Department

Government of Yukon -> Yukon Housing Corporation - Policy & Communications

Location

Whitehorse, YT Y1A 2C6 CA (Primary)

Job Type

Permanent

End Date

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

0%

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 is for a full-time permanent position.

Reporting to the Director, Policy and Communications, as the Senior Communications Advisor, you'll be providing a wide range of strategic communications products and services at all levels of the corporation. A sharp eye for detail and consistency when drafting and editing your work is required.

If you deliver excellent client service, are able to foster relationships across branches, and thrive in a busy environment with friendly folks, this is the opportunity for you!

Essential Qualifications

Please submit your resume clearly demonstrating how you meet the following qualifications. Selection 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.

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

• Post-secondary education in communications, journalism, public administration or other related field.
• Considerable experience developing and implementing speaking notes, communications strategies, communications plans, radio scripts, etc.
• Experience working with external stakeholders to plan and carry out communications plans
• Experience in social media and running Facebook advertising campaigns, for example, is an asset
• Experience in web communications development or design is an asset

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

Desired Knowledge, Skills and Suitability

Candidates should have and may be assessed on:

• Ability to write clear and concise documents on complex issues
• Ability to think critically and strategically
• Ability to remain calm, shift priorities and produce effective results under tight timelines
• The ability to take initiative and move projects forward
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively with external and internal clients

• For more information about this position, please contact Helen Christiansen, Director, Policy and Communications at [email protected] or 867-332-8728.
• For more information regarding the recruitment process, please contact Nicole Rowett, Manager, Human Resources at [email protected] or 867-456-6155.

Other Information

Eligibility List

12 months

Post Date

16 July 2026

Close Date

29 July 2026

Job Description

Senior Communications Advisor Job Description