Manager - Resident Care Alexander McDonald Lodge
Top Benefits
About the role
This posting
This posting will be used to fill 1 permanent full-time positions working 75 bi-weekly. It will establish a 6-month eligibility list which may be used to fill similar positions.
This job is based in the thriving and diverse city of Dawson City in the beautiful Yukon.
About us
Every action and decision is guided by Continuing Care’s Vision: ‘Exceptional care, honoring your culture and traditions”, Mission: “Together, we offer person-centered care that nurtures well-being” and Values: “Connectedness, Dignity, Equity, Integrity and Respect”.
Alexander McDonald Lodge (AML) provides person-centered care to individuals who need varying levels of intermediate care support with daily living activities. Through responsiveness to each resident’s uniqueness, the Lodge creates a feeling of home and belonging for all who live there.
Check out the care home: Alexander McDonald Lodge
Who we are looking for
We are seeking a compassionate and dynamic individual to lead the delivery of person-centered care in a rural community setting. This pivotal role provides leadership, strategic planning, and hands-on management to ensure residents receive safe, high-quality, and respectful care services. As Manager of Resident Care, you’ll inspire and support the AML team while building strong relationships with families, community partners, and stakeholders.
You’ll champion recruitment, training, and retention, build strong community partnerships, and oversee resources and quality initiatives. With active licensure, you’ll also step in when needed to provide hands-on care.
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For more information on this job, please contact Katharina McArthur, Senior Manager Long Term Care at 867-471-0480 or Katharina.McArthur@yukon.ca
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For more information about the recruitment process, please contact Brittni Dieno, HR Consultant at 867-332-7319 or Brittni.Dieno@yukon.ca
Your benefits
In addition to a competitive salary, we offer many additional financial and non-financial benefits.
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Government of Yukon’s many benefits
Your career, your home, your lifestyle
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.
Check out:
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Yukon Life
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Working at Yukon government
Important application and job requirements
Essential qualifications
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.
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Current license in good standing with a Canadian nursing regulatory body.
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Significant clinical nursing experience including direct supervision of health care professionals.
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Demonstrated relevant and recent leadership experience in healthcare, preferably in long-term or residential care (such as HR management, program evaluation, and stakeholder engagement).
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Experience in rural/northern setting is considered an asset.
It may be helpful for you to review “Prepare your resume and cover letter”.
Desired knowledge, skills and suitability
If selected for an interview, candidates should have, and may be assessed on, the following:
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Modeling Interpersonal Skills and Personal Responsibility – Demonstrates strong self-awareness through deliberate learning from past experience and self-reflection to increase personal effectiveness and responsibility. Uses strong interpersonal skills to build credibility and personal effectiveness.
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Influencing Others – Generates commitment while inspiring others. Builds coalitions internally and externally, to reach the organization’s goals by using a variety of methods and adapting influence approaches, and by effectively using knowledge of how the organization really works.
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Thinking Strategically – Takes a comprehensive, long-term view, critically assessing options and implications, while linking decisions to strategic goals.
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Demonstrating Client Focus – Creates a client-focused culture for the entire organization and engages others in providing outstanding service to internal and external clients.
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Taking Action and Achieving Results – Focuses, commits, and applies resources to identify and achieve appropriate results.
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Leading Change and Innovation – Leads the organization effectively through fast changing environments and creates and implements a vision of an organization that is willing to take risks and test new approaches.
It may be helpful for you to review “The job interview process”.
Conditions of employment
You must meet the following conditions before being hired, or within the time frame noted.
Current Yukon Registered Nursing Association or PLRA registration in good standing, RCMP clearance with vulnerable sector check; TB Clearance, Valid Yukon class 5 driver’s licence or equivalent; CPR level c WHMIS 2015 (within 1 month of hire), Food Safe
Job requirements
This job requires you to perform, and/or be exposed to, the following:
Regular lifting up to 20 lbs, travel both in and outside the territory by both ground and air, potential exposure to pets, second hand smoke, warm temperatures and increased exposure to infectious organisms and exposure to latex products.
Learn more
- For help on creating your E-recruitment profile, email E-Recruitment.clientsupport@yukon.ca or phone 867-667-9453.
