on activity, analytical work, literature
review, report writing, and presentation of findings to supervisor. Tasks will include; researching and collecting data
through complex techniques and procedures, literature review, structured interviews or other project specific
methodology; applying engineering and physics principles to solve technical issues for electric power systems;
interpreting, synthesizing and analyzing data; organizing and reporting on status of research activities; completing
research procedures, tests, equipment or software management.

This position is preferenced to:
• persons of Yukon First Nations ancestry
• persons of Aboriginal ancestry
• persons with disabilities

Field of Study: Completion of third year or higher in Engineering, Renewable Energy or Technology
Conditions of Employment: n/a

STEP-20043-P RESEARCH ASSISTANT - ANTHROPOLOGY/ARCHAEOLOGY
YUKON COLLEGE
This position will assist in a variety of post excavation laboratory based analytical procedures applied to archaeological
collections held at Yukon College with a special focus on materials from the Little John site on the Yukon Alaska
borderlands c.14,000 years ago to the recent past. This will include technical descriptions of artifacts using qualitative
and quantitative values, macro and micro photography and drawings of artifacts and fauna remains, some settlement
processing using wet/dry sieving and flotation methods, and digital mapping of different elements of the archeological
site.

Field of Study: Completion of second you were a higher in Anthropology, Archeology or Earth Sciences.
Conditions of Employment: n/a

STEP-20044-P TECHNOLOGY CAMPS FACILITATOR
YUKON COLLEGE
The Technology Facilitator will be responsible for development and delivery of activities using
Technology/Software/Computers for YC Kids Camps and in particular the Technology Camps for youth between age
is 5-15 years old. They will create and/or modify existing curriculum and explore ways that the curriculum will also
encourage young people to explore technologies in STEM and trades careers. Technology Camps Facilitator will also
be ensuring all supplies required are on hand or purchased as needed. They will also work with the team of other
Facilitators to provide campers with supervision, coordinated recreational and educational activities and field trips.
Duties include: designing and delivering activities with Technology, day-to-day operations of delivery of YC Kids
Technology Camps, running and maintaining camp files, records and pictures, equipment set up, purchasing supplies
through Yukon College purchasing requirements, responding to parent inquiries, school visits/workshops to market
camps, administrative office duties. Upon completion of the summer camps make
recommendations for future camp delivery.

Field of Study: Completion of third year or higher in Engineering, Sciences or Education
Conditions of Employment: Driver’s license, travel, security check. First aid, First Nations History and food safe training
will be provided as part of the training week.

STEP-20045-P WCC CAMPUS SUMMER STUDENT INSTRUCTOR
YUKON COLLEGE
The Summer Student Instructor position is an excellent opportunity for students currently pursuing their
education/career in Education, Criminology or the Social Sciences. Under the direction of the Yukon College-
Whitehorse Correctional Centre (WCC) campus Instructor, the Student Instructor will assume teaching responsibilities
during the summer. The student instructor will be responsible for assisting in the development of individualized
education plans/programs for WCC students and for providing both class based and one-on-one academic
instruction/tutoring in basic literacy, numeracy, general upgrading, pre-trades math and college prep courses in Math
and English. The Student Instructor will also be required to assist with the coordination of programming within WCC
and community partners. This position requires the completion of various duties including the maintenance of student
files, classroom management, communication with WCC staff, and completion of daily and weekly administrative tasks.

This position has been preferenced to:
• Persons of Yukon First Nations ancestry
• Persons of Aboriginal ancestry

Field of Study: Completion of second year or higher in Education, Criminology or Social Sciences
Conditions of Employment: Security Check. Must be 19 years of age or older. Must provide a criminal records check
with vulnerable populations.

STEP-20046-P ASSISTANT PROGRAMMER (VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR)
YUKON FIRST NATIONS TOURISM ASSOCIATION
The Assistant Programmer (volunteer Coordinator) for the 2020 Adaka Cultural festival will plan and implement the
Volunteer Program as well as provide support for performers and artists attending the Festival. They will be responsible
for arranging accommodations and travel for visiting artist and performers and food service in the Hospitality Room.
The Assistant Programmer will help plan and produce receptions and a community feast.

This position has been preferenced to:
• persons of Yukon First Nations ancestry

Field of Study: Completion of first year or higher in Visual or Performing Arts, Culture & Heritage or Business
Administration
Conditions of Employment: Driver’s license, shift work/weekends, some lifting required

STEP-20047-P VISUAL ARTS ASSISTANT
YUKON FIRST NATIONS TOURISM ASSOCIATION
Working under the direction of the Visual Arts Coordinator, the Visual Arts Assistant will help with the planning,
coordination, and management of all visual arts programming for the 2020 Adaka Cultural Festival. This will include
the installation of the Festival Art Gallery and Gift Shop and implementation of the art workshops.

This position is preferenced to:
• persons of Yukon First Nations ancestry
• persons of Aboriginal ancestry

Field of Study: Completion of first year or higher in Visual Arts, Heritage & Culture OR Business Administration
Conditions of Employment: Shift work/weekend. Some lifting required.

