Yukon Government Looking for Communications Analyst at Whitehorse, YT Full Time

This is an until–filled competition. Candidates are encouraged not to delay submitting their application as this posting can close at any time with 24-hours posted notice. Resumes will be screened at regular intervals until the position is filled or the competition closes, whichever is earliest.

This posting will be used to fill a 2 term full-time position working 75 hours biweekly. This competition will also be used to fill anticipatory permanent, term and AOC positions that may become available.

The Opportunity

Are you ready to grow your career with one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers? As a Communications Analyst for the Government of Yukon you will have access to incredible career experiences and get to work for Yukon government’s largest department; Health and Social Services. Your work with the department will help impact Yukoners in a meaningful way.

As the Communications Analyst

You are able to convey a message in a way that engages and motivates action in your audience. You can tailor that message to reach unique perspectives and backgrounds. You have the ability to steer through the increased structure that comes with government and know how and when to engage internal and external stakeholders. You are someone who can navigate social media and strike that balance of catchy but professional.

The successful candidate will thrive in a high paced environment and will work collaboratively with our partners to help people access important government services.

For more information about this position, please contact Carleen Kerr, Director, Communications & Social Marketing at [email protected]

For more information about the hiring process, please contact Marusia Heney, HR Consultant at [email protected]

For assistance on how to apply on this posting, please contact E-Recruitment Client Support at (867) 667-9453 or [email protected].

Please do not email resumes to the email addresses above; applications will only be accepted through the E-Recruitment system. Before you apply, please make sure you are eligible by visiting our E-Recruitment website re: applications.

Essential Qualifications

Please submit your resume clearly demonstrating how you meet the qualifications listed below – specifically – how your work experiences and related duties align with these essential qualifications. Note that selection for further consideration will be based on the information you provide in your resume, including the use of YG’s “month/year – month/year” formatting standard.

Degree in communications, public relations or journalism;

Considerable experience developing and implementing communications strategies;

Experience writing for various audiences and media;

Experience dealing with complex and strategic issues; and

Communications experience in a government or large organizational setting

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:

Ability to critically assess options and implications and link decisions to strategic goals

Ability to create and implement new approaches and lead change/innovation

Commitment to creating and maintaining a client focused culture

Oral and written communication skills

Ability to work well under deadline pressure

Organizational awareness; sensitivity and understanding structures, processes, culture, relationships and issues

Ability to work collaboratively within teams and groups to achieve organizational goals

Conditions of Employment:
WHMIS 2015 (within one month of hire)

Job Requirements:
Occasional travel within the territory is required. Extended periods of time working at a desk including extended screen time working with computers and other devices.

Eligibility List

12 months

Post Date

9 May 2022

Close Date

9 August 2022