Policy Analyst in Whitehorse

Government of Yukon - Health & Social Services

Location: Whitehorse, YT Y1A 2C6 CA

Job Type: Permanent

End Date: Full/Part Time: Full-time

Standard Hours: Bi-weekly 75

Classification: AR16

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.

Job Summary and Requirements:

This posting will be used to fill 1 permanent full-time position working 75 hours bi-weekly. It will establish a 12-month eligibility list which may be used to fill similar positions. This job is based in the thriving and diverse city of Whitehorse in the beautiful Yukon.

Our team, Strategic Policy and Planning, provides policy leadership across Health and Social Services and brings a strategic lens to the policy work of the department. We provide corporate policy services to all divisions, including:

• Strategic advice;
• The development of Cabinet, Cabinet committee and Management Board submissions;
• Managing the legislative agenda and all work on legislation;
• Leading the Yukon participation in Federal/Provincial/Territorial Ministers and Deputy Ministers forums;
• Representing HSS in other intra and inter-governmental work;
• Leading major consultations and negotiations, including with First Nations;
• Undertaking the development of major strategies and plans.

Our team is high-performing, with many opportunities to lead important files and to work collaboratively with other team members and partners in our department, government and outside of the Government of Yukon. We’re committed to improving the health and wellness of Yukoners through our work.

Your role:

Reporting to the Director of Strategic Policy and Planning, this position’s responsibilities include designing and conducting research, formulating and recommending policy, program, and statutory alternatives respecting a variety of health and social services issues, and working on the development and implementation of recommended alternatives. This position will also undertake or support intergovernmental work among federal, provincial, territorial and First Nations governments.

In addition to a competitive salary, we offer many additional financial and non-financial benefits. We are the Yukon public service. Every day, we come together to serve the people who live here and make a difference in so many ways. Here, you will find the diverse opportunities you desire to develop your career while enjoying a warm sense of community and vibrant artistic, cultural, and recreational amenities, all set in a spectacular natural environment. As part of our team, your achievements and enjoyment in both your work and personal life will be valued as you explore the many opportunities the Yukon, and the Government of Yukon, has to offer.

Important application and job requirements:

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.

Qualifications:

• Post-secondary degree in public administration, social or health sciences, public policy, political science, or another related area.
• Experience researching, analyzing, and developing policy options and recommendations within a government or large organizational context.
• Experience with health or social services policy issues, or other related policy issues.
• Experience conducting research and preparing written materials such as briefing notes, reports, discussion papers, or other decision-support documents.
• Experience developing and implementing legislation is an asset.

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

Desired knowledge, skills and suitability:

If selected for an interview, candidates should have, and may be assessed on, the following:

• Proven ability to establish successful partnerships through collaboration and cooperation with people with sometimes diverse perspectives and competing interests.
• Ability to produce effective results in accordance with political direction and organizational priorities.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and strategic thinking skills.
• Strong project management skills and the ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities.
• Ability to navigate complex issues with diplomacy, sound judgment, and an understanding of the public service environment.
• Aware of the Yukon First Nations self-government context and of current Yukon health and social issues.

You must meet the following conditions before being hired, or within the time frame noted:

• WHMIS 2015 within one month of hire.