Department

Government of Yukon -> Environment - Parks & Planning - North Region

Location

Dawson City, YT Y0B 1G0 CA (Primary)

Job Type

Auxiliary Seasonal

End Date

23 September 2026

Full/Part Time

Full-time

Standard Hours Bi-weekly

75

Classification

AR08

Salary

$33.75 - $39.02

Union

YEU

Days Off

As Per Rotation

Travel

10%

Admissibility

Open to all Candidates, Preference - Canadian Indigenous Ancestry, Preference - Yukon First Nations ancestry

This competition is open to all candidates who meet the above noted Admissibility. A hiring preference will apply for qualified candidates of Canadian Indigenous ancestry, with a priority for qualified Yukon First Nation candidates. This initiative is in support of Yukon government’s goal for a representative public service. For more information on the hiring preference visitwww.yukon.ca/hiring-preference.

Job Summary and Requirements

Park Interpreter – Tombstone Territorial Park

Yukon Parks manages a system of parks and campgrounds around the Yukon. The primary destination park is the beautiful and scenic Tombstone Territorial Park on the Dempster Highway. We are offering an exciting opportunity for you to share your love of parks with the public and to enrich the experiences of visitors to Yukon Parks.

This is a seasonal position working May 4 to September 23, 2026. Park interpreters stay on-site at Tombstone for duration of scheduled shifts (8 days on, 6 days off). Basic on-site accommodations are provided. Travel to and from the park is the responsibility of the individual.

This role is responsible for the development and delivery of interpretive services that educate visitors about the park’s natural, cultural, and conservation values. By engaging diverse audiences, the position supports public awareness, stewardship, and high-quality visitor experiences.

To see the Job Description for the role, scroll to the bottom of the page and click the link next to “Job Description”.

Essential Qualifications

To be considered for this opportunity, you must clearly demonstrate how you meet the following qualifications in your application. Be sure to highlight how your experience aligns with the “must haves” for this position and include month and year for each work experience entry. Please note, selection for further consideration will be based solely on the information you provide in your resume.

• Coursework or studies in environmental programs, interpretation or a related field;
• Experience delivering and/or planning interpretative programs;
• Experience in backcountry travel and navigation;
• Experience providing visitor services in a public facing environment, including responding to visitor inquiries and providing information.

Candidates who have education, training, and/or experience equivalent to the above qualifications may be equally considered.

Desired Knowledge, Skills and Suitability

To support the operational goals of this position, candidates may be assessed on the following:

-**CLIENT SERVICE ORIENTATION:**Demonstrates a strong commitment to providing professional, respectful, and informative service to park visitors, partners, and community members. -**COMMUNICATION, INTERPERSONAL, AND ADMINISTRATIVE SKILLS:**Demonstrates strong verbal and written communication skills, effective interpersonal engagement, and sound administrative abilities. -**INDEPENDENT AND TEAM WORK:**Demonstrates the ability to work safely and effectively both independently in remote or wilderness settings and collaboratively as a contributing member of a team. -**KNOWLEDGE OF BACKCOUNTRY TRAVEL AND NAVIGATION:**Demonstrates knowledge and practical skills in backcountry travel, route planning, wilderness safety, and navigation using maps, compass, and GPS technology. -**KNOWLEDGE OF PARK MANAGEMENT AND INTERPRETATION:**Applies knowledge of park management principles, interpretation theory, and educational techniques to enhance visitor experiences and promote ethical stewardship. -**KNOWLEDGE OF TR’ONDËK HWËCH’IN HISTORY AND CULTURE:**Demonstrates understanding and respect for the history, traditions, and cultural values of the Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in, incorporating this knowledge into interpretive programs and public interactions. -**KNOWLEDGE OF YUKON NATURAL ECOSYSTEMS:**Demonstrates understanding of Yukon’s unique ecosystems, including local flora, fauna, and landscape.

Application Requirements

• Include the month and year you started and ended a job when you list your work experience.

• Do not provide a cover letter for this requisition. It will not be reviewed.

• Please keep your resume to a maximum of 2000 words.

Additional Information

Conditions of Employment

Your appointment may not be finalized until the following conditions are met:

• Valid Yukon Class 5 driver’s licence;
• First Aid/CPR certificate.

Job Requirements

• Live and work in a remote setting;
• Work evenings and weekends;
• Work in various types of outdoor conditions.

About the Process

After you submit your application, it will be included in the pool of applications for this competition. Once the posting closes, the hiring panel will review all applications and agree on a screened selection based solely on the information provided in each application.

Artificial Intelligence (AI), Large Language Models, and automated screening tools arenotused at any stage of the competition.

Following the screening, all applicants will be notified of the outcome and advised if they will advance to the next stage of the competition. Applicants can expect to receive notification within two weeks of the closing date indicated at the bottom of the posting.

For more information about the application process and free resources to help with writing your resume, visit this Yukon Government page.

-For more information about the position, contact Olivia Masters (She/Her), Park Interpretive Supervisor, atOlivia.Masters@Yukon.ca. -For more information about the process, contact Rodney Hatcher (They/He), HR Consultant, atRodney.Hatcher@yukon.ca.

**Please do not email resumes to either of these addresses; resumes will only be accepted through the E-Recruitment system

Why joining us is a great idea.

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We support balancing personal and professional needs through comprehensive benefits, the ability to build your professional skills through learning and developmental opportunities, and flexible work and leave options.

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Eligibility List

12 months

Post Date

02 March 2026

Close Date

13 March 2026

Job Description

Job Description.