Academic Project Initiatives Officer – North to North Program

Job Description

<p><h3>Overview</h3><p>Academic Project Initiatives Officer – North to North Program</p><p><b>Academic Project Initiatives Officer – North to North Program</b> – Yukon University, Provost Office, Ayamdigut (Whitehorse)</p><p>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</p><p>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.</p>
<h3>Responsibilities</h3>
<ul>
<li>Plan, coordinate and implement the Global Affairs North-to-North project.</li>
<li>Coordinate with Yukon University’s faculty, staff and students, as well as faculty, staff and students in other Canadian Northern post-secondary institutions.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3>
<ul>
<li>Required: Undergraduate degree.</li>
<li>Experience coordinating various stakeholders and facilitating feedback sessions.</li>
<li>Strong analytical, communications, time management, teamwork, and organizational skills.</li>
<li>Effective proactive problem solving and conflict resolution skills.</li>
<li>Strong interpersonal skills in multicultural/international contexts.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Assets (preferred)</h3>
<ul>
<li>Experience coordinating large projects in an educational environment.</li>
<li>Experience working in a post-secondary institution.</li>
<li>Ability to follow and implement academic and exchange policies and procedures.</li>
<li>Experience administering federal government agencies and contribution agreements (e.g., Global Affairs Canada).</li>
<li>Dedication to creating positive student and employee experiences.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Equity, Diversity & Inclusion</h3>
<p>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.</p>
<h3>How to Apply</h3>
<p>For additional information please contact: Nicole Percival — npercival@yukonu.ca</p>
<p>Quoting the employment opportunity number, please send your cover letter and resume to:</p>
<p>Employment opportunity number 25.85<br/>Department Provost Office<br/>Salary $41.13 to $48.95 hourly<br/>Term to May 31, 2026<br/>Campus Whitehorse, Ayamdigut<br/>Closing date August 3, 2025</p>
<p>Human Resource Services<br/>Yukon University, Box 2799<br/>Whitehorse, Yukon, Y1A 5K4<br/>Fax: 867 668 8896<br/>Email: hr@yukonu.ca</p>
<p>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.</p>
<p>Please be prepared to provide official transcripts upon request.</p>
<p>We wish to thank all applicants for their interest, but advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.</p></p>
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