Program Facilitator

This posting

This posting will be used to fill one permanent position. It will establish a 12-month eligibility list which may be used to fill similar positions.

This job is based in the thriving and diverse city of Whitehorse in the beautiful Yukon.

Reconciliation with Yukon First Nations: At the Youth Achievement Centre we are committed to embracing the spirit of the Final Report of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada entitled Honouring the Truth, Reconciling the Future, by conducting ourselves in our day-to-day business in a manner that embodies the purpose of reconciliation with our First Nations members in the Yukon. We recognize the importance of employee education on First Nations history and the encouragement of innovative thinking by all employees on our ability to effect meaningful change towards true reconciliation.

Your Impact

The Program Facilitator, Youth Achievement Centre, is responsible for developing, implementing and evaluating a variety of programs and services for youth aged 12-18 involved with the Youth Criminal Justice System, Child Welfare System, and at-risk youth attending the Youth Achievement Centre through the development, delivery, and evaluation of education, life skills, vocational, and recreation programs and services.

You will facilitate and participate in various activities while engaging and supervising youth in these activities to build their self-esteem, provide positive role modelling, encourage respect and responsibility, accountability of their actions, assist with rehabilitation and reintegration into the community, fulfill commitments, and to promote positive social skills.

As a member of our team, you have an understanding of the issues these youth face and you possess a genuine interest in working with youth at risk in an open, positive and trauma informed manner. You strive to promote positive change by exhibiting flexibility and creativity when teaching a variety of skills.

Who we are looking for

The Youth Achievement Centre is looking for a highly motivated, well organized, patient, understanding and committed individual to join our team of Program Facilitators. As a Woodshop based Program Facilitator, you will be responsible to provide learning opportunities and experiences to young persons in conflict with the law and at-risk youth. As a member of our team, you have an understanding of the issues marginalized youth face and you have a genuine interest in working with youth in an open, strength based, trauma and culturally informed manner. You strive to promote positive change by exhibiting authenticity, flexibility, and creativity while facilitating a variety of programs including recreation, life skills, tutoring, art, and vocational programs. This role serves to enhance the potential of our youth by providing a safe, structured, and engaging environment that promotes trust, respect, responsibility, and empowers young people to acquire the knowledge and skills necessary for positive lifestyle choices.

This position is primarily facilitating activities within the carpentry woodshop at the Youth Achievement Centre and may also facilitate recreation and life skills activities. The desired candidate must have the required knowledge and skills to work in a woodshop team environment.

• For more information on this job, please contact Tia Campbell, Manager Youth Justice at [email protected]
• For more information about the recruitment process, please contact Katie Terrion, HR Consultant at [email protected]

Your benefits

In addition to a competitive salary, we offer many additional financial and non-financial benefits.

• Government of Yukon’s many benefits

Your career, your home, your lifestyle

We are the Yukon 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 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.

• Social Work Degree, or degree in Child and Youth Care, Education Degree or related social science degree or Journeyperson Carpenter, Yukon Journeypersons Certificate in carpentry and/or an Interprovincial Red Seal Certification in carpentry or equivalent.
• Extensive carpentry and/or woodworking experience, including the safe operation of tools and equipment, construction of small carpentry projects, and adherence to woodshop safety standards.
• Experience developing and teaching hands-on carpentry, woodworking, and vocational skills through structured, project-based learning and skill development activities.
• Experience facilitating programs or working with at risk youth, including youth who may present with behavioural, conduct, or disruptive behaviours.

Candidates who have education, training, and/or experience equivalent to the essential qualifications listed above may be considered.

It may be helpful for you to review “Prepare your resume and cover letter”.

Desired knowledge, skills, and suitability

If selected for an interview, candidates should have, and may be assessed on, the following:

• Commitment to and a passion for working with youth and their families
• Conflict resolution skills
• Ability to solve complex problems
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Excellent leadership skills
• Strong understanding of trauma informed practice with awareness of reconciliation
• Excellent oral & written communication skills
• Ability to build & maintain effective working relationships and cooperative partnerships with colleagues, clients and external stakeholders
• Ability to work in a multicultural environment
• Experience with tool and equipment management, contract quoting, and budget administration in a woodshop or similar operational environment

It may be helpful for you to review “The job interview process”.

Conditions of employment

You must meet the following conditions before being hired, or within the time frame noted.

Valid Wilderness Advanced First Aid (WAFA), Advanced First Aid Certificate, Wilderness First Aid Certificate (minimum 40-hour course in all cases) are required.

• Valid Class 5 Driver's Licence
• RCMP Vulnerable Sector Security Clearance
• CPR Level C/Standard First Aid Certification (completed within last year)
• TB Screening

Valid canoe certification, Bronze Cross or NLS and mountain bike experience would be considered an asset.

Job requirements

This job requires you to perform, and/or be exposed to, the following:

• Working indoors and outdoors as well as lifting weights of up to 50 lbs. (woodshop, vocational and outdoor recreational equipment) when in vocational or recreational programs.
• Evening work will be required on a regular basis as well as overnights as required for trips
• Position may be exposed to critical, unpredictable, and highly emotionally charged case situations
• Exposure to high-risk conflict and sensitive situations, including potential for exposure to verbally and physically aggressive behaviour

Learn more

• For help on creating your E-recruitment profile, email [email protected] or phone 867-667-9453.