Senior Policy Advisor

Department

Government of Yukon -> Health & Social Services - Strategic Policy and Plan

Location

Whitehorse, YT Y1A 2C6 CA (Primary)

Job Type

Permanent

End Date

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

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 2 permanent full-time positions, both working 75 bi-weekly. It will establish a12-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

Reporting to the Director of Strategic Policy and Planning, this position's responsibilities include providing strategic thinking and advice on key policy matters; designing and conducting research; formulating and recommending policy, program, and statutory approaches respecting a variety of health and social services issues; and working on the development and implementation of recommended approaches, including leading major legislative development projects. This position will also undertake or support intergovernmental work among federal, provincial, territorial and First Nations governments.

• For more information on this job, please contact Caitlin Kerwin, Director, Strategic Policy and Planning at [redacted]
• For more information about the recruitment process, please contact Heidi Nash, HR Consultant I at [redacted]

Your benefits

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

• Government of Yukon's many benefits

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 degree in social or health sciences, public administration, or other related area.
• Recent extensive experience as lead person researching, assessing, and developing policy options within a government or large organizational context.
• Experience representing organizational interests.
• Experience with health or social service-related policy is an asset.
• Experience developing and implementing legislation is an asset.

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

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

Desired knowledge, skills and suitability

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

• Proven ability to establish successful partnerships through collaboration and cooperation with people with diverse and conflicting interests.
• Ability to produce effective results in accordance with political direction.
• Ability to take a strategic approach to planning and implementation.
• Strong project management skills and the ability to work independently.
• Commitment to client service and flexibility.
• Awareness of the Yukon First Nations self-government context and of current Yukon health and social issues.

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.

• Valid class 5 driver's licence.
• WHMIS 2015 - within one month of hire

Job requirements

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

• Willingness to occasionally travel within and outside the Yukon.

Learn more

• For help on creating your E-recruitment profile, email E-Recruitment.clientsupport@yukon.caor phone 867-667-9453.

Eligibility List

12 months

Post Date

04 November 2026

Close Date

18 November 2026

Job Description

Job Description - Senior Policy Advisor