Academic Project Initiatives Officer – North to North Program

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