Regional Community Development Strategist

Government of Yukon; Whitehorse; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A Yukon government agency is seeking a Community Development Advisor responsible for evaluating projects and fostering community capacity. Candidates should hold post-secondary education in a relevant field and demonstrate experience in project development and funding agreements. This full-time role requires occasional travel to rural communities and offers competitive benefits as part of a comprehensive employment package.

Benefits

Flexible work and leave options

Health and wellness support

Ongoing training and professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in analyzing and evaluating client applications.
• Experience performing financial information analysis and report preparation.
• Experience in fund administration in a government setting.

Responsibilities

• Process and analyze project recommendations.
• Provide advice to strengthen networks and community capacity.
• Make regular trips to Yukon rural communities.

Skills

Ability to build collaborative working relationships and provide quality customer service

Excellent analytical skills

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Self-motivated and able to work independently

Experience using word processing and spreadsheets

Education

Post-secondary education in business administration or related field

Job description

A Yukon government agency is seeking a Community Development Advisor responsible for evaluating projects and fostering community capacity. Candidates should hold post-secondary education in a relevant field and demonstrate experience in project development and funding agreements. This full-time role requires occasional travel to rural communities and offers competitive benefits as part of a comprehensive employment package.