Health and Wellness Attendant

PO Box 130. Carcross, Yukon Y0B 1B0
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Employment Opportunity
Job Title: #26-17 Wellness Assistant
Department: Health and Wellness
Status: Full-Time Permanent
Salary : C/TFN Wage Scale Level 5-6 ($27.92-$35.82p/hr)
Closing Date: March 19 th , 2026
This posting is to fill one (1) permanent full-time position. This is a 2-week posting. Candidates are encouraged not to delay submitting their application as this posting closes March 19 th , 2026, at 11:59pm. Resumes will be regularly screened until the position is closed.
We encourage all qualified candidates to apply. However, preference will be given to C/TFN Citizens, associate members and Indigenous candidates in accordance with the Aboriginal Employment Preference policy of the Canadian Human Rights Commission.
Carcross/Tagish First Nation Mission Statement
The Carcross/Tagish First Nation is mandated to protect the environment, health and wellness, education and aboriginal rights of our citizens; to continue to preserve to protect our culture, traditions, and languages; to protect and develop our natural resources and strengthen our economy and the Carcross/Tagish First Nation government for our future generations.
Your Role
Under the direct supervision of the Director, Health and Wellness, the Wellness Assistant is responsible for providing administrative services to the department, ensure reports and administrative work in relation to medical transport.
Your Benefits
We are pleased to offer a comprehensive package that includes competitive salaries, and ample job opportunities for professional growth. In addition, we provide a gas stipend for those who live more than 25kms from Carcross, and contributions to RRSP’s, ensuring that you are supported both professionally and personally.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Maintaining the proper flow of all written and verbal information coming in to and going out of the Health and Wellness Department;
Providing direct secretarial services to the Director and may assist other programs in the department, as provided by the director;
Coordinating and submitting time sheets, payment of travel, honorarium and other claims;
Assisting in scheduling when needed;
Recording, transcribing and distributing all staff meeting team minutes;
Assisting in scheduling and coordination of various other meetings, workshops, and events as required;
Assisting in or scheduling and coordinating appointments and travel arrangements as required.
Maintaining a schedule of staff appointments, meetings, holidays, special leaves, absences and other major events, on or at least a quarterly basis;
Organizing documents, materials, booking rooms and providing for refreshments for meetings as required;
Liaising with all departments as required, on matters of regarding shared budget expenditures, claims, submission of bills, purchase orders and cheques.
Preparing, typing and/or proofreading draft or final correspondence, memorandum, reports, proposals, policies, ext.
Maintaining current lists of reference materials, including the C/TFN phone list, C/TFN members appointed to boards and committees, and addresses of an information pertaining to other public and private sector agencies.
Coordinating all in-coming and out-going department checks;
Providing photocopies upon request
Monitor and documenting phone requests to the Director and other staff as required;
Maintaining client statistics, department office, workshop food inventories and other information as requested.
Responsible for providing the correct documentation to the administrative assistant
Responsible for recording and maintaining an updated travel log to be turned in bi-weekly
Responsible for getting to and from work on time.
Essential Qualifications
Please submit your resume, clearly highlighting how you meet the qualifications outlined in below. Candidates who are selected for further consideration will be based solely on the information provided in your resume.
Relevant education with business or secretarial courses;
A combination of education and work experience;
Three years experience in customer service roles
Desired Knowledge, Skills, and Suitability
In-depth knowledge of Carcross/Tagish First Nation traditions and heritage; history, culture, demographics, goals and aspirations;
Excellent organizational skills or
A combination of work experience and education
Strong interpersonal skills
Tactful, courteous, compassion and understanding
Ability to foster trust and acceptance at the community level
Ability to establish effective working relationships with other agencies and professionals in a variety of disciplines
Ability to be a role model who can foster trust and acceptance at the community level
Ability to work in a team environment
Ability to work respectfully with others in a cross-cultural environment
Ability to maintain sense of humour in stressful situations
Energetic with a “can do” attitude
Knowledge of Yukon First Nation organization and citizens
Ability to maintain positive staff working relationships
Good organizational, coordination and time management skills
Good record keeping and reporting skills
Ability to interface and communicate with C/TFN leadership, staff, citizens, and the general public
Ability to organize and prioritize several tasks at one time
Ability to encounter and deal effectively with volatile people
Ability to understand and work with basic financial accounting systems and budgets
Conditions of Employment
RCMP Criminal record with vulnerable sector
Class 5 driver’s license
Recent drivers abstract
Please submit your resume to [email protected] before the closing date with the competition name and number in the subject line.
Please note, there are no relocation costs associated with this position.