Senior Policy Advisor

Government of Yukon; Whitehorse; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Yukon government is seeking a Senior Policy Advisor to lead policy development and manage strategic initiatives. This full-time position offers opportunities for professional growth and a comprehensive benefits plan. Ideal candidates will have a degree in relevant fields and significant experience in policy analysis and stakeholder engagement.

Benefits

Flexible work options

Comprehensive benefits plan

Learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Significant experience in policy development and evaluation.
• Experience working with First Nation governments.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic and operational policy development.
• Manage processes and coordinate energy initiatives.

Skills

Researching

Analyzing

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Degree in Political Science

Degree in Public Administration

Degree in Economics

Job description

Job Summary And Requirements

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

This is a full-time, permanent position working 75 hours bi-weekly. This competition will be used to establish an eligibility list.

Who We Are…

Yukon Development Corporation (YDC), is a government corporation tasked through legislation to promote economic development through assuring adequate sustainable and cost-effective energy for all Yukoners and providing opportunities for First Nation participation and partnership.

The opportunity…

Reporting to the Vice President of YDC, this Senior Policy Advisor leads strategic and operational policy development, including planning, research, drafting, and providing recommendations and briefings senior leadership. The advisor champions YDC projects, managing processes, and coordinating energy initiatives with Yukon Energy Corporation, Department of Energy Mines and Resources, Yukon First Nations, and other stakeholders.

What We Can Offer You…

Yukon government cares about their employees and strives to offer a variety of learning and developmental opportunities including in-house training. Funding may also be available to support further education.

Flexible work and leave options may be available allowing you to balance your personal and professional needs.

We also have a comprehensive and generous benefits plan, providing for the health and wellbeing of you and your family.

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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 Political Science, Public Administration, Economics or a related field
• Significant experience researching, analyzing, developing, writing and evaluating department and corporate-level policies, policy briefs and reports and navigating government policy development and approval processes
• Significant experience providing strategic advice and recommendations to decision-makers on complex issues
• Considerable experience interpreting legislation, intergovernmental agreements, policies and caselaw.
• Experience working with First Nation governments and/or organizations in alignment with the Final Agreements and constitutional obligations.
• Experience leading collaborative stakeholder engagement processes would be 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

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

Government Core Competency Framework

• Ability to effectively manage and prioritize large amounts of technical information;
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced office environment;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
• Developing relationships with policy makers, government officials, First Nations and other stakeholders;
• Able to quickly identify and consider the current and long-term implications of policy options and assess the impact of decisions on other corporate priorities;
• Understands and supports evidence-informed policy analysis and development; and
• Ability to model positive organizational values, ethics, and standards of conduct.
  
  

Additional Information

Contact details:

If you have any questions about this position, please Daniel Carrick-Specht, Vice-President, YDC at [e-mail]

If you have questions about our recruitment process, please contact Marg Webb, Human Resource Consultant at [e-mail]

Eligibility List

12 months