Department

Government of Yukon -> Justice - Victim Services Operations

Location

Whitehorse, YT Y1A 2C6 CA (Primary)

Job Type

Permanent

End Date

Full/Part Time

Full-time

Standard Hours Bi-weekly

75

Classification

AR13

Salary

$81,258.00 - $94,165.00

Union

YEU

Days Off

Saturday/Sunday

Travel

10%

Admissibility

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

Program and Policy Coordinator, Victim Services, Department of Justice

Reporting to the Director Victim Services, this position is responsible for leading, implementing, and coordinating assigned programs, projects and initiatives aimed at; fostering improved interagency collaboration and supports for victims of crime; engaging communities and partners in programs and services for victims; improving training of those delivering services for victims of crime, and implementing quality assurance practices and policies.

The Program and Policy Coordinator's most significant assignment is to manage and administer the delivery of the Crime Prevention and Victim Services Trust (CPVST) on behalf of the Board of Trustees and in accordance with the Crime Prevention and Victim Services Trust Act, and to work with communities and organizations to strengthen and support project applications and support the Board of Trustees through strategic analysis, research and by acting as the main public contact on behalf of the Board of Trustees.

• For more information about this position, please contact Lareina Twardochleb, Director, Victim Services at [redacted] or [redacted]

Essential Qualifications:
Please submit your resume clearly demonstrating how you meet the following qualifications. Please note selection for further consideration may 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 coordinating, developing and implementing projects or programs.
• Experiencing researching and analyzing issues and formulating advice.
• Experience with budget tracking and analysis in the context of project management or funding programs.
• Experience engaging with community agencies, developing and maintaining partnerships.
• Course work in the field of social work, psychology, criminology, or related discipline or equivalent experience.

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:

• Ability to coordinate and advance multiple projects simultaneously
• Ability to work with partners and maintain effective working relationships
• Ability to analyze information and provide clear advice and written summaries
• Knowledge of Yukon First Nation history and culture and commitment to building individual cultural competencies.
• Knowledge of crime prevention methods and research
• Knowledge of programs, services, and resources available for victims of crime in Yukon.
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to balance professional ethics and personal boundaries in a small community.
• Excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to communicate effectively (both orally and in writing).

Condition(s) of Employment:

• Security Clearance
• Valid Yukon Class 5 driver's license.

Eligibility List

12 months

Post Date

02 October 2026

Close Date

16 October 2026

Job Description

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