Category: Jobs and Tenders

– Internal Community Posting to December 6^th,  2021 –

For Your Application To Be Considered:

Submit a Letter of Intent

Submit copy of your Resume

Have read and fully understand KCDC Bylaws

Note: Board of Director Appointments Subject to Criminal Record Check

or requested by email: kcdc.ed@kluanecorp.ca

Applications for the Kluane Community Development Corporation Board of Directors may be submitted by email to kcdc.ed@kluanecorp.ca or dropped off in confidence to Administrative  Assistant at KCDLP Office in Burwash Landing

Location: Burwash Landing, Yukon
Reports to: Store Manager
Direct Reports: May be requested to supervise Summer Students (KFN Young Workers Program)
Position Status: Full Time (35 – 40 Hours per Week) Including Weekends

Kluane Energy Limited Partnership (“KELP”) is an economic development corporation with an independent mandate to manage certain business interests of the Kluane First Nation. These include the Community Convenience Grocery / Hardware Store, the Café / Restaurant, the Card-Lock Gas-Bar and Rental Accommodation Facilities.

These community services are based out of Burwash Landing, Yukon, a small remote northern community of 100 people, located along the Alaska Highway, 275 Kilometers north-west of Whitehorse, the capital city of the Yukon. There is also customer traffic from nearby communities and a steady tourism clientele travelling the Alaska Highway during the Summer months.

Job Summary:
Reporting to the Store Manager, the Convenience Store Clerks / Service Attendants contribute to the overall success of several “KELP” service-based businesses by performing a wide range of support duties. These positions work closely together in a coordinated fashion, as assigned, performing important functions to ensure the delivery of quality community services. The range of duties include; Grocery / Hardware Store Sales, Café / Restaurant Services, Card-Lock Gas-Bar Tidiness and Rental Accommodation Services. Convenience Store Clerks / Service Attendants work various shifts due to the extended hours of operation provided by these community-based businesses.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

Grocery / Hardware Store: Welcome customers, assist with enquiries, process sales, operate checkout register and debit-credit machine, process daily sales / cash reports and reconciliations, stock shelves, monitor inventory levels and ongoing ordering needs and maintain the cleanliness of the store, equipment and stocks.

Café / Restaurant Services: Welcome customers, present menus, offer recommendations, receive orders, prepare / present meals, provide bills, process payments, identify ongoing inventory needs, process daily sales / cash reports and reconciliations and maintain the cleanliness and sanitation of the kitchen / restaurant, appliances and equipment.

Card-Lock Gas-Bar: Maintain general tidiness and cleanliness by; emptying the trash bins, replenishing paper towels, filling the windshield wash reservoirs and by wiping down the card-lock pads and gas-pumps.

Accommodation Services (including adjacent Camp / Bunk-House): Perform administrative and logistical duties related to client intakes and departures, room assignments, maintain daily guest register to keep track of clients / occupants. Plan and prepare meals for the work-crew guests, maintain accurate meal records, monitor and maintain required inventories and perform housekeeping, janitorial and laundry services.

Education, Training and Experience:

Convenience Store Clerks / Service Attendants will have the following education, training and experience, or an equivalent combination thereof, and must be willing to receive training for Special Certifications that are required by law in relation to certain services being provided:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 1 – 7 months of work experience in either a Store, Restaurant, Motel / Hotel or similar services.
• Food Safe Certificate.
• Tobacco and Alcohol Sales Training Certifications.
• Standard First Aid.
• Basic Safety Training.
• Or an equivalent combination of education, training, skills and experience.

Competency Skills:
Convenience Store Clerks / Service Attendants must be able to demonstrate the following skills:

• Customer Service / Hospitality Skills.
• Operate a Cash Register and Debit / Credit Machine.
• Store Inventory / Stocking Skills.
• Cooking Planning, Preparation and Serving Skills.
• Basic Computer Skills.
• Ability to complete Sales / Inventory Reports.
• Rental Accommodation Guest Bookings.
• Cleaning / House-Keeping / Janitorial Skills.

Personal Suitability Requirements:

• Respectful / Positive attitude / Customer-oriented.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Highly motivated with a strong work ethic.
• Punctual, reliable and dependable.
• Ability to work well with others (team player).
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision.
• Highly organized and ability to multi-task.
• Flexible and adaptive to changing needs and priorities.
• Ability to manage stress during busy periods.

Conditions of Employment:

• RCM Police Background Check / Criminal Records Check.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Physically fit, ability to stand for extended periods and lift items weighing 30 Pounds (13.63 Kgs).
• Willingness to work flexible shifts, including mornings, evenings and weekends.
• Willing to work “Short Work Weeks” as defined under Section 11(1) of the Yukon Employment Standards Act, which states that “the employee/s may work a regular day of work in excess of eight hours but not in excess of 12 hours provided that the total hours of work of each employee shall not exceed 80 hours in a two-week period” (unless overtime is paid after 80 hours).
• Willing to work overtime when required.
• English proficiency.

Probation:

• Following a mandatory probation period of three (3) months, a performance assessment will be conducted to determine if the probationary employee will be offered continued employment.

Pay and Benefits:

• $15.00 – $22.00 per Hours, commensurate with education, skills, experience and job performance.
• Extended Health Benefits (following Probation).

