Department

Government of Yukon -> Highways and Public Works - Corporate Services Risk Management

Location

Whitehorse, YT Y1A 2C6 CA (Primary)

Job Type

Term/Temporary

End Date

06 October 2028

Full/Part Time

Full-time

Standard Hours Bi-weekly

75

Classification

AR16

Salary

$94,501.00 - $109,661.00

Union

YEU

Days Off

Saturday/Sunday

Travel

10%

Admissibility

Open to all Candidates, Preference - Canadian Indigenous Ancestry, Preference - Yukon First Nations ancestry

This competition is to fill a 2-year term/anticipatory perm position. Temporary assignments may be considered.

We are currently seeking a talented individual to join our Corporate Services team. This position is responsible for administering the Government of Yukon's Insurance and Risk Management Program, with the primary objective of minimizing or mitigating potential liability and property losses across government operations. The role serves as the government's central source of expertise and information on insurance and risk management, providing strategic guidance on the risks and exposures faced by the Government of Yukon.

Essential Qualifications

Please submit your resume clearly demonstrating how you meet the qualifications below. Selections for further consideration will be based solely on the information you provide in your resume; ensure you use a month/year to month/year format and include the duties you performed in each of your positions.

• Experience researching, developing and analyzing business or policy options;
• Experience developing and providing advice to senior managers;
• Experience developing, implementing and maintaining risk management programs;
• Experience facilitating workshops or training sessions;
• Coursework/degree in business administration or commerce, or professional accounting designation is an asset.
• Completion of Chartered Insurance Professional (CIP), Canadian Risk Management (CRM) designation and/or other insurance industry certification and/or coursework is an asset.

Candidates who have education, training, and/or experience equivalent to the essential qualifications listed above may be equally considered.

Desired knowledge, skills and suitability

The ideal candidate will possess these qualifications, skills and knowledge, but also demonstrate suitability for the role and organizational culture. Key competencies for success in this role include:

• Thinking Strategically
• Promoting Common Values and Ethics
• Demonstrating Client Focus
• Influencing Others
• Leading Change and Innovation
• Claims & Insurance Program Expertise
• Risk Management, Analysis & Financing Knowledge
• Strategic Risk & Insurance Market Knowledge

Job Requirements

This is a designated position within the Yukon public service which requires the following job requirements:

• Travel may be required

For more information about this position, please contact: Valerie MacMillan, Director, Corporate Finance. Risk and Safety at [redacted].

For more information on what is happening at HPW, we encourage you to check us out on Yukon.ca and Facebook

If you have questions about our recruitment process or what rewarding career opportunities are available within Highways and Public Works, please contact: Joyce Figueroa, Human Resource Consultant at [redacted].

Eligibility List

12 months

Post Date

10 September 2026

Close Date

23 September 2026

Job Description

Business and Risk Managet