Academic Project Initiatives Officer – North to North Program

Employment opportunity number
25.85

Department
Provost Office

Salary
$41.13 to $48.95 hourly

Term
Term to May 31, 2026

Campus
Whitehorse, Ayamdigut

Closing date
August 3, 2025

Job Description

Academic Project Initiatives Officer – North to North Program
Provost Office
Ayamdigut (Whitehorse)
Wage: $41.13 to $48.95 hourly
Part time: .75
Term to May 31, 2026
Employment Opportunity No.: 25.85

Closing date: August 3, 2025

Yukon University is seeking an Academic Project Initiatives Officer for the planning, coordination and implementation of the Global Affairs North-to-North project. This position coordinates with Yukon University’s faculty, staff and students as well as faculty, staff and students in other Canadian Northern post-secondary institutions.

The ideal candidate will have the following experience and qualifications:
Undergraduate degree
Experience coordinating various stakeholders and facilitating feedback sessions
Strong analytical, communications, time management, teamwork, and organizational skills.
Effective proactive problem solving and conflict resolution skills
Strong interpersonal skills in multicultural/international contexts
In addition, the following would be an asset:
Experience coordinating large projects in an educational environment.
Experience working in a post-secondary institution
Ability to follow and implement academic and exchange policies and procedures
Experience administering federal government agencies and contribution agreements (e.g., Global Affairs Canada)
Dedication to creating positive student and employee experiences.
Yukon University is committed to the values of equity, diversity, and inclusion. All qualified persons are encouraged to apply; however qualified candidates who self-identify as Yukon first Nations, as well as Metis, Inuit or other Indigenous ancestry will be given priority.

Consideration may be given to candidates with the appropriate blend of education and experience.

For additional information please contact:
Nicole Percival
npercival@yukonu.ca

Quoting the employment opportunity number, please send your cover letter and resume to:

Human Resource Services

Yukon University, Box 2799

Whitehorse, Yukon, Y1A 5K4

Fax: 867 668 8896

Email: hr@yukonu.ca

Applicants should clearly outline all relevant qualifications since selection for interview will be based on applications submitted. A statement of qualifications, which outlines the selection standards, and a position description are available in PDF format for all Bargaining Unit positions, by following the links above.

Please be prepared to provide official transcripts upon request.

We wish to thank all applicants for their interest, but advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Read more