Job Description

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC WITH PREFERENCE TO TH CITIZENS

AOC Farm Labourer x 2

Department: Governance & Executive Operations

Location: Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in Offices – Dawson, YT

Posting Date April 17, 2026

Standard Hours Bi-Weekly: AuxilliaryOn-Call

Start Date: Immediately

End Date: October 31, 2026

Salary Level 1 Step 1 ($25.66 hourly)

Closing Date Ongoing

Reporting to the Farm Manager, the Farm Laboureris responsible for a variety of duties depending on the seasonal operation of the TH Farm. These duties may include but are not limited to: tilling, shoveling, planting, weeding, feeding livestock, harvest, inventory, cleaning, organizing and other general labour duties such as basic carpentry, supplies pick-up and delivery and basic general maintenance assistanceidentified by the Farm Manager. This position may also assist in the sales of TH Farm products as required

The TH Farm continues to build knowledge on northern growing and development of food security options through the incorporation of: traditional crops; non-traditional / staple food crops; medicinal herbs, plants, shrubs; animal husbandry; commercial products; and a year-round greenhouseThis year-round farm operation promotes the production of a fresh and sustainable source of food for community members.

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.

EssentialQualifications

• Basic knowledge of gardening and/or farming practices

• Basic knowledge or willingness to learn the process of raising animals for food

• Knowledge or willingness to learn acceptable food storage and preservation standards

• Experience with basic general maintenance.

• Experience in using hand and electrical tools.

• Experience with or willingness to learn driving various vehicles and current safety certificates. (ATVs, boats, trailers, tractors, etc.).

• Experience with or willing to learn basic bookkeeping sales, retail and marketing.

• Ability to work in strenuous positions such as kneeling, crouching, and repetitive movements.

Conditions of Employment

• Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening

• Class 5 Driver’s License with clear driver’s abstract an asset but not required

• Standard First Aid, or willingness to obtain.

• Bear Aware, ATV Safety, Chainsaw Safety, or willingness to obtain.

• TH 101 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: hrjobs@trondek.ca

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’ondëkHwëch’in Citizens

in the pursuit of a strong, healthy, and united future.”