Department

Government of Yukon -> Executive Council Office - Intergovernmental Relations

Location

Whitehorse, YT Y1A 2C6 CA (Primary)

Job Type

Permanent

End Date

Full/Part Time

Full-time

Standard Hours Bi-weekly

75

Classification

MG05

Salary

$107,212.00 - $149,447.00

Union

MGT

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.

The Intergovernmental Relations Officer is responsible for managing, coordinating and developing intergovernmental strategies, positions, policies and relationships as well as providing strategic, advisory, and executive support for Yukon's participation in interdepartmental, intergovernmental and international agreements, committees, conferences and meetings.

The Intergovernmental Relations Officer represents the Government of Yukon in the Executive Council Office's engagement with other governments in Canada and internationally. This position manages a wide network of contacts within and outside the Yukon government to ensure that executive-level intergovernmental relations are carried out in a coordinated, consistent and effective manner so other governments understand and consider the goals, objectives, positions and circumstances of Yukon.

Essential Qualifications

Important application requirments:

Please submit your resume clearly demonstrating how you meet each of the following qualifications. Emphasize how your work experiences and related duties align with the essential and asset qualifications listed below. Note that selection for further consideration is based solely on the information you provide in your resume.

Include the month and year you started and ended a job when you list your work experience. This allows us to accurately calculate the length of time you were in the position.

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

• Bachelors degree in public administration, political science, communications or a related field;
• Extensive experience in policy, communications, negotiations, and/or intergovernmental relations;
• Extensive experience analyzing complex and sensitive issues and providing strategic advice to senior level management and elected officials; and
• Experience providing support for engagements led by elected or appointed representatives and/or experience representing the interests or positions of an organization or government to external parties will be considered assets.

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

Desired Knowledge, Skills and Suitability

Tobest support the achievement of key strategic and business objectives, candidates should have and may be assessed on:

• Commitment to excellent client service
• Strong judgment, including ability to maintain and respect confidentiality
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to exercise diplomacy to influence or persuade others
• Strategic thinking
• Excellent time management skills, including the ability to manage constant interruptions
• Adaptability and initiative
• Demonstrated diplomatic communication skills, including the ability to build and maintain effective relationships, navigate sensitive issues, and represent organizational interests with professionalism and tact.

Additional information

Conditions of Employment:

• Must be eligible for Secret Level security clearance
• Must hold a valid Canadian passport.

Job requirements: Frequent travel within and outside of the territory

*This position is in Whitehorse, Yukon, and requires you to work in the office. Remote work is not available for this role.

Contact details:



If you have questions about our recruitment process, please contact: [email protected]

Eligibility List

12 months

Post Date

18 September 2026

Close Date

02 October 2026

Job Description

Intergovernmental Relations Officer_JD .pdf