School Wellness Specialist

at  Yukon Government

EMPOWER AND INSPIRE LEARNERS, FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES TO LEAD NECESSARY CHANGE IN EDUCATION AND SOCIETY THROUGH YUKON FIRST NATIONS WAYS.

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 Gr8-12 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.

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.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Willingness and ability to travel within Yukon
• Eligible to be Registered as a Social Worker in a Canadian College of Social Workers