Job posting closes: August 13th, 2026 at 5:00pm Yukon Standard Time

At our core, the City of Whitehorse is committed to cultivating an inclusive employee community and workspace, confronting racism and biases for fairness and equity, while advancing reconciliation and accessibility.

The City promotes work life balance for its employees and offers flexible work arrangements, such as work from home and compressed work weeks, subject to applicable administrative directives.

An Eligibility List may be established from this job posting – The duration of the eligibility list will be 6 months.  Future vacancies will be filled by going to the next highest ranked candidate until the eligibility list expires.  The City wishes to thank all applicants for their interest but only those candidates selected to advance in the recruitment will be contacted.  Note that only those candidates eligible to legally work in Canada will be considered.

This position is covered by a collective agreement between the City of Whitehorse and the Public Service Alliance of Canada/Yukon Employees Union. 

The City wishes to thank all applicants for their interest but only those candidates selected to advance in the recruitment will be contacted.  Note that only those candidates eligible to legally work in Canada will be considered.

Program Instructor, Child & Youth   

Job Code: 323
Department: Recreation 

Job Summary:

The incumbent is responsible for the planning, organizing and delivery of recreational programs and supporting of special events. 

Duties and Responsibilities:

This description contains elements necessary for identification and evaluation of the job. The incumbent may be required to perform other related duties

1.    Plan and facilitate developmentally appropriate programs for children and youth.
2.    Ensure the program environment is safe for participants.
3.    Communicate, liaise, and respond to enquiries from internal staff, participants, community partners, parents, and the public.
4.    Maintain program space, ensuring equipment is set-up taken down and stored appropriately. Document unusual behavior and report suspicions of abuse.
5.    Compile statistics, maintain accurate records and provide feedback on recreational programs
6.    Follow, so far as is reasonably practicable, established safety procedures and standards.
7.    Other related duties.

This description contains the elements necessary for the identification and evaluation of the job. The incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

Working Conditions:

Majority of work is performed under public recreation setting environment with some exposure to noisy conditions and bodily fluids. Hours of work between 05:00 and 01 :00, Sunday to Saturday. Regular evening and weekend work is required. 

Knowledge and Skills:

• Completion of Grade 12.
• 2 year previous experience working or volunteering with children and youth in a recreational setting and 3 month on the job training.
• RCMP Criminal Record and Vulnerable Sector Check.
• Standard First Aid, CPR Level C + AED.
• WHMIS.
• Class 5 driver's license
• Food Safe Level 1-is an asset.
• High Five Principles of Healthy Child Development Certification or equivalent is an asset.
• Ability to communicate well with a wide range of age groups and abilities.
• Ability to motivate children and youth and manage behavior problems.
• Ability to plan and implement quality learning programs for children and youth.
• Conflict resolution skills and ability to deal with the general public.
• Ability to foster and maintain effective relationships with stakeholders.

An equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered.

Examples of Equipment to Operate:

First aid, a variety of sporting equipment, and general office equipment, including computer skills to operate software programs related to ERP system, spreadsheets, word processing, electronic mail, PowerPoint, etc. 

Other Details:

Job seekers are required to create an online profile and submit their application electronically through the City's online Applicant system via www.whitehorse.ca/careers. Instructions on applications are provided at https://www.whitehorse.ca/our-government/employment/how-to-apply/. If you have any further questions regarding this posting, please contact the recruiter at HR@whitehorse.ca.

To apply for this position, you are required to submit your resume. 

Various tests and/or exams may be administered as part of the recruiting process. 

At the time this posting closes, candidates must have valid and current licenses/certifications/education that match the position requirements. Candidates who are selected to continue with the recruiting process will be required to provide proof of qualifications during their interview.