Careers

We promote wellness, self-sufficiency, and prosperity in our community through cultural teachings and environmental stewardship, and by building and maintaining an accountable government that motivates, inspires, and provides opportunities for the Vuntut Gwitchin.

With boundless pride in our ancient cultural heritage and ancestral homelands, we exercise our inherent right to self-government, to take the responsibility for the general welfare of our citizens, and to provide for the good government of our community, lands and resources.

Community Mental Wellness and Addictions Outreach Worker

Permanent Full-time

The Community Mental Wellness and Addictions Outreach Worker provides support and advocacy services to citizens struggling with mental health and/or addictions.

Heritage Interpreter

Full-time

Reporting to the Heritage Manager, this position provides visitor services at John Tizya Centre (JTC), organizing presentations, providing tours, creating exhibits and programs, researching and collecting exhibit materials and maintenance of exhibits. The position assists the supervisor in developing funding proposals, programming budgets and work plans. This position interacts with the general public constantly.

IT Support Specialist

Full-time (permanent)

The IT Support Specialist is responsible for providing technical support and assistance to staff within the organization. This role ensures the smooth operation of the organization's IT infrastructure by troubleshooting and resolving hardware, software, and network-related issues.

Lands Technician

Term Full-time (65 hours bi-weekly)

Reporting to the Lands Manager, the position will enhance VGFN’s capacity to effectively contribute to processes to accelerate completion of outstanding work on protected areas in VGFN’s traditional territory, as well as participate in future protected area planning.

Adult Language Teacher

Full-time Permanent or Part Time Permanent

Reporting to the Language Specialist, this position is responsible for learning language and managing language teachers and teaching adult language courses.

Community Van Drivers (Week Days)

Full-time Permanent

Reporting to the Community Services Manager, the position will transport citizens within the community and is responsible for the overall safety of passengers. The driver is also responsible for conducting safety and security checks at VGG buildings and other tasks as assigned. The work schedule is Monday to Friday, from 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM.

Community Van Drivers (Week Nights and Weekends)

Full-time Permanent

Reporting to the Community Services Manager, the position will transport citizens within the community and is responsible for the overall safety of passengers. The driver is also responsible for conducting safety and security checks at VGG buildings and other tasks as assigned. The work schedule is Monday to Friday, from 4:30 PM to 9am and Saturday & Sunday from 8 AM to 6 PM.

Mechanic

Full-time Permanent

Reporting to the Community Services Manager, the position performs preventative and on-demand maintenance and minor repairs on the Vuntut Gwitchin First Nation (VGFN) vehicle asset pool (e.g., trucks, snowmachines, boats, quads) and maintains a relevant inventory of parts and materials.

Water Delivery Swamper

Full-time Permanent

Reporting to the Community Services Manager, the position will be responsible for assisting the Water Delivery Driver with a variety of manual labour-related tasks, including lifting and moving equipment and materials, and completing inspections and reports.

Water Truck Driver

Full-time Permanent

Reporting to the Community Services Manager, the position will be responsible for driving the water truck, loading and delivering water to community customers as per the schedule.

Bus Driver

Part time - term

Reporting to the Community Services Manager, this position plays a vital role in ensuring the safe transportation of students to and from Chief Zzeh Gittlit School. In addition, you will have the opportunity to drive community members to various special activities and events, contributing to the vibrancy and connectivity of our community.

School Cooks

Full time or part time, temporary based on the school year

VGFN is hiring 1 to 2 School Cooks, to work either part-time or full-time, as part of the school’s food services team. Reporting to the Executive Director and/or School Principal, you will be responsible for preparing, cooking, and serving food for our school breakfast and lunch programs, and at times for special events. This role requires adherence to health, safety, and hygiene regulations while providing well-balanced, nutritious meals that cater to dietary and allergy needs, as well as specific requests.

Education Support Worker

Full-time, term

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of youth and supporting their educational journey? Reporting to the Manager, Education and Culture, this role provides essential support to Vuntut Gwitchin First Nation (VGFN) students in Old Crow.