Operations Assistant

Klondike Institute of Art & Culture (KIAC) is looking for part-time Operations Assistants!

Deadline to apply: October 16, 2026 at 4:00pm

Position Summary

The Operations Assistant helps keep the KIAC open, welcoming, and well cared for. The Operations Assistant provides reception and operations support for members, artists, staff, and the public, opens and closes Dënäkär Zho in the evenings and on weekends, and assists with the day-to-day upkeep of KIAC’s facilities.

Please see the Job Description Summary that follows. For a full job description, please contact Lana at [email protected] .

About the Positions

• We’re looking for someone who is keen to work 4 to 12 hours per week , who is able to start October 15th, or shortly after.
• This is a term, evening and weekend position ending March 31, 2027, with a possibility of extension.
• The salary for this position starts at $22.90 per hour.

About You

You're detail-oriented and collaborative, with warmth and respect for everyone, and you bring an anti-oppressive lens to your work. You're a reliable self-starter, who’s able to work within your role independently.

About Us

KIAC is a vibrant artistic and cultural centre at the edge of the Arctic that cultivates creativity through film, music, visual, literary, and performing arts. We host a variety of festivals, events, exhibitions, and arts education programs out of the Dënäkär Zho building on Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in Territory in Dawson City, Yukon.

Our mission is to increase the quality of life of Yukoners through the creation, presentation, and celebration of art. We believe arts and culture create strong and empowered communities.

Our work is guided by the following values:

• We nurture creativity.
• We are welcoming.
• We uplift one another.
• We are open and transparent.
• We decolonize how we work.
  

About the Hiring Process

• Candidates will be assessed by a two-person Hiring Committee consisting of the Operations Director, and Office & Communications Manager.
• During the hiring process, a review metric will be created that aligns directly with the duties and responsibilities outlined in the Operations Assistant Job Description . This review metric will be used to determine the suitability of all candidates.
• All candidates who submit an application shall be notified if they were not successful in moving forward for an interview before the successful candidate is announced. All candidates who participate in an interview and are not successful shall be similarly notified.
• Additionally, all candidates who are being seriously considered following an interview:
  • may be asked to complete an assignment to demonstrate their skills;
  • will be asked to provide a minimum of three professional references who can speak to their suitability for this position.

How to Apply

• External Applications will be accepted until October 16, 2026 at 4:00pm.
• Candidates are asked to provide a Cover Letter and Resume in PDF format sent via email to [email protected] .
• In their cover letter, applicants should speak to:
  • Their suitability in relation to the duties and responsibilities outlined in the job description. A failure to do so will result in the candidate being at a disadvantage upon review against the hiring metric.
  • Their connection to Dawson, including how their professional and lived experience could contribute to this role, and how their values align with the values at KIAC.

KIAC is committed to an accessible and inclusive hiring process. Accommodations are available at any stage. Please contact us to discuss your needs.

Equity Statement

KIAC is dedicated to being a diverse and inclusive workplace where individuals are valued and appreciated for their unique perspectives and contributions. We are committed to considering equity in all aspects of our programming and employment. As such, we invite all applicants to self-disclose as a member of an equity-deserving group that faces barriers when gaining meaningful employment. Those who disclose their status as members of equity-deserving groups will be prioritized for this position as long as they meet the minimum requirements.

KIAC defines equity-deserving groups as groups of people who are directly impacted by systems of oppression and violence. In this case, these groups can be said to be subject to barriers to equitable employment in Canada. These groups may include, but are not limited to:

• Indigenous people including First Nations, Métis, and Inuit people, particularly those who belong to the Tr'ondëk Hwëch'in First Nation;
• Black people;
• people of colour;
• 2SLGBTQ+ people;
• disabled and neurodiverse people.

If you have questions on how KIAC defines equity-deserving groups, please don’t hesitate to reach out by calling 993.5005 or emailing [email protected] .

Operations Assistant Job Description Summary

Reporting to the Director of Operations, the Operations Assistant provides friendly and knowledgeable reception services, including greeting visitors, responding to inquiries, processing payments, and sharing basic information about KIAC programming, presentations, and activities as provided by managers. The role also supports members, programs, and events, working under the direction of managers and coordinators and following established procedures.

This is a dynamic position suited to someone who is organized, enthusiastic, community-minded, and passionate about the arts. The position is based in Dawson City, Yukon, at KIAC.

Key Responsibilities

• Operations support: Provide reception services, open and close Dënäkär Zho & the ODD Gallery in the evenings and on weekends, and help uphold KIAC's Safer Spaces policy.
• Member support: Deliver facility and equipment orientations and support member drop-in and rental use.
• Facility support: Help keep the facility clean, organized, stocked, and safe through day-to-day upkeep and facility checks.
• Presentation & programming support: May provide on-site assistance during events, exhibitions, and presentations as needed.

Required Skills and Experience*

• A dependable self-starter who can reliably open and close the facility, handle issues within their role without being directed, and report anything larger to the appropriate manager
• Ability to work independently, following assigned tasks and established procedures
• Ability to work with a group and get along with people within an anti-oppressive framework
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to collaborate with KIAC departments and volunteers
• Basic computer literacy in the Google Workspace suite and internet use

Preferred Skills and Experience*

• Knowledge or willingness to learn basic tech set up and use of projectors, PA system, and camera equipment
• Experience in basic administration, including knowledge of (or the ability to quickly learn) the Google Suite (Gmail, Docs, Sheets, Drive), point-of-sale software (Square), and social media platforms
• Knowledge and understanding of KIAC operations

*Experience is considered to be built though:

• engagement in formal and/or informal education and/or training,
• paid and/or volunteer work experience,
• community organizing and/or activism, and/or
• domestic labour.

Conditions of Employment

• Must be eligible to work in Canada
• Must be available for evening and weekend work
• A clear Vulnerable Sector Check submitted within three months of the start date
• This is an in-person, office-based role. Candidates must be currently residing in, or able to relocate to, Dawson City, Yukon by start date. KIAC does not provide housing or moving expenses.

Working Conditions

• Primarily an indoor position; a standing desk option is available.
• Will have a set weekly schedule, with options to work additional hours and events.
• Light cleaning tasks required, such as sweeping, removing garbage, organizing supplies and equipment, and laundry.
• Some outdoor work required, including seasonal tasks such as clearing snow from entry areas.
• Event and program set-up (e.g., chairs, sound equipment, stage pieces); must be able to lift up to 25 lbs occasionally.