About the role
Nurturing Yukon learners through community wisdom.
Empower and inspire learners, families and communities to lead necessary change in education and society through Yukon First Nations ways.
This is a one (1), 4-year term position
Johnson Elementary School (JES) and Watson Lake Secondary School (WLSS) - Watson Lake
Home to the Liard First Nation people, Watson Lake school is one of 11 Yukon schools that have joined the newly established First Nation School Board (FNSB) in the Yukon. Dene Zā́gé’- Kaska is the traditional language of the Liard First Nation people.
Johnson Elementary School is a K – 7 school with approximately 130 students. Watson Lake Secondary School is an Gr 8-12 school with approximately 90 students. We are actively seeking a committed and qualified Wellness Specialist who is dedicated to living in and being an active member of the community and who can adapt well to a remote lifestyle. Our educational professionals’ value authentic relationships and are committed to working with learners, families, community, local First Nation government, administration and the FNSB to make positive, progressive changes to education outcomes for learners of Watson Lake.
For more information about our school, please visit our website at Johnson Elementary School or Watson Lake Secondary School and the First Nation School Board website.
The School Wellness Position
The School Wellness Specialist works in collaboration with Liard First Nation and school staff, while receiving clinical oversight from Student Support Services, to provide a broad range of direct supports and consultation services to students, families, and staff at both Watson Lake Secondary and Johnson Elementary Schools.
The position works collaboratively with learners, families, First Nation Government, community service providers, and educators to identify learners concerns and to provide supportive services which contribute to the success of all learners. The position plays an important role in working in partnership with the First Nation to localize and provide supports, grounded in Liard First Nations ways.
Essential Qualifications
Please submit your resume clearly demonstrating how you meet each of the following qualifications. Emphasize how your work experiences and related duties align with the essential and asset qualifications listed below. Note that selection for further consideration is based solely on the information you provide in your resume.
For more information on how to prepare and submit your resume visit this resource page on Yukon.ca*.*
- Relevant education or training in social work or a related field
- Experience providing social work-related services, which may encompass assessments, consultation, case management, counseling, crisis intervention, and/or referrals.
- Experience offering social and emotional support to children and youth.
- Training in Restorative practices, Critical Incident Stress Response/Debriefing and/or Violent Threat Risk Assessment
- Experience working in rural settings is an asset
- Experience working in partnership with First Nations community to localize supports is a preferred asset
Candidates who have education, training, and/or experience equivalent to the essential qualifications listed above may be equally considered.
Desired Knowledge, Skills and Suitability
Candidates should have and may be assessed on:
-
Ability to work collaboratively and maintain an authentic relationship with the Liard First Nations people, Community Elders, and families, promoting greater community involvement in school-based activities and educational programming
-
Strong planning and organizational skills, with the ability to evaluate and record progress, and motivate learners
-
Solid understanding of a philosophy of inclusive education
-
Excellent interpersonal, communication and collaborative skills to work with parents and caregivers, staff members, coaches, the First Nation School Board and other partners
-
Passion for developing and maintaining strong and respectful relationships and trust with students, their families, and the community as a whole
-
Demonstrated ability to implement practices that are grounded in restorative processes
-
Demonstrated ability to implement effective support systems to assist students (e.g., mentorship opportunities, study groups)
-
Knowledge of, and the ability to implement, developmentally responsive care and restorative practices
Additional Information
Conditions of Employment:
- Security Clearance, including Vulnerable Sector Check
- Valid class 5 driver’s license
Job Requirements:
-
Willingness and ability to travel within Yukon
-
Eligible to be Registered as a Social Worker in a Canadian College of Social Workers
Contact Details
To chat further about the position, community and school, reach out to Valerie Norman**!** Director of Schools, First Nation School Board, valerie.norman@fnsb.ca
If you have questions about the application process, reach out to Carole**!** **Carole Dumont, HR Consultant,**carole.dumont@yukon.ca
Shäw níthän | Máhsin cho | Gunałchîsh | Gùnèłchīsh | Sógá sénlá’ | Màhsi’ choo | Mähsi’ cho | Tsin’įį choh
Eligibility List
12 months
Post Date
04 September 2025
Close Date
17 September 2025
About Yukon Government
The Yukon public service offers a diversity of career options in a stable work environment. As a Yukon government public servant, you have access to on-the-job learning, leadership courses, interdepartmental training and tuition reimbursement, and the daily opportunity to direct your career path.
As Yukon government public servants, we are able to make a genuine difference in our communities. Every day, we work closely with both the people we serve and with the decision-makers who guide the policies that affect our lives. A career with us allows you to be a part of that process and watch the results of your work come to life in the real world.
Our employment equity policy affirms equal access for women, aboriginal people and people with disabilities to government jobs.
The Yukon government has been recognized as a Top 100 Employer in Canada since 2014. This is due to the benefits, leave options and opportunities for training and career development.
