Senior Communications Advisor

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

This posting is to fill one full time (75 hours bi-weekly) 18-month term position.

Temporary Assignments may be considered with prior supervisor approval.

Who we are…

The French Language Services Directorate (FLSD) is dedicated to supporting and empowering departments to serve and inform Yukoners in French. We foster strong partnerships with other departments and stakeholders, provide strategic advice rooted in language policy and planning, and offer centralized services such as translation and language training.

The Bilingual Communications Division supports government employees in informing, engaging with and promoting bilingual services to the public. We provide centralized translation services and manage the government’s French-language official social media channels and web presence.

The opportunity…

The French Language Services Directorate is seeking a collaborative and solution-focused project lead to support the development of a government-wide strategy for strengthening bilingual communications, with a particular emphasis on emergency preparedness and response.

In this role, you will work with colleagues across government to better understand current practices, identify opportunities for improvement, and help develop a more coordinated approach to bilingual communications. You will bring people together, facilitate discussions, build consensus, and help turn ideas into practical solutions.

You will also lead procurement processes, manage contracts, and oversee the work of external service providers supporting the project. You will gather and analyze information, develop recommendations, and support decision-making to advance project objectives.

In addition, you will support the Directorate in coordinating and preparing a variety of materials, including reports, presentations, speeches, and other documents that communicate government priorities and vision.

The ideal candidate is an engaging and collaborative professional who enjoys managing complex projects, shaping practical and sustainable approaches, making a meaningful impact across the organization, and keeping projects moving forward.

What we can offer you…

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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Essential Qualifications

Important application requirements

Please submit your resume in English clearly demonstrating how you meet each of the following qualifications. Emphasize how your work experiences and related duties align with the essential and asset qualifications listed below. Note that selection for further consideration is based solely on the information you provide in your resume.

Include the month and year you started and ended a job when you list your work experience. This allows us to accurately calculate the length of time you were in the position.

For more information on how to prepare and submit your resume visit this resource page on Yukon.ca.

• �� Post-secondary education in communications, public administration, project management, or a related field

• �� Experience leading complex projects involving multiple stakeholders or partners

• �� Experience developing strategic approaches through research, engagement and collaboration

The following will be considered as assets

• �� Experience managing contracts, procurement processes, and external service providers

• �� Experience working in a communications function within a government or public sector environment

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:

• Thinking strategically
• Demonstrating client focus
• Developing people
• Influencing others

Job specific skills

• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong facilitation, stakeholder engagement, and consensus-building skills
• Ability to develop practical recommendations and support strategic decision-making
• Ability to work effectively with diverse interests and perspectives
• Sound judgment and the ability to balance competing priorities
• Strong project planning, coordination, and organizational skills
• Ability to build collaborative partnerships and maintain effective working relationships across organizations
• Bilingualism in French and English

Additional information

Conditions of Employment: N/A

Job requirements

This position is in Whitehorse, Yukon.

Contact details

If you have any questions about this position, please contract Nancy Power, Manager, Bilingual Communications at [email protected].

If you have questions about our recruitment process, please contact: Melissa Wood, Human Resource Consultant I at [email protected].