Indigenous Outreach Liaison - (63863)

In support of the Diversity Services’ Indigenous Recruitment and Development Program (IRDP), this competition is Restricted to persons of Canadian Indigenous ancestry with a preference to Yukon First Nations

This is for a one (1) term position working 75 hours biweekly until March 31, 2027.

At Tourism and Culture, we are a dynamic team of professionals dedicated to promoting and preserving Yukon’s rich tourism, arts, heritage, and cultural sectors. We take pride in the beauty of our land, the character of our people, and the uniqueness of our history. Together, we work to make Yukon the place the world wants to be.

The Indigenous Outreach Liaison plays an important role in supporting Yukon Indigenous artists and cultural carriers by offering guidance and culturally informed advice to help them navigate funding structures, grant applications, and other resources available to sustain and grow their artistic and cultural practices.

This position contributes to the development and delivery of Yukon government arts funding programs by providing insights and recommendations that enhance accessibility, equity, and responsiveness to Indigenous communities. The Liaison leads and coordinates outreach initiatives aimed at increasing awareness and participation in arts funding opportunities, while actively building and nurturing respectful, collaborative relationships with Indigenous artists and cultural carriers across the territory.

For more information about this position, please contact Manager, Arts, at Suki.Wellman@yukon.ca or (867) 332-4684.

For more information about the recruitment process, please contact Kristen Mintz, Human Resources Consultant, at Kristen.Mintz@yukon.ca or (867) 667-5679.

Please do not email resumes to the email address above; resumes may only be accepted through the E-Recruitment application system. To create your E-Recruitment account, click here.

Essential Qualifications:

Please submit your resume clearly demonstrating how you meet the following qualifications. Please note selection for further consideration will be based solely on the information you provide in your resume. If you have these qualifications, ensure you clearly expand upon them (for each applicable employer) in your resume using the year/month format. Candidates should have and may be assessed on:

• Coursework in Arts Administration, Fine Arts, Indigenous Studies, Humanities, Public Administration or related field;
• Experience in arts administration or cultural program delivery;
• Demonstrated experience working with Indigenous artists, communities or organizations;
• Experience administering funds and/or budgets, including assessment of financial reporting is an asset.

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

Before applying, you may want to refer to our sample resume to assist you in submitting your application.
 

Desired Knowledge, Skills and Suitability:

Candidates should have and may be assessed on:

• An understanding of various art practices and disciplines in the recreational, community, professional arts and creative & cultural industries;
• Strong understanding of Indigenous cultures and protocols;
• Ability to interact with the public;
• Strong project management skills;
• Excellent organizational and time management skills;
• Knowledge of funding structures and grant processes;
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team setting;
• Strong communication and relationship building skills;
• Strong client service skills.
   

Additional Information:

Conditions of Employment:

• Class 5 Yukon driver’s license.

Job Requirements:

• Willingness to work weekends, and flexible hours as required.
• Willingness and ability to travel throughout the Yukon.

*Relocation expenses will not be provided for this position.

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