Assistant Deputy Minister - Community Development

Government of Yukon; Whitehorse; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A government organization is seeking an Assistant Deputy Minister for Community Development in Whitehorse, Yukon. This role involves providing leadership to empower local governments, managing collaborative relationships, and supporting community development initiatives. Candidates should possess strong executive-level experience and a focus on community planning. This position offers a unique opportunity to impact community vitality while working in a multifaceted and high-profile environment.

Qualifications

• Proven record in strategic leadership, community development, and administration.
• Ability to balance multiple priorities in complex environments.
• Experience with Yukon First Nations agreements.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior leadership to empower local governments.
• Build collaborative relationships across government.
• Support development of an integrated and responsive division.

Skills

Executive-level experience

Strategic leadership in program management

Intergovernmental relations

Collaborative problem solving

Community development knowledge

Education

Post secondary education in relevant fields

Job description

Job Summary And Requirements

This is for one full-time permanent position working 75 hours bi-weekly.

Yukon government’s vision is an engaged and diverse public service that embraces innovation to deliver positive outcomes for Yukoners.

Who We Are

As the Yukon government’s most diverse department, Community Services has a place for you. Under the Community Services umbrella, there are 18 unique branches where you can apply your skillset. All branches strive to empower communities to be vibrant, healthy, and sustainable. Community Services develops our team and invests in people so together we can equip Yukon communities with the tools and knowledge to foster a higher quality of life for all Yukoners.

As one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers, a career with Yukon Government’s public service offers you an opportunity to expand your skillset and build relationships with stakeholders and colleagues. Learn more about what Yukon Government can offer you.

Your Impact

The role of a Community Services team member reaches across the territory. Your strong will to better your community will empower Yukoners to lead healthy, productive, and resilient lives through accessible and integrated programs.

About The Division

The Community Development Division is focused on building sustainable, climate-resilient communities. We deliver essential services and infrastructure, support local governance, and promote active living. Through the Community Affairs, Community Operations, Infrastructure Development, Land Development, and Sport & Recreation branches, the division provides municipal-type services in unincorporated areas, develops land in Whitehorse and rural communities, and manages infrastructure projects that provide local services. We work with partners in municipalities, First Nation governments and organizations like the Association of Yukon Communities to ensure sustainable service delivery.

The opportunity…

• Assistant Deputy Minister – Community Development

The Assistant Deputy Minister – Community Development has a critical role in advancing the departments vision of vibrant, healthy and sustainable Yukon communities. This role is responsible for providing senior leadership to programs, functions and services that empower local governments and building collaborative relationships. They provide strategic direction and support the development of an integrated, effective and responsive division, and play a key role in the department’s Senior Management Team.

As an ideal candidate, you will have a proven record of success as a strategic, influential and service-oriented leader who has effectively committed and applied resources to achieve positive and meaningful results at an organizational and community level. You are able to balance multiple priorities in a complex, multi-disciplinary and often high-profile work environment, and cultivating effective working relationships within the department, across Yukon government, and with First Nations, provincial/territorial, federal, and municipal governments in the pursuit of shared objectives that advance the vision, mission and mandate of department and the Government of Yukon.

This competition will establish an eligibility list that may be used to fill similar positions in the department.

Essential Qualifications

• Strong executive-level experience in the public sector; combined with a theoretical base in leadership, community development, or public sector administration, including strategic planning, human resources, and financial management.
• Experience providing strategic leadership in the management of diverse and complex program areas, leading teams and working collaboratively across government and externally.
• Post secondary education with a focus in community development, infrastructure planning, political science, public administration, business or related field.
• Experience with or working knowledge of Yukon First Nations Final and Self-Government Agreements.
• Extensive experience in intergovernmental relations, policy and/or communications in a senior level or leadership role.
• Extensive experience in collaborative problem solving, facilitation and conflict resolution.

Candidates who have education, training, and 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 the following:

As an ideal candidate, you will have a proven record of success as a strategic, influential and service-oriented leader who has effectively committed to and applied resources to achieve positive and meaningful results.

You balance multiple priorities in a complex, multi-disciplinary and often high-profile work environment, and build effective relationships with a variety of stakeholders in your department, across government and with First Nations, provincial/territorial, federal, and municipal governments.

Through visionary leadership, political acumen, resilience, and a willingness to take calculated risks, you integrate and operationalize significant and fast-paced change.

You model appropriate behaviors and promote a highly engaged workforce through organizational commitment, supportive relationships, self-awareness and ethical decision-making.

Through excellent interpersonal skills, you are able to establish effective relationships with all levels of government, including the Premier and create alliances through collaboration and consultation.

Additional Information

Conditions of Employment: Ability to travel internationally across borders, valid passport, class 5 driver’s licence

Job Requirements: Travel within Yukon, Canada and internationally. Please see the Assistant Deputy Minister profile for more information.

Contact Details

For information about applying on a Community Services competition contact Desiree Hombert, HR Director at [e-mail].

For more information about this position, contact Damien Burns, Deputy Minister Community Services, at [e-mail].

If you need technical support submitting your application/resume, please contact: 867-667-9453 or [e-mail].