First Nations Health & Social Liaison Worker - FNHP - Whitehorse General Hospital

Requisition # FIRST003117 (PSAC Bargaining Unit)

Casual On Call - No Guaranteed Hours

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 participates in patient care, planning, counselling and support to patients and their families. In addition, plans and develops culturally relevant health counselling and support programs for Indigenous (First Nation, Inuk, and Métis) patients. Acts as a consumer advocate for Indigenous people using the health care system when dealing with Indigenous, community, Territorial, Provincial, and Federal agencies. The incumbent also assists with the planning and provision of culturally relevant training and support for healthcare providers, including the other First Nations Health Programs team members to ensure quality and culturally sensitive holistic healthcare.

Knowledge, skills and abilities required:

• Excellent knowledge of culture, traditions, social history and economic conditions of Yukon First Nations;
• Very good knowledge of trends and developments in the field of child development, with emphasis on First Nation requirements;
• Good knowledge of trends and developments in the areas of Indigenous health care and social service with particular emphasis on Indigenous requirements;
• Knowledge of health and social programs in the Yukon;
• Strong counselling skills;
• Strong analytical skills;
• Good interpersonal skills for consensus building and problem solving;
• Ability to plan and develop culturally relevant health counselling and support programs for First Nations people and healthcare providers;
• Ability to work with all Indigenous people and develop and maintain effective interpersonal relationships;
• Ability to deal with trauma and stressful situations and work as part of a healthcare team;
• Initiative to self-direct and maintain program delivery;
• Flexibility and good judgment;
• Good analytical and organizational skills;
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written;
• Reliability; and
• Ability to work effectively in a cross-cultural environment.

The successful candidate will have extensive experience with Yukon First Nations’ people and graduation from an acceptable social service or health care program (4 years) is required for this position. Non-Violent Crisis Intervention training is desired. An equivalent combination of education and extensive related working experience may also be considered. Please note : this position requires the ability to work days, evenings and weekends. Preference will be given to candidates of First Nation Ancestry.

Incentives:

• Free Parking
• On-site Gym

TO APPLY: Visit our website and apply by 4:00pm November 24, 2026

For more information, contact recruitment at 867-393-8675/8700 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: November 10, 2026