Student Supervisor

This competition is to fill 1 permanent full-time position working 80 hours biweekly:

This competition will also be used to fill Auxiliary on call positions.

Join the team at the Department of Education with the Yukon government!

Are you passionate about shaping the future of education in the Yukon? The Department of Education provides high-quality education and lifelong learning opportunities for all Yukoners. We are committed to excellence, inclusivity, and innovation in every aspect of our work.

Our department plays a crucial role in delivering a wide range of services and supports that span from early learning to adult education and encompass K-12 schooling. We are proud of our diverse team of professionals who collaborate to develop and implement policies, programs and initiatives that promote student success and enhance educational outcomes across the territory.

The primary purpose of the Student Supervisor role is to provide guidance and support for rural students living away from home. This team-based “home away from home” approach provides programming, mentorship, guidance, conflict resolution, academic supports, food preparation, custodial/office work and supervision of youth.

Through this “home-like” environment, the Student Supervisor provides diverse opportunities that promote intellectual, physical, social, and emotional development.

The ideal candidate enjoys encouraging students’ well-being, supporting education, and has excellent empathy, conflict resolution, and communication skills.

We are committed to a respectful workplace where everyone is valued.

To learn more about salary, terms, and conditions of employment and how to apply, visit our website.

If you are passionate and committed to making a positive impact on education in the Yukon, we want to hear from you!

Important application requirements

Please submit your resume clearly demonstrating how you meet the following qualifications. Emphasize how your work experiences and related duties align with the qualifications listed below. Please note that our selection of candidates for interview is based solely on the information you provide in your application. Ensure you use a month/year to month/year format and include the duties you performed in each of your positions. For more information on how to prepare and submit your resume, we encourage you to review the resource page on Yukon.ca.

Essential Qualifications

• Post-secondary coursework in Education, Social Sciences, Sports, Recreation or a related field
• Experience working with youth in a cross-cultural environment
• Experience planning, coordinating and implementing programs
• Experience providing supervision to youth
• Experience working directly with youth from Yukon communities would be an asset

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

Desired Knowledge, Skills and Suitability

To best support the achievement of key strategic and business objectives, candidates may be assessed on:

• Modeling Interpersonal Skills and Personal Responsibility
• Influencing Others
• Demonstrating Client Focus
• Promoting Common Values and Ethics
• Ability to understand the diverse needs of teenagers from rural communities and apply empathy, cultural sensitivity, and compassion as needed
• Ability to communicate and a willingness to adapt strategies

Additional information

Conditions of Employment

• Security Clearance, including Vulnerable Sector Check
• Valid First Aid Certification
• Food Safe
• First Nations 101
• CCCP certified

Job Requirements

• This position works onsite in a student residence.
• Shift work (days, evenings, nights, weekends, including stat holidays)

Contact details

If you have questions about this position, please contact Tanya Lewis, Director, Curriculum and Assessment at [email protected]

If you have questions about our recruitment process, please contact Serafina Christine, Human Resources Consultant, at [email protected]

For more information about how a career with the Yukon government can help you grow your abilities, develop your skills, earn a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits while making a difference in the lives of Yukoners, we encourage you to click the links below!

• Benefits and leave
• Flexible working
• Learning and development
• Diversity and inclusion
• Health and wellbeing
• Terms of employment

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