Summer Day Camp Leader

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY  

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC WITH PREFERENCE TO TH CITIZENS 

Competition #: 2026-03-003

Summer Day Camp Leader - Term 

Department:  Education 

Location: Tr’ondek Hwech’in Offices – Dawson, YT 

Posting Date:  March 24, 2026 

Standard Hours Bi-Weekly:  80 

Start Date:  Immediately 

End Date:  September 4, 2026 

Salary:  Level 2-5.3 ($28.13 - $41.15 hourly, dependent on YG childcare level designation) 

Closing Date:  Until Filled

Reporting to the Summer Day Camp Supervisor, this position is responsible for the supervision of children ages five to twelve years old.  The position is responsible for carrying out the Summer Day Camp program goals by assisting in developing and implementing a weekly curriculum with daily activities to meet the individual needs of each child.  Building on personal competencies- self-confidence, empathy, self-awareness, emotional regulation, social responsibilities and relationship skills, conflict resolution, problem solving, health and physical activity, nutrition, leadership skills, literacy, and opportunities to learn traditional knowledge and explore Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in culture and Hän language. This position works in close partnership with other Summer Day Camp Leader team members and Youth Day Camp Leader. This position is responsible for ensuring YG regulations followed at all times. 

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 Qualifications:  

• YG Level 1 Early Childhood Educator designation or currently in the process of completing two 45-hour ECE courses to obtain Level 1 certification. (NOTE: wage level is commensurate with certification level) is an asset.   

• Experience working with school-age children ages 5-12 in a summer camp, Early Childhood, outdoor education program, afterschool program or related setting. 

• Post-secondary Certificate/ Diploma in Early Childhood Education or related field preferred. 

• Experience working in a team environment. 

• Experience or Knowledge in working with Indigenous children and families. 

• Knowledge and ability of appropriate guidance practices/techniques, and ability to work with high needs children (ADHD, behavioral)  

• Experience being physically active outdoors and involved in recreational and/or cultural activities. 

• Knowledge of YG Child Care regulations. 

Conditions of Employment: 

• Criminal record check with Vulnerable Sector Screening. 

• Medical clearance, TB test and open immunization record.  

• Standard First Aid Certification and CPR. 

• Class 5 Driver’s license with clear drivers’ abstract is an asset. 

• 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.”