FNHP Cultural Programs Coordinator - Whitehorse General Hospital

Requisition # CULTU003080 (PSAC Bargaining Unit)

Term Full Time – (1.0 FTE)

November 3, 2026 – March 1, 2027

This position is at Level 08 with an hourly pay range of $41.30 - $52.25

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, First Nation Health Programs, the incumbent is responsible for coordinating the Traditional Medicine Program, Traditional Diet Program, and other First Nations culture-based programming offered by YHC. This includes informing patients and families of availability of the traditional foods and medicines, traditional healing options, interpretation and Elder services. The incumbent contacts the helpers/healers of patients’ choice and facilitates traditional healing through foods and medicines. The incumbent will also be responsible for the care and use of the Healing Room and any First Nations ceremonies requested. The incumbent participates in patient care, referrals, planning, counseling and support to First Nation patients and their families as required. The incumbent contributes to the cultural component of the education provided to health care providers and other hospital staff.

Knowledge, skills and abilities required:

• Excellent knowledge and practice of Traditional Methods of Healing including use of traditional medicines.
• Excellent knowledge of culture, traditions, social history, and economic conditions of Yukon First Nations.
• Good knowledge of trends and developments in social service field and considerations for First Nations.
• Knowledge of Yukon Social Service and Healthcare systems.
• Knowledge of office practices and procedures.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with First Nations Elders and Traditional Helpers.
• Initiative to self-direct and manage program delivery.
• Ability to plan, implement, and co-ordinate meetings, gatherings, and conferences.
• Strong counseling skills.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Good research skills.
• Excellent communications skills, both oral and written including public speaking skills.
• Good interpersonal skills for consensus building and problem solving.
• Flexibility and good judgment.

The successful candidate is required to have an Extensive experience with Yukon First Nations people and traditional healing methods (5-7 years directly related experience) and graduation from an acceptable social service or health care program (2 years). An equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience may be considered. Fluency in one or more Yukon First Nations languages.

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

TO APPLY: Visit our website and apply by 4:00pm November 3, 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-identification 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: October 20, 2026