- Expression of Interest: Custodial Contractor– ongoing
- Request for Proposals: Renovation Project– closes June 6
Expression of Interest – Custodial Services
The Klondike Institute of Art and Culture (KIAC) is seeking expressions of interest from qualified custodial contractors to provide cleaning services for our facility in Dawson City, Yukon.
The successful contractor will be expected to provide regular custodial services, as well as pre and post event cleans, amounting to between 10- 60 hours per month, depending on the time of year. These services will often be provided outside of regular work hours and often include nights and weekends.
Scope of Services
- Cleaning washrooms and restocking supplies
- Sweeping, vacuuming, and mopping floors
- Cleaning ballroom, classrooms, offices, kitchens and common areas
- Garbage recycling and compost removal
- Sanitizing high-touch surfaces
- Seasonal or as-needed deep cleaning
- Notifying KIAC of maintenance concerns or supply needs as they arise
- Coordinate with KIAC to remain current on the events calendar and adjust availability as needed
Contractor Qualifications
KIAC is interested in hearing from contractors who can demonstrate:
- Experience providing and/or managing custodial or janitorial services
- Reliability and ability to work independently
- Strong attention to detail
- Ability to provide own equipment and supplies, or clearly outline what is required from KIAC
- Appropriate business licensing and insurance
- References from previous or current clients
Submission Requirements
Interested contractors are invited to submit an expression of interest that includes:
- A brief overview of your business or experience
- Proposed availability to meet our needs
- Overview of services offered
- Rate structure or pricing information
Submission Deadline
We will review expressions of interest as they are received, with contractor engagements to start in May.
Submission Method
Please submit your expression of interest by email to kiac@kiac.ca
KIAC thanks all interested contractors for their submission. Only those selected for further discussion will be contacted.
Click here for a full pdf Custodial Expression of Interest
Request for Proposals: Renovation Project
Interior Renovations, Accessibility Improvements, Classroom Access
Dawson City Arts Society (DCAS) invites proposals from qualified consultant teams to provide design services and construction-phase support for Phase 2 — Interior Renovations and Rear (“Classroom”) Entrance Upgrade at the Klondike Institute of Art & Culture (KIAC / Dënäkär Zho).
Phase 2 builds on the accessibility, code, and operational improvements advanced through Phase 1 and focuses on upgrading high-use interior program spaces within a heritage building context.
DCAS intends Phase 2 to follow a participatory design process. The successful proponent will be expected to work collaboratively with KIAC staff, board and committee representatives, the Project Manager, retained accessibility consultants, and other key stakeholders in the development and refinement of design solutions.
This Request for Proposals is intended for consultant teams with demonstrated experience in NBCC Part 3 / Part 4 buildings, public-use interiors, heritage or older-building renovations, and project delivery in northern or remote contexts. Proponents must include, at minimum, a Yukon-licensed Architect qualified to act as Prime Consultant / CRP, and Structural Engineering services retained by the proponent. Mechanical, Electrical, Fire Protection, and any other specialty disciplines shall be included where required to deliver a coordinated, code-compliant, permit-ready design and appropriate construction-phase support.
Please see the full RFP outline and submission requirements here.
Proposal Submission Deadline: June 6th, 2026
All communications regarding this Request for Proposals shall be directed to:
Jared Klok
Project Manager
Dawson City Arts Society / KIAC Renovation Project
Email: renovations@kiac.ca, director@kiac.ca
Workshop Instructors
Each year, we offer workshops in a variety of different mediums and skill levels, from beginner to working professional, ranging from afternoon classes to multi-day intensives.
Examples of past workshops: Intro to Screen Printing, Mosaic Birdhouses, Tap Dancing for Adults, Kids Dance, Watercolour Painting, Stained Glass, Soundscape Composition, Ceramics, and much more!
We are always looking for folks with new skills that they would like to share with the comunity. Please reach out if you are interested in running a program or a workshop
Workshop Instructor wages are $25-$50/hr depending on experience.
Interested in hosting a workshop? Click here for more information!
Live Modelling Opportunities
KIAC is always on the search for live models of any and all body types and experience levels. We call on models at various times throughout the year for different events and drop-ins. Want to know more? Please contact us at programs@kiac.ca or give us a call at 867-993-5005.
Event Support
Have event or meeting support experience? Add your name to our list of event contractors!
KIAC / Dënäkär Zho not only brings colour to Dawson City through arts residencies, exhibitions, events, and programs but we are a vital hub for community events. Our renters often express a need for support during their events so we are compiling a list of contractors.
To get more info, or to get added to the list of contractors, please visit this page