About the role
Nurturing Yukon learners through community wisdom.
Empower and inspire learners, families and communities to lead necessary change in education and society through Yukon First Nations ways.
This is a one (1), 4-year term position
Johnson Elementary School (JES) and Watson Lake Secondary School (WLSS) - Watson Lake
Home to the Liard First Nation people, Watson Lake school is one of 11 Yukon schools that have joined the newly established First Nation School Board (FNSB) in the Yukon. Dene Zā́gé’- Kaska is the traditional language of the Liard First Nation people.
Johnson Elementary School is a K – 7 school with approximately 130 students. Watson Lake Secondary School is an Gr 8-12 school with approximately 90 students. We are actively seeking a committed and qualified Wellness Specialist who is dedicated to living in and being an active member of the community and who can adapt well to a remote lifestyle. Our educational professionals’ value authentic relationships and are committed to working with learners, families, community, local First Nation government, administration and the FNSB to make positive, progressive changes to education outcomes for learners of Watson Lake.
For more information about our school, please visit our website at Johnson Elementary School or Watson Lake Secondary School and the First Nation School Board website.
The School Wellness Position
The School Wellness Specialist works in collaboration with Liard First Nation and school staff, while receiving clinical oversight from Student Support Services, to provide a broad range of direct supports and consultation services to students, families, and staff at both Watson Lake Secondary and Johnson Elementary Schools.
The position works collaboratively with learners, families, First Nation Government, community service providers, and educators to identify learners concerns and to provide supportive services which contribute to the success of all learners. The position plays an important role in working in partnership with the First Nation to localize and provide supports, grounded in Liard First Nations ways.
Essential Qualifications
Please submit your resume clearly demonstrating how you meet each of the following qualifications. Emphasize how your work experiences and related duties align with the essential and asset qualifications listed below. Note that selection for further consideration is based solely on the information you provide in your resume.
For more information on how to prepare and submit your resume visit this resource page on Yukon.ca*.*
- Relevant education or training in social work or a related field
- Experience providing social work-related services, which may encompass assessments, consultation, case management, counseling, crisis intervention, and/or referrals.
- Experience offering social and emotional support to children and youth.
- Training in Restorative practices, Critical Incident Stress Response/Debriefing and/or Violent Threat Risk Assessment
- Experience working in rural settings is an asset
- Experience working in partnership with First Nations community to localize supports is a preferred asset
Candidates who have education, training, and/or experience equivalent to the essential qualifications listed above may be equally considered.
Desired Knowledge, Skills and Suitability
Candidates should have and may be assessed on:
-
Ability to work collaboratively and maintain an authentic relationship with the Liard First Nations people, Community Elders, and families, promoting greater community involvement in school-based activities and educational programming
-
Strong planning and organizational skills, with the ability to evaluate and record progress, and motivate learners
-
Solid understanding of a philosophy of inclusive education
-
Excellent interpersonal, communication and collaborative skills to work with parents and caregivers, staff members, coaches, the First Nation School Board and other partners
-
Passion for developing and maintaining strong and respectful relationships and trust with students, their families, and the community as a whole
-
Demonstrated ability to implement practices that are grounded in restorative processes
-
Demonstrated ability to implement effective support systems to assist students (e.g., mentorship opportunities, study groups)
-
Knowledge of, and the ability to implement, developmentally responsive care and restorative practices
Additional Information
Conditions of Employment:
- Security Clearance, including Vulnerable Sector Check
- Valid class 5 driver’s license
Job Requirements:
-
Willingness and ability to travel within Yukon
-
Eligible to be Registered as a Social Worker in a Canadian College of Social Workers
Contact Details
To chat further about the position, community and school, reach out to Valerie Norman**!** Director of Schools, First Nation School Board, valerie.norman@fnsb.ca
If you have questions about the application process, reach out to Carole**!** **Carole Dumont, HR Consultant,**carole.dumont@yukon.ca
Shäw níthän | Máhsin cho | Gunałchîsh | Gùnèłchīsh | Sógá sénlá’ | Màhsi’ choo | Mähsi’ cho | Tsin’įį choh
Eligibility List
12 months
Post Date
04 September 2025
Close Date
17 September 2025
About Yukon Government
The Yukon public service offers a diversity of career options in a stable work environment. As a Yukon government public servant, you have access to on-the-job learning, leadership courses, interdepartmental training and tuition reimbursement, and the daily opportunity to direct your career path.
As Yukon government public servants, we are able to make a genuine difference in our communities. Every day, we work closely with both the people we serve and with the decision-makers who guide the policies that affect our lives. A career with us allows you to be a part of that process and watch the results of your work come to life in the real world.
Our employment equity policy affirms equal access for women, aboriginal people and people with disabilities to government jobs.
The Yukon government has been recognized as a Top 100 Employer in Canada since 2014. This is due to the benefits, leave options and opportunities for training and career development.