First Nations Youth Intern - First Nations Health Programs - Whitehorse General Hospital

Requisition # FIRST002933 (PSAC Bargaining Unit)

Casual on Call – No Guaranteed Hours

This position is at the L01 level with an hourly pay range of $28.69 - $36.30

Are you looking to be part of an exceptional and passionate health care team in one of Canada’s most spectacular natural environments with vast and stunning wilderness at your doorstep?

Yukon Hospitals strives to cultivate an environment of passionate and engaged people with a culture that values growth, work/life balance, and wellness in helping all our people reach optimal ability. Our organization is an integrated system of hospitals: Whitehorse General Hospital (79 beds), Watson Lake Community Hospital (6 beds) and Dawson City Community Hospital (6 beds).

Reporting to the Manager of First Nations Health Programs, the incumbent is responsible for assisting First Nations Health Programs in the areas of administrative duties, cleaning duties and cultural programs duties. Youth Interns will receive professional and personal development opportunities, while providing general support and assistance to various units across YHC. The incumbent's activities will have a primary objective of providing exposure to and training to areas of their interests in Units across YHC, while contributing to general support duties as assigned.

Knowledge, skills and abilities required:

• Indigenous Values;
• Motivation to learn about and contribute to health care settings;
• Motivation to pursue health careers;
• Willingness to complete personal and professional development;
• Willingness to take training and courses in computer literacy and medical terminology;
• Ability to multitask;
• Cross cultural awareness;
• Ability to work in a team environment;
• Basic customer service skills.

The successful applicant will have a minimum of one (1) year general work experience and will obtain certificates as required. To be eligible for the Youth Program you must be between 16 and 35 years of age.

Note: Preference will be given to applicants with First Nations ancestry.

TO APPLY: Visit our website and apply by 4:00pm August 7, 2026

For more information, contact recruitment at 867-393-8675/9000 ext. 8347

Visit whitehorse.ca and yukon.ca for more information on Whitehorse and living in the Yukon!

Indigenous Workforce Initiative - We are committed to having a workforce that reflects the community we serve. When you apply for a job, you can choose to identify as Indigenous in your application. Please do so in whatever manner you feel accurately reflects who you are. Yukon Hospitals’ Indigenous Engagement Advisor will then contact you to offer support with your application, share information about training or mentorships, and answer any questions you may have. All self-identfication information will remain confidential.

You can get support before or after applying for a job by contacting [email protected] or calling View phone number on yuwin.ca.

Yukon Hospital Corporation is committed to employment equity. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply, however, only those candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted. Unfortunately, at this time, we are unable to consider resumes from International applicants. Candidates must be legally entitled to work in Canada in order to apply, i.e. have Landed Immigrant Status, Work Visa, or be a Canadian Citizen.

Posting Date: July 27, 2026