Department

Government of Yukon -> Energy, Mines & Resources - Communications

Location

Whitehorse, YT Y1A 2C6 CA (Primary)

Job Type

Term/Temporary

End Date

27 November 2026

Full/Part Time

Full-time

Standard Hours Bi-weekly

75

Classification

AR14

Salary

$85,225.00 - $98,818.00

Union

YEU

Days Off

Saturday/Sunday

Travel

10%

Admissibility

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

Job Summary and Requirements

This is a until -filled competition. Candidates are encouraged not to delay submitting their application as this posting can close at any time after 10 business days with 24-hour posted notice. Resumes will be screened at regular intervals until the position is filled or the competition closes, whichever is earliest.

This posting will be used to fill 1 term full-time position working 75 hours bi-weekly ending November 27, 2026.

As a member of the EMR Communications team, you will work closely with department branches to develop public communications that effectively reach Yukoners.

As a Communications Analyst, you will develop products such as news releases, speeches, online content, media responses, and marketing campaigns. You will also provide media relations, develop and implement communication strategies, and support internal department communications. Through your work, you support our commitment to a transparent, accountable, and citizen-focused government.

If you have questions regarding this position, please contact: Holly Dalrymple, Director, Communications at [redacted]

If you have questions about the recruitment process, please contact: Ravneet Mavi, HR Consultant at [redacted]

Essential Qualifications

Please submit your resume clearly describing how you meet each of the qualifications. Note that selection for further consideration is based solely on the information you provide in your resume (cover letter not required). Be sure to include the month and year you started and ended your employment when you list your work experience. This allows us to accurately calculate the length of time you were in the position and better understand the extent of your experience.

For more information on how to prepare and submit your resume visit this resource page on Yukon.ca.

• Post-secondary diploma in communications, journalism, public relations, public administration, or a related field
• Experience developing a full-range of communications materials such as speaking notes, media releases and communication strategies
• Experience with government approval processes and responding to short-term requests
• Experience in media relations and/or public engagement
• Experience working in the field of resource management may be considered 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

Candidates should have and may be assessed on:

• Strong interpersonal skills with a collaborative approach when working in teams and delivering client service
• Ability to work independently, self-manage workloads, meet tight deadlines and develop results with broad direction to produce desired outcomes for the department
• Awareness of political sensitivity and the ability to deal with complex, strategic issues, heavy workloads and multiple priorities
• Knowledge of web-based communications platforms

Additional Information:

Job Requirements

Occasional travel may be required. Working evenings and weekends may be required at times.

Please note that relocation will not be offered.

Eligibility List

12 months

Post Date

26 May 2026

Close Date

28 August 2026

Job Description

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