Governance Administrator - 8 Month Term

Hiring preference will be provided to those who identify as Yukon First Nation or Indigenous.

The First Nation School Board (FNSB) was established in February 2022. Our main office is located in Whitehorse, Yukon, on the territories of the Kwanlin Dün First Nation and the Ta'an Kwäch'än Council. FNSB serves and works in partnership with Vuntut Gwitchin First Nation, Liard First Nation, Ross River Dena Council, Champagne and Aishihik First Nation, White River First Nation, Ta'an Kwäch'än Council, Kwanlin Dün First Nation, Selkirk First Nation, Carcross/Tagish First Nation, and Kluane First Nation for the schools and Learners on their territories.
Our approach to instruction, programming, and operations promotes reconciliation by being grounding in Yukon First Nations values of student-centered, strengths-based, and community-led. Board-run schools are for all Yukon students.

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The Governance Administrator provides comprehensive administrative support and coordination for the First Nation School Board's (FNSB) governance and senior leadership. Working under the Director of Policy and Communications, the position supports the Community Committee Advisor, and the broader leadership team with governance planning, meeting coordination, documentation, records management, communications, and day-to-day administrative requirements. The role is responsible for ensuring Community Committees and FNSB leadership are well prepared and supported through timely meeting packages, minutes, correspondence, logistics, and follow-up.

The Governance Administrator also contributes to the smooth operation of the FNSB office by providing general administrative support, and serving as a backup first point of contact for staff and visitors. The position requires strong organization, discretion, attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively across FNSB schools, communities, leadership, and departments, while ensuring governance practices reflect FNSB values and respect the histories, cultures, customs, and priorities of local First Nations communities.

Are you motivated to work on a team developing a public school system grounded in reconciliation?

We are seeking an organized and collaborative administrative professional who is passionate about supporting effective governance and creating well-organized, responsive processes. The ideal candidate has experience coordinating meetings, preparing and maintaining records, managing competing priorities, and providing administrative support to senior leadership. Applicants who are skilled at building positive and respectful relationships with colleagues, community members, and partners while handling confidential information are encouraged to apply.

FNSB offers competitive salaries, rewarding work-life balance, professional and personal development opportunities, and comprehensive benefits packages.

Job Description:

We thank all who apply and will be in contact only with those we wish to consider further.

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Closing:
August 26, 2026 at Midnight Local Time