Eligibility List
6 months
Post Date
23 September 2025
Close Date
07 October 2025
About Yukon Government
The Yukon public service offers a diversity of career options in a stable work environment. As a Yukon government public servant, you have access to on-the-job learning, leadership courses, interdepartmental training and tuition reimbursement, and the daily opportunity to direct your career path.
As Yukon government public servants, we are able to make a genuine difference in our communities. Every day, we work closely with both the people we serve and with the decision-makers who guide the policies that affect our lives. A career with us allows you to be a part of that process and watch the results of your work come to life in the real world.
Our employment equity policy affirms equal access for women, aboriginal people and people with disabilities to government jobs.
The Yukon government has been recognized as a Top 100 Employer in Canada since 2014. This is due to the benefits, leave options and opportunities for training and career development.
Manager - Resident Care Alexander McDonald Lodge
Top Benefits
About the role
This posting
This posting will be used to fill 1 permanent full-time positions working 75 bi-weekly. It will establish a 6-month eligibility list which may be used to fill similar positions.
This job is based in the thriving and diverse city of Dawson City in the beautiful Yukon.
About us
Every action and decision is guided by Continuing Care’s Vision: ‘Exceptional care, honoring your culture and traditions”, Mission: “Together, we offer person-centered care that nurtures well-being” and Values: “Connectedness, Dignity, Equity, Integrity and Respect”.
Alexander McDonald Lodge (AML) provides person-centered care to individuals who need varying levels of intermediate care support with daily living activities. Through responsiveness to each resident’s uniqueness, the Lodge creates a feeling of home and belonging for all who live there.
Check out the care home: Alexander McDonald Lodge
Who we are looking for
We are seeking a compassionate and dynamic individual to lead the delivery of person-centered care in a rural community setting. This pivotal role provides leadership, strategic planning, and hands-on management to ensure residents receive safe, high-quality, and respectful care services. As Manager of Resident Care, you’ll inspire and support the AML team while building strong relationships with families, community partners, and stakeholders.
You’ll champion recruitment, training, and retention, build strong community partnerships, and oversee resources and quality initiatives. With active licensure, you’ll also step in when needed to provide hands-on care.
-
For more information on this job, please contact Katharina McArthur, Senior Manager Long Term Care at 867-471-0480 or Katharina.McArthur@yukon.ca
-
For more information about the recruitment process, please contact Brittni Dieno, HR Consultant at 867-332-7319 or Brittni.Dieno@yukon.ca
Your benefits
In addition to a competitive salary, we offer many additional financial and non-financial benefits.
-
Government of Yukon’s many benefits
Your career, your home, your lifestyle
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.
Check out:
-
Yukon Life
-
Working at Yukon government
Important application and job requirements
Essential qualifications
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.
-
Current license in good standing with a Canadian nursing regulatory body.
-
Significant clinical nursing experience including direct supervision of health care professionals.
-
Demonstrated relevant and recent leadership experience in healthcare, preferably in long-term or residential care (such as HR management, program evaluation, and stakeholder engagement).
-
Experience in rural/northern setting is considered an asset.
It may be helpful for you to review “Prepare your resume and cover letter”.
Desired knowledge, skills and suitability
If selected for an interview, candidates should have, and may be assessed on, the following:
-
Modeling Interpersonal Skills and Personal Responsibility – Demonstrates strong self-awareness through deliberate learning from past experience and self-reflection to increase personal effectiveness and responsibility. Uses strong interpersonal skills to build credibility and personal effectiveness.
-
Influencing Others – Generates commitment while inspiring others. Builds coalitions internally and externally, to reach the organization’s goals by using a variety of methods and adapting influence approaches, and by effectively using knowledge of how the organization really works.
-
Thinking Strategically – Takes a comprehensive, long-term view, critically assessing options and implications, while linking decisions to strategic goals.
-
Demonstrating Client Focus – Creates a client-focused culture for the entire organization and engages others in providing outstanding service to internal and external clients.
-
Taking Action and Achieving Results – Focuses, commits, and applies resources to identify and achieve appropriate results.
-
Leading Change and Innovation – Leads the organization effectively through fast changing environments and creates and implements a vision of an organization that is willing to take risks and test new approaches.
It may be helpful for you to review “The job interview process”.
Conditions of employment
You must meet the following conditions before being hired, or within the time frame noted.
Current Yukon Registered Nursing Association or PLRA registration in good standing, RCMP clