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Living In Yukon, Thriving in Life
Our goal is to support all learners in developing the essential skills, knowledge and personal qualities that they need to thrive in life.
Are you passionate about shaping the future of education in the Yukon? The Department of Education is dedicated to providing 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 school sits on the traditional territory of the Kwanlin Dunn First Nation and Ta’an Kwachan Council within the wilderness city of Whitehorse, Yukon. FHC is a 8-12 school of approximately 750 students, serving a diverse cultural population. Our educational professionals facilitate academic excellence and model life-long learning.
This position supports the STEP Program (Students’ Transitional Educational Programs). Students in this program have multiple and significant physical, speech, cognitive or sensory exceptionalities requiring completely individualized programming in a largely self-contained setting. Students are integrated into the social life of the school as much as possible and academic integration may or may not be part of a given individual’s program depending on need. It is the philosophy of the program that parents or guardians, as the child’s primary care givers, will be closely consulted in development and implementation of each student’s I.E.P. The Department of Education support staff are also included in this process, and are available on an ongoing, consultative basis to both staff and parents.
Educational Assistants work with the guidance of the classroom teacher to assist in the implementation of program goals. The students in this program have complex medical needs and require assistance with feeding, toileting and mobility.
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If you are passionate and committed to making a positive impact on education in the Yukon, we want to hear from you!
School: F.H. Collins Secondary School
Position: Temporary Education assistant
Start Date: ASAP
End Date: June 12, 2026
FTE: 1.0
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 is based solely on the information you provide in your application. For more information on how to prepare and submit your resume visit, we encourage you to review the resource page on
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
Please clearly demonstrate on your cover letter and resume, how you meet the following qualifications and experience:
- Grade 12 graduation or equivalent;
- Experience working with youth;
- Experience attending to health care physical needs, which include feeding, toileting, and responding to medical needs
- Post-secondary training in Exceptionalities Worker Program, Special Education, Teacher Education, Early Childhood Education, Social Services or Medical Services would be an asset
- Fluent in English
- Ability to lift 50 pounds.
DESIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND SUITABILITY:
The ideal candidate will possess these qualifications, skills, and knowledge, but also demonstrate suitability for the role and organizational culture:
Ability to work effectively with students, teachers and parents;
Adaptability to cope with a wide variety of situations;
Ability to work as a member of a team;
Good organizational, interpersonal and communication skills;
Flexibility to undertake a variety of assignments;
Ability to work with minimal supervision.
- Willingness to engage in extensive professional development to support students with complex needs
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
- Criminal Record/RCMP Check with Vulnerable Sector; to be provide before the first day of employment, dated no more than 3 months prior to your start date
- Standard First Aid; to be provided within 3 months of the first day of employment
- Completion of the Education Assistant YG Learn course
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
- Include three references along with your cover letter and resume
- As English is the administrative language for the Government of Yukon, please submit your cover letter and resume in English.
- If you are a permanent (indeterminate) Educational Assistant in a Yukon school, you will need to seek permission from your Superintendent to apply on this job.
For more information about this position, please contact: Ruth Burridge, Principal, email address
If you have questions about our recruitment process or what rewarding career opportunities are available within the Department of Education, please contact:
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