Intergovernmental Relations Officer

Government of Yukon; Whitehorse; Hybrid; CAD 107,000 - 149,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits plan

Learning opportunities

Job summary

Government of Yukon, Executive Council Office, Intergovernmental Relations, is seeking a permanent Intergovernmental Relations Officer in Whitehorse. The role develops intergovernmental strategies, coordinates positions, and supports Yukon’s participation in intergovernmental and international agreements.

The officer will manage a broad network of contacts and advise senior management. Responsibilities include representing Yukon to other governments, providing strategic advice, and ensuring

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in public administration, political science, communications or a related field.
• Extensive experience in policy, communications, negotiations, and/or intergovernmental relations.
• Extensive experience analyzing complex and sensitive issues and providing strategic advice to senior level management and elected officials;
• Experience supporting engagements led by elected or appointed representatives or representing organizational interests externally.

Responsibilities

• Manage, coordinate and develop intergovernmental strategies, positions and relationships.
• Provide strategic advisory support for Yukon’s participation in intergovernmental and international agreements, committees and meetings.
• Represent the Government of Yukon in intergovernmental engagements with other governments in Canada and internationally.
• Support executive-level coordination to ensure consistent and effective intergovernmental relations.

Skills

Policy analysis

Negotiations

Intergovernmental relations

Strategic thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in public administration, political science, communications or related field

Job description

Intergovernmental Relations Officer - (69266)

Government of Yukon -> Executive Council Office - Intergovernmental Relations

Location

Whitehorse, YT Y1A 2C6 CA (Primary)

Job Type

Permanent

End Date

Full/Part Time

Full-time

Standard Hours Bi-weekly

75

Classification

MG05

$107,212.00 - $149,447.00

Union

MGT

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

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

This posting is for a permanent position working 75 hours bi-weekly.

Who we are…

The Executive Council Office is the centre of excellence for the Government of Yukon. We are leaders in the modernization of government standards and processes.

We provide central strategic advice to advance government priorities through policy development, communications, intergovernmental relations, Indigenous relations, major project management, youth initiatives, Indigenous and scientific knowledge and by supporting the Water Board and the Commissioner’s Office. The department also provides direct support to the Premier and Cabinet.

Join our dynamic team and help us strengthen relationships and good governance for the benefit of all Yukoners.

The opportunity…

The Intergovernmental Relations Officer is responsible for managing, coordinating and developing intergovernmental strategies, positions, policies and relationships as well as providing strategic, advisory, and executive support for Yukon’s participation in interdepartmental, intergovernmental and international agreements, committees, conferences and meetings.

The Intergovernmental Relations Officer represents the Government of Yukon in the Executive Council Office’s engagement with other governments in Canada and internationally. This position manages a wide network of contacts within and outside the Yukon government to ensure that executive-level intergovernmental relations are carried out in a coordinated, consistent and effective manner so other governments understand and consider the goals, objectives, positions and circumstances of Yukon.

Supporting you every step of the way…

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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• Bachelors degree in public administration, political science, communications or a related field;
• Extensive experience in policy, communications, negotiations, and/or intergovernmental relations;
• Extensive experience analyzing complex and sensitive issues and providing strategic advice to senior level management and elected officials; and
• Experience providing support for engagements led by elected or appointed representatives and/or experience representing the interests or positions of an organization or government to external parties will be considered assets.

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

Desired Knowledge, Skills and Suitability

T o best support the achievement of key strategic and business objectives, candidates should have and may be assessed on:

• Commitment to excellent client service
• Strong judgment, including ability to maintain and respect confidentiality
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to exercise diplomacy to influence or persuade others
• Strategic thinking
• Excellent time management skills, including the ability to manage constant interruptions
• Adaptability and initiative
• Demonstrated diplomatic communication skills, including the ability to build and maintain effective relationships, navigate sensitive issues, and represent organizational interests with professionalism and tact.

Additional information

Conditions of Employment:

• Must be eligible for Secret Level security clearance
• Must hold a valid Canadian passport.

Job requirements: Frequent travel within and outside of the territory

*This position is in Whitehorse, Yukon, and requires you to work in the office. Remote work is not available for this role.