Department

Government of Yukon -> Executive Council Office - Policy and Consultation

Location

Whitehorse, YT Y1A 2C6 CA (Primary)

Job Type

Term/Temporary

End Date

29 September 2028

Full/Part Time

Full-time

Standard Hours Bi-weekly

75

Classification

AR18

Salary

$105,596.00 - $122,633.00

Union

YEU

Days Off

Saturday/Sunday

Travel

10%

Admissibility

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

The opportunity...

The Senior Consultation Advisor plays a key role in ensuring consistency of approach across YG on consultation matters. The position provides advice, analysis, training and assistance to staff across government in respect of consultation and accommodation processes with Yukon First Nations and transboundary Indigenous governments and groups arising from existing and emerging legal obligations, as well as those arising from government policy imperatives. The position is responsible for working with interdepartmental teams, supporting the implementation of consultation plans and protocols, and assisting with the development and implementation of innovative solutions and tools such as record management systems and spatial data mapping applications that support staff in adequately discharging the government's consultation obligations.

Essential Qualifications

Important application requirements:

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.

• Degree in Public Policy/Administration, Law, Political, Social or Resource Science, or other related discipline,
• Experience participating in consultation processes and expertise regarding the legal, policy and practical requirements of discharging consultation obligations with Indigenous governments and groups,
• Considerable experience analyzing and interpreting materials related to Aboriginal rights, including legal opinions, judgments, legislation, policies, treaties, self-government agreements and other agreements with Yukon First Nations and transboundary Indigenous governments and groups,
• Considerable experience with program and project coordination, tracking commitments and issues, managing competing priorities and deadlines, and supporting planning and program delivery,
• Experience working with or interpreting Yukon First Nation Final and Self-Government Agreements will 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

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

• Modelling Interpersonal Skills and Personal Responsibility,
• Taking Action and Achieving Results,
• Influencing Others,
• Leading Change and Innovation.

Additional information

Job requirements:

This position may occasionally travel (1-2 times outside the Yukon and up to 15 times within the Yukon annually), for purposes of consultation, negotiations, community visits and meetings etc., by plane and/or vehicle.

This position is in Whitehorse, Yukon, and requires you to work in the office.

Contact details:

If you have any questions about this position, please contact Rox-Ann Duchesne, Manager, Consultation [redacted].



Eligibility List

12 months

Post Date

29 July 2026

Close Date

11 August 2026

Job Description

Senior Consultation Advisor - Job Description