Communications and Training Coordinator

Government of Yukon; Whitehorse; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Government of Yukon is hiring a Communications and Training Coordinator for Elections Yukon, requiring post-secondary education and communication experience. The role includes managing communications for elections and supporting election activities, focusing on project coordination and operational readiness.

Qualifications

• Completing post-secondary education in public administration or related disciplines.
• Experience in drafting and editing communication materials.
• Experience in project management and understanding of legislative processes.

Responsibilities

• Coordination of internal and external communications projects.
• Preparation and management of operational readiness for elections.
• Training administration for returning officers and field teams.

Skills

Drafting

Editing

Proofreading

Project Management

Communication

Education

Post-secondary education in public administration

Tools

Various software applications

Job description

Job Summary And Requirements

This posting is to fill one permanent full-time position, working 75 hours bi-weekly.

Who We Are…

Elections Yukon is an independent office of the Legislative Assembly responsible for all matters relating to the administration of territorial, school board and school council elections as well as other related electoral activities.

The mission is for organizational readiness, voter-centric service excellence, and the delivery of fair. compliant, and impartial elections that foster public trust and promote electoral participation.

Elections Yukon is to be prepared at all times to conduct a territorial general election or by election

The opportunity…

The Communications and Training Coordinator assists with the administration and coordination of internal and external communications projects and services for Elections Yukon. This role acts as a central point of coordination, preparing managing dates, version control, tracking and project plans to ensure that communications are delivered on time and as planned.

The Communications and Training Coordinator assists the team with the operational readiness for territorial, school board, and school council elections and by-elections as well as other less frequent electoral activities such as municipal elections, school referendums, plebiscites, and boundary commissions. This position administers the training, and the administration of returning officers and field teams.

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.

• Completion of post-secondary education in public administration, or related disciplines
• Experience drafting, writing, editing, proofreading, and formatting communication materials such as presentations, media responses and other related activities.
• Experience working within an electoral administration or a parliamentary institution with an understanding of legislation and statutory processes
• Experience leading projects, drafting manuals, guides, forms and working with complex processes and administrative procedures
• Experience working with various software applications and strong computer skills
  
  

Desired Knowledge, Skills And Suitability

To best support the achievement of key strategic and business objectives, candidates may be assessed on:

• Knowledge of the principles, methods and best practices in parliamentary governance and management accountability frameworks, including ability to acquire knowledge of the role and responsibilities of the committees of the Legislative Assembly
• Procedural, analytical, communications and strategic planning skills
• Ability to acquire knowledge of and interrupt relevant legislation, regulations and government policies, such as the Elections Act, and Education Act.
• Superior writing and verbal communications skills
• Ability to develop and maintain professional relationships
• Negotiation and conflict resolution skills
• Ability to use a wide range of computer applications, including word processing and spreadsheet applications
• Time management and organizational skills
• Individual and team management skills
  
  

Conditions Of Employment

• Valid Yukon Class 5 driver’s license.
  
  

Employment Requirements

• Occasional travel within and outside of the Yukon
  
  

Contact Details

If you have any questions about this developmental opportunity, Maxwell Harvey, Chief Electoral Officer at [e-mail]

If you have questions about our recruitment process, please contact Katrina Russell, HR consultant at [e-mail]

Eligibility List

12 months