Department

Government of Yukon -> Health & Social Services - Emergency Social Services

Location

Whitehorse, YT Y1A 2C6 CA (Primary)

Job Type

Term/Temporary

End Date

31 March 2028

Full/Part Time

Full-time

Standard Hours Bi-weekly

75

Classification

AR15

Salary

$89,704.00 - $104,043.00

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 open to all candidates who meet the above noted Admissibility. A hiring preference will apply for qualified candidates of Canadian Indigenous ancestry, with a priority for qualified Yukon First Nation candidates. This initiative is in support of Yukon government's goal for a representative public service. For more information on the hiring preference visit www.yukon.ca/hiring-preference.

Job Summary and Requirements

This posting

This posting will be used to fill 1 full-time term position working 75 hours bi-weekly until March 31, 2028. It will establish a 6-month eligibility list which may be used to fill similar positions.

This job is based in the thriving and diverse city of Whitehorse in the beautiful Yukon.

Your role

Health Emergency Management involves building a resilient health system that can effectively mitigate, prepare for, respond to, and recover from the impacts of emergency events.

Reporting to and receiving direction from the Manager, Health Safety and Emergency Management, the Health Emergency Management Planner is responsible for the coordination, development and implementation of emergency management and business continuity plans; the development, planning, organization, facilitation and/or delivery of emergency preparedness education and training programs in emergency management as well as assisting in the review of emergency management plans and support of health and social emergency management programs.

This position will take part in a Duty roster (be on standby) and will be required to be available 24/7 on a rotating basis.

We are committed to working with our internal partners, First Nations, local municipalities, the Federal Government, and our contractors to support Yukoners.

• For more information on this job, please contact Jacqueline Mills, Manager at [redacted] or [redacted]
• For more information about the recruitment process, please contact Taylor Barr, HR Consultant at [redacted] or [redacted]

Your benefits

In addition to a competitive salary, we offer many additional financial and non-financial benefits.

• Government of Yukon's many benefits

Your career, your home, your lifestyle

We are the Yukon public service. Every day, we come together to serve the people who live here and make a difference in so many ways. Here, you will find the diverse opportunities you desire to develop your career while enjoying a warm sense of community and vibrant artistic, cultural, and recreational amenities, all set in a spectacular natural environment.

As part of our team, your achievements and enjoyment in both your work and personal life will be valued as you explore the many opportunities the Yukon, and the Government of Yukon, has to offer.

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• Yukon Life
• Working at Yukon government

Important application and job requirements

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.

• Post-secondary education in public health, business continuity, emergency management, or a related field.
• Incident Command System Training (ICS 100)
• Experience developing, reviewing, and evaluating emergency management, business continuity, or related operational plans.
• Experience managing projects and coordinating initiatives involving multiple stakeholders in a fast-paced environment while meeting critical deadlines.
• Experience developing and delivering training, exercises, or capacity-building initiatives.

It may be helpful for you to review "Prepare your resume and cover letter".

Desired knowledge, skills and suitability

If selected for an interview, candidates should have, and may be assessed on, the following:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to translate technical information into clear and practical materials.
• Understanding and application of business continuity principles
• Broad level of understanding of Emergency Management in a health context
• Ability to build and maintain positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders

It may be helpful for you to review "The job interview process".

Conditions of employment

You must meet the following conditions before being hired, or within the time frame noted.

• Yukon Class 5 Driver's licence
• WHMIS 2015 (within one month of hire)
• Incident Command System Training I-200 (within 6 months of hire)

Job requirements

This job requires you to perform, and/or be exposed to, the following:

• Must be able to lift 20 lbs
• Must be willing to travel within the territory with limited notice

Learn more

• For help on creating your E-recruitment profile, email [email protected] phone 867-667-9453.

Eligibility List

6 months

Post Date

18 August 2026

Close Date

31 August 2026

Job Description

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