Vice-President, Reconciliation, Central Yukon (Dawson City)

Vice-President, Reconciliation Office of the President Ayamdigut (Whitehorse) Campus Permanent, Full-Time Based on 75 hours bi-weekly Employment Opportunity No.: 26.32

Closing Date:

April 17, 2026 - 4:30pm

Yukon University

is seeking to fill the role of Vice-President, Reconciliation. The successful candidate will be an exceptional leader who confirms the following:

You are a Yukon First Nations citizen.

You demonstrate a strong connection to Yukon First Nations Culture, Languages and cultural practice.

You demonstrate a substantial connection to Yukon First Nations and have respectful relationships with First Nations leaders in the region.

You hold a graduate degree, or other comparable combined qualifications and demonstrated leadership experience in an academic context.

You value post-secondary education and the role that education can play in advancing reconciliation in Canada.

You have leadership experience in Yukon First Nation organizations and extensive knowledge of Yukon First Nations communities including on various policies, statutes, and reports/initiatives pertaining to Indigenous people and post-secondary education (e.g. UNDRIP, TRC Calls to Action, MMIWG, RCAP, etc.).

You have knowledge of and experience with post-secondary education initiatives, programs, and transformative practices in support of Indigenous education, student success, and community engagement.

In addition, the following qualifications and experience will be considered strong assets:

A record of mentorship or training in Indigenous knowledges and skills either at the community or institutional level.

A clear understanding of, or experience with, academic administration, processes, and procedures.

The Value You Bring as a First Nations Citizen As a First Nations Citizen from the Yukon, you bring an understanding of this special place. You have seen the development of a College in the Yukon and the transition of that College to a University with a goal of providing access to postsecondary education for all citizens of the Yukon and Yukon First Nations. Your understanding of the north and your passion for its future will influence the direction of Yukon University for future generations.

For a full description of Yukon University's structure, goals, mandate, future initiatives, growth plan, and the scope of this position, please refer to the attached brief.

Applicants should clearly outline all relevant qualifications since selection for interview will be based on applications submitted. Please be prepared to provide official transcripts upon request. We wish to thank all applicants for their interest, but advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Contact:

Human Resource Services Yukon University, Box 2799 Whitehorse, Yukon, Y1A 5K4 Fax: 867 668 8896 Email:

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