STEP-20048-P FISHLADDER SUPERVISOR (2 POSITIONS)
YUKON FISH AND GAME ASSOCIATION
Assisting the Manager of the Whitehorse Rapids Fishway in the following; To ensure that a professional and friendly
atmosphere is maintained at this interpretive facility.• Scheduling hours related to a 8hr/day week operation• Handling,
depositing and recording of daily sales • Supervising and working alongside Ladder Attendants • Sound knowledge
of Chinook Salmon habits and migration • Ability to give single or group tours in a clear and effective manner •
Performing public tours of the facility • Submitting bi-monthly time sheets to YFGA in a timely fashion in order to
facilitate regular pay checks for all staff • Data collection and relaying information to DFO and YTG Renewable
Resources • Monitoring fresh water species • Number and sex of returning adult salmon • Required sampling • Assist
the Whitehorse rapids Fish Hatchery staff in the collection and spawning of the Chinook Salmon brood stock for the
hatchery program • Monitor the Fishway for any unforeseen problems which may occur during the season in relation
to fish passage flows • General overall day to day facility maintenance •

Field of Study: Completion of first year or higher in Biology or Education
Conditions of Employment: Driver’s license, shift work/weekends, first aid/CPR

STEP-20049-P WILDLIFE RESOURCE MANAGER
YUKON FISH AND GAME ASSOCIATION
Assisting the executive Director of the YFGA in targeting major wildlife tasks and issues that are relative to the current
year. We would foresee issues such as the permit draw system, communicating with the public, bison management,
new caribou opportunities in some areas and reduced options in other areas, deer populations, salmon management,
and research definition of residence in the rest of Canada to propose suggested change for the Yukon.

Field of Study: Completion of third year or higher in Natural Resource Management, Education or Environmental Studies
Conditions of Employment: Driver’s license, travel, shift work/weekends, first aid/CPR

STEP-20050-P FIRST NATIONS SUPPORT WORKER
YUKON HOSPITAL CORPORATION
Under the direction of the FNHP Manager assist in providing support of client services for self-identified First Nations,
Inuit and Métis patients who access Yukon Hospitals programs and services. Inpatient: needs are assessed daily and
patients are distributed appropriately among the team to ensure continuity. The approach is holistic and includes
facilitating cultural activities such as traditional food, traditional medicine, therapeutic activities and the use of the Na’ku
Healing room. Outpatient: the service aims to decrease barriers to accessing services which may include challenges
with healthy literacy, transportation, childcare or required support, i.e. letters to employers. Also, supporting the
outpatient initiatives such as coordinating visits to cancer screening appointment, anticipating after care needs for
minor procedures. Cultural care programs: daily to weekly activities to support the cultural programs coordinator, e.g.,
preparing traditional foods, harvesting medicines, a company in Elders who offer traditional knowledge to the team or
patience, or coordinating special events such as smudging ceremonies.

This position has been preferenced to:
• Persons of Yukon First Nations ancestry
• Persons of Aboriginal ancestry

Field of Study: Completion of second year or higher in Social Work, Education or Psychology
Conditions of Employment: Security check, TB testing. At times student may be exposed to resistant, hostile, violent
patients and/or family. Every effort is made not to expose the student to these situations independently.

STEP-20051-P PATIENT CARE ASSISTANT (3 POSITIONS)
YUKON HOSPITAL CORPORATION
As a multidisciplinary team member, under the supervision of the Critical Care Manager or Registered Nurse, the
incumbent provides a nursing care for patients through the administration and implementation of medical investigation
and therapeutic programs. Provides a nursing care in order to promote patient's physical, mental, emotional and
spiritual well-being by: using the nursing process and physicians order in conformance with established standards and
hospital policies; assisting in assessing needs, planning, implementing, evaluating and documenting nursing care for
assigned patients; observing and reporting symptoms and condition of patient to the appropriate person; coordinating
services and cooperating with other hospital departments involved in the care; maintaining a safe and therapeutic
environment for patients, visitors and staff by following sound bacteriological and preventative medicine principles;
safeguarding patients’ rights and physical well-being; assisting in maintaining accurate, pertinent patient records
through written and computerized documentation; reporting to the supervising registered nurse any problems with
patients, families or unusual occurrences; problem solving and conflict resolution; cleaning and checking equipment,
informing the appropriate individual of malfunctioning equipment.

Field of Study: Completion of second year or higher in Nursing
Conditions of Employment: Shift work/weekends, security check, medical clearance, TB testing, first aid/CPR

STEP-20052-P TECHNICAL ASSISTANT
YUKON HOSPITAL CORPORATION
The incumbent helps to provide support and analyzing different network components, managing hardware assets,
supporting the repositioning of hardware assets and installing software on a limited range of hardware platforms. The
Hospital Corporation is responsible for the delivery of acute care in facilities throughout Yukon. The incumbent will
have the opportunity to gain experience with a number of current technologies and systems that are utilized in similar
organizations throughout Canada. Desired would be someone with experience working with PC hardware and
windows platforms. Strong knowledge of hardware and software, theories, principles, and practices. Good oral and
written communications, working with teams and independently.

Field of Study: Completion of second year or higher in Computer Studies, Business Systems or Nursing Informatics
Conditions of Employment: Travel, security check, TB testing