Preferential Hire Statement:

Whenever possible, the first preference for hiring will be afforded to qualified people of Kluane First Nation, and then to qualified people of First Nation’s ancestry.
This position is open to Canadian Citizens, people with existing Canadian Work Visas, and people with family connections to the Community who are able to obtain a Canadian Work Visa.

EMPLOYMENT / CONTRACT OPPORTUNITY

Kluane Dana Shäw Corporation (KDSC) is the independent, for-profit, business investment arm of the Kluane First Nation (KFN). KDSC is seeking a Chief Executive Officer / President for contract or hire. On behalf of the Corporation and through its Limited Partnership (KDSLP), this position will fulfill the mandate of creating wealth through investments in a manner that respects the culture and tradition of KFN.

Candidates must have a working knowledge of KFN culture and values, as well be able to demonstrate an appropriate level of education, experience, and skills for:

• Establishing and maintaining a positive and productive relationship with the Board of Directors, KFN, partners and stakeholders;
• Leading, directing and managing both the day-to-day and long-term operations of KDSC/LP;
• Management and fiscal oversight of a multi million-dollar investment portfolio; and
• Seeking, analyzing, and managing the financing and implementation of new business/investment opportunities.

Interested and qualified applicants should submit a resume on or before the Closing Date of: May 28, 2021.

Those currently without all of the required qualifications may submit an Expression of Interest to be mentored.

Please provide information via email to: Kym Sheppard, financemanager@kluanecorp.ca

Contract Employment Opportunity
Wage Level: Per Diem $250 per day

Kluane Energy Limited Partnership (“KELP”) is seeking a qualified, suitable and motivated candidate to fill a Camp Cook position.

Please submit your application to the Store Manager at Kluaneenergycafe@outlook.com or by dropping it off at the Kluane Community Development Corporation Office at 11 Sedata Street, Burwash Landing, Yukon. In your application please include:

• your Resume
• and a brief Expression of Interest.

General Working Conditions:

• The Camp Cook will work irregular hours to provide healthy and diverse Meals, including Breakfast, Dinner and
• Take‐Away / Field Lunches to a group of 6‐10 people.
• The Camp Cook must be present at Camp at all times and will be provided with a room in premises
• The Camp Cook will be engaged under a per diem employment contract
• The maximum duration of the employment contract is 6 weeks
• The Camp Cook will strictly adhere to Covid‐free Safe Practices and Policies. The Camp Cook will abide by all safe
• cooking and food preservation practices and regulations.

Main Duties and Responsibilities: The Camp Cook is responsible for:

• Meal planning maximizing food use and minimizing waste.
• Food preparation and serving.
• Maintain a clean and hygienic work area including sanitization of utensils, tools and machinery.
• Cleaning and sanitization of kitchen, dining area and corridors. Kitchen laundry.
• Dispose of kitchen waste separating recyclables, cardboard and general waste.
• Manage and track waste and food cost

Qualifications:

• Grade 12 or GED.
• Cooking credentials and proven experience
• Camp Cook experience preferred
• Food Safe Certificate
• WHIMIS
• Menu / Meal Planning
• Food Inventory Management and Storage
• Kitchen Sanitization Procedures
• Familiar with Food Services Legislation, Regulations and Best Practices.
• Safety Training / Experience
• Highly Organized with strong Planning Skills
• Good Communications and Relationship‐building skills
• Physically fit to stand for long periods and carry boxes of groceries and supplies
• Driver’s License is an asset

Thank you to all that submit a resume or expression of interest in the Camp Cook position, and please be advised that only those considered as having the necessary skills and experience will be contacted.

Kluane First Nation Preferential Contract Policy applies for KFN Citizens who meet the required qualifications.

Start Date: Immediately
Wage Level: $17 ‐ $20 per Hour depending on experience

Hours of Work: The Camp Assistant(s) will be scheduled by the Supervisor, and these hours will depend on when the number of guests. This could be full‐time, part‐time or auxiliary on‐call work. Work scheduling will vary depending on operational needs.

Kluane Energy Limited Partnership (“KELP”) is a corporation with an independent mandate to manage certain business interests of Kluane First Nation. The corporation is seeking qualified, suitable and motivated candidates to fill a Housekeeper position on a priority basis.

General Working Conditions:

• The Housekeeper will ensure janitorial, house‐keeping, and laundry services at Burwash Bunk‐House.
• The Housekeeper will be provided with a room in the Bunk‐House, on agreeable terms, if required.
• The duration of the employment contract is 6 weeks
• The Housekeeper will strictly adhere to Covid‐free Safe Practices and Policies.
• All Employees, along with guests are required to follow the Camp Rules.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• The Housekeeper will ensure janitorial, house‐keeping, and laundry services at Burwash Bunk‐House.
• The Housekeeper will also maintain the general tidiness and cleanliness of premises Bunk‐House and grounds.

Qualifications:

• Some experience with cleaning, janitorial, house‐keeping and laundry washing.
• Physically fit to stand for long periods and carry boxes of groceries and supplies.

Please submit your resume and expression of interest to the Store Manager at kluaneenergycafe@outlook.com or by dropping it off at the Kluane Community Development Corporation Office at 11 Sedata Street, Burwash Landing, Yukon.