Language Policy Advisor

Yukon Government; Whitehorse; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

Yukon government’s French Language Services Directorate seeks a Policy Advisor to develop policy, conduct research, and provide strategic advice to streamline and improve French-language public services. You will support implementation of policy guidelines and collaborate with client departments to drive diverse, high-priority initiatives.

The two-year term includes potential anticipatory permanent placement, with opportunities for temporary assignments upon supervisor approval.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary degree in Public Policy, Public Administration, Business Administration, Linguistics, Political Science, Economics, International Studies, Law, Journalism, Social or Health Sciences, Natural Sciences, or related field and/or relevant work experience.
• Experience conducting research, analyzing data, and communicating complex ideas.
• Experience developing policies, directives, and/or guidelines.
• Experience providing well-reasoned strategic advice, information and recommendations to decision-makers.
• Experience planning, coordinating, and leading multi-staged projects.

Responsibilities

• Policy development, research, and analysis to streamline French-language services.
• Contribute to development of strategic and business plans and collaborate with client departments.
• Advise on implementing Policy and Guidelines on French-language services and communications.
• Manage multiple projects with multiple clients and stakeholders.

Skills

Policy development

Research

Strategic advice

Project management

Data analysis

Communication

Education

Post-secondary degree in Public Policy/Administration/Related field

Job description

Government of Yukon -> French Language Services Directorate

Location

Whitehorse, YT Y1A 2C6 CA (Primary)

Job Type

Term/Temporary

End Date

18 October 2028

Full/Part Time

Full-time

Standard Hours Bi-weekly

75

Classification

AR14

$85,225.00 - $98,818.00

Union

YEU

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

This is a full-time (75 hours biweekly), two-year term / anticipatory permanent position. Temporary Assignments will be considered with your supervisor’s approval.

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

Join Our Team at the French Language Services Directorate!

As a central agency, the French Language Services Directorate (FLSD) supports, collaborates with and empowers the Government of Yukon departments and other public bodies to serve and inform the public in French. We foster strong partnerships with departments and stakeholders to improve access to government services in French. We aim at building bilingual capacities across government by providing client-focused services such as translation, training, advice, and operational support.

The opportunity…

Reporting to the Senior Language Policy Advisor, the Language Policy Advisor provides policy development, research, and analysis to streamline and normalize the planning and delivery of French-language services. The position contributes to the development of strategic and business plans and collaborates with client departments to implement and evaluate them. This position also supports and advises client departments on implementing the Policy and Guidelines on French-language services and communications. The work is fast paced, varied and requires the ability to manage and prioritize several projects with multiple clients and stakeholders at once.

Why choose us?

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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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; ensure you use a month/year to month/year format and include the duties you performed in each of your positions. For more information on how to prepare and submit your resume visit this resource page on Yukon.ca.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Post-secondary degree in Public Policy, Public Administration, Business Administration, Linguistics, Political Science, Economics, International Studies, Law, Journalism, Social or Health Sciences, Natural Sciences, or related field and/or relevant work experience;
• Experience conducting research, analyzing data, and communicating complex ideas;
• Experience developing policies, directives, and/or guidelines;
• Experience providing well-reasoned strategic advice, information and recommendations to decision-makers;
• Experience planning, coordinating, and leading multi-staged projects;

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 should have and may be assessed on:

• Project and time management skills and the ability to meet tight deadlines;
• Strong attention to detail;
• Strong research, analytical, data management and problem-solving skills;
• Ability to think strategically and make reasoned recommendations;
• Ability to effectively build and steward the relationship between FLSD and client departments, through collaboration and cooperation with people with diverse and conflicting interests;
• Being adaptable and flexible to changing priorities;
• Willingness to grow, learn, and develop;
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with a team.
• Bilingualism in French and English is considered an asset.

Job Requirements:

• This position works in a typical office environment;
• Occasional travel both in and outside of the Yukon to represent the Directorate and is also required to attend meetings, conferences and training;
• This position is occasionally required to work weekends and evenings to attend public engagements, training activities, special events, or for public emergencies;

If you have any questions about this position or application process, please contact:

Katrine Frese, Senior Language Policy Advisor, French Language Services Directorate, at [e-mail].

If you have questions about our recruitment process, please contact:

Marg Webb, Human Resources Consultant II at [e-mail]

For more information on what is happening at FLSD, we encourage you to check us out on Yukon.ca.