Chief - Yukon Emergency Medical Services

Government of Yukon; Whitehorse; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare authority in Whitehorse is seeking a Chief of Emergency Medical Services to oversee all operations and lead a management team committed to exceptional pre-hospital care. The ideal candidate will possess extensive healthcare program management experience and a strong leadership background. This full-time role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in healthcare across the Yukon. Benefits include a competitive salary and additional perks, emphasizing community engagement and team dynamics.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Additional financial and non-financial benefits

Qualifications

• Recent experience in healthcare program management.
• Recent senior management/executive experience, managing human and financial resources.
• Current or former certification as a Primary, Advanced, or Critical Care Paramedic, or registration as a Registered Nurse with pre-hospital care experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all EMS operations across the territory.
• Lead a management team committed to delivering exceptional pre-hospital care.
• Make a meaningful impact in healthcare leadership.

Skills

Thinking Strategically

Leading Change and Innovation

Promoting Common Values and Ethics

Influencing Others

Developing People

Education

Post-secondary education in health administration, paramedicine, emergency management, business, public administration or relevant discipline

Job description

Job Summary And Requirements

This posting will be used to fill (1) two-year term, full-time position, working 75hrs bi-weekly. It will establish a 12-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.

Who We Are

At Yukon Emergency Medical Services, we’re more than a service—we’re a team committed to delivering high-quality emergency care wherever it’s needed. Through ground and air ambulance operations and community initiatives, we provide life-saving support across the territory.

Your role

We’re looking for a dynamic leader to join our team as Chief of Yukon Emergency Medical Services (EMS). This pivotal role oversees all EMS operations across the territory, including air ambulance and ground services in Whitehorse, Watson Lake, and Dawson, as well as volunteer programs in 15 rural communities.

As Chief, you will lead a dedicated management team committed to delivering exceptional pre-hospital care. EMS provides life-saving interventions and quality medical services in every corner of the Yukon—guided by leadership, collaboration, and innovation.

If you’re passionate about healthcare leadership and thrive in a role that combines strategic vision with operational excellence, this is your chance to make a meaningful impact.

Contact Information

• For more information on this job, please contact Mary Vanstone, Assistant Deputy Minister at 867-333-0316 or [e-mail]
• For more information about the recruitment process, please contact Kim Runions, HR Manager at 867-332-1174 or [e-mail]

Your Benefits

In addition to a competitive salary, we offer many additional financial and non-financial benefits: Government of Yukon’s many benefits

Your career, your home, your lifestyle

We are the Yukon public service. Every day, we come together to serve the people who live here and make a difference in so many ways. Here, you will find the diverse opportunities you desire to develop your career while enjoying a warm sense of community and vibrant artistic, cultural, and recreational amenities, all set in a spectacular natural environment.

As part of our team, your achievements and enjoyment in both your work and personal life will be valued as you explore the many opportunities the Yukon, and the Government of Yukon, has to offer.

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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.

• Completion of post‑secondary education in health administration, paramedicine, emergency management, business, public administration or other relevant discipline;
• Recent experience in healthcare program management;
• Recent senior management/executive experience, including considerable experience managing human and financial resources;
• Current or former certification as a Primary, Advanced, or Critical Care Paramedic, or registration as a Registered Nurse with pre‑hospital care experience, is an asset.

Candidates with equivalent education, training and experience may be considered. It may be helpful for you to review “Prepare your resume and cover letter”.

Skills

Desired knowledge, skills and suitability If selected for an interview, candidates will be expected to demonstrate their competence according to the standard set by the Yukon Government Core Competency Framework.

This competition will specifically focus on, but not limit itself to, the following competencies:

• Thinking Strategically
• Leading Change and Innovation
• Promoting Common Values and Ethics
• Influencing Others
• Developing People

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: Verification of certification as a Primary, Advanced, or Critical Care Paramedic or proof of registration as a Registered Nurse.

Job Requirements

This job requires you to perform, and/or be exposed to, the following: Travel within and outside the territory.

Learn more

• For help on creating your E‑recruitment profile, email E‑[e-mail] or phone [phone].

Eligibility List

12 months