Senior Consultation Advisor

The 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 a 2-year term position, working 75 hours bi-weekly. Temporary Assignments may also be considered with prior approval.

Our department makes a difference…

The Executive Council Office is the centre of excellence for the Government of Yukon. We are leaders in the modernization of government standards and processes.

We provide central strategic advice to advance government priorities through policy development, communications, intergovernmental relations, Indigenous relations, major project management, youth initiatives, and by supporting the Water Board and the Commissioner’s Office. The department also provides direct support to the Premier and Cabinet.

Join our dynamic team and help us strengthen relationships and good governance for the benefit of all Yukoners.

The opportunity…

The Senior Consultation Advisor plays a key role in ensuring consistency of approach across YG on consultation matters. The position provides advice, analysis, training and assistance to staff across government in respect of consultation and accommodation processes with Yukon First Nations and transboundary Indigenous governments and groups arising from existing and emerging legal obligations, as well as those arising from government policy imperatives. The position is responsible for working with interdepartmental teams, supporting the implementation of consultation plans and protocols, and assisting with the development and implementation of innovative solutions and tools such as record management systems and spatial data mapping applications that support staff in adequately discharging the government’s consultation obligations.

Supporting you every step of the way…

The Yukon government cares about its 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 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.

• Degree in Public Policy/Administration, Law, Political, Social or Resource Science, or other related discipline,
• Experience participating in consultation processes and expertise regarding the legal, policy and practical requirements of discharging consultation obligations with Indigenous governments and groups​​​,
• Considerable experience analyzing and interpreting materials related to Aboriginal rights, including legal opinions, judgments, legislation, policies, treaties, self-government agreements and other agreements with Yukon First Nations and transboundary Indigenous governments and groups,
• Considerable experience with program and project coordination, tracking commitments and issues, managing competing priorities and deadlines, and supporting planning and program delivery,
• Experience working with or interpreting Yukon First Nation Final and Self-Government Agreements will be considered an asset.

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:

• Modelling Interpersonal Skills and Personal Responsibility,
• Taking Action and Achieving Results,
• Influencing Others,
• Leading Change and Innovation.

Additional information

Job requirements

This position may occasionally travel (1-2 times outside the Yukon and up to 15 times within the Yukon annually), for purposes of consultation, negotiations, community visits and meetings etc., by plane and/or vehicle.

This position is in Whitehorse, Yukon, and requires you to work in the office.

Contact details

If you have any questions about this position, please contact Rox-Ann Duchesne, Manager, Consultation [email protected].

If you have questions about our recruitment process, please contact Melissa Wood: [email protected]