Construction Assistant

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY  

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC WITH PREFERENCE TO TH CITIZENS

Competition #: 2026-04-002

Construction Assistant 

Department: Housing & Infrastructure 

Location: Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in Offices – Dawson, YT 

Posting Date: April 10, 2026 

Standard Hours Bi-Weekly:  75 

Start Date: Immediately 

End Date: One (1) year from start date 

Salary: Level 5 Step 1 ($2,806.50 bi-weekly) 

Closing Date:  Until Filled

Reporting to the Construction Supervisor, this position is responsible for carrying out construction, repairs, renovations and upgrades to TH infrastructure and heritage sites in all areas related to the carpentry trade. The incumbent will assist in all related functions necessary to ensure the safety, security, and functionality of capital construction projects and team, adherence to national and Yukon building codes, preventative maintenance, risk assessments and the managing of inventories and supplies lists. The position will assist in the supervision of other carpenters and maintenance employees, and participate in the development and advancement of TH apprentice carpenters. The incumbent is responsible for direct supervision of jeje-in on site when the Construction Supervisor is not available. This position will be expected to work in all weather, temperatures and in confined spaces such as foundations and attics.

An Eligibility List may be established from this competition – the duration of the eligibility list may be up to 12 months. The eligibility list may be used to fill future permanent full-time, permanent part-time, temporary full-time, temporary part-time, term, or auxiliary on-call vacancies within the same department and classification based on the organizational needs by going the next highest ranked candidate until the eligibility list expires.

If this opportunity interests you, please submit a cover letter & resume clearly demonstrating the qualifications below, as selection for further consideration will be based solely on the information you provide. Applications will not be accepted without a cover letter and resume.

Essential Qualifications:  

• High School Diploma (GED equivalency) with a minimum of five years of experience in carpentry with finishing work including fine woodwork. An equivalent combination of education, knowledge, skills, and experience may be considered.  

• Apprenticeship endorsement, an asset.  

• Experience supervising and monitoring employees on a worksite, including mentoring apprentices.  

• Knowledge of construction methods and various trades such as demolition, framing, basic HVAC/ electrical/plumbing, underlayment, drywall hanging, taping, and finishing, painting, tiling, flooring installation, finish carpentry, window, door, and siding installation. 

• Experience interpreting blueprints, drawings, sketches and calculating supply requirements as well as executing the requested task.  

• Knowledge of northern climates and building methods. 

• Knowledge of Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in Government structure, social values, and culture.  

• Good computer skills, including MS Word, Excel, Outlook, video conferencing, and applicable software 
  

Conditions of Employment: 

• Criminal Records Check with Vulnerable sector screening.  

• Class 5 driver’s license with a clear driver’s abstract.  

• Commitment to take / update OH&S training, including First Aid, WHMIS, TDG’s, Fall Restraint, Confined Workspaces, hazard assessments and development of safe operating procedures. 

• TH101 Cultural Awareness training. 

A detailed job description is available upon request.

Apply online at: https://www.trondek.ca/work-with-us/job-board/

Phone:  (867) 993-7100   Send inquiries to:  hrjobs@trondek.ca 

Physical Location:  1242 Front Street, Dawson City, Yukon 

We thank all applicants, but only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. 

“To work together, to speak with one voice and to serve Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in Citizens  

in the pursuit of a strong, healthy, and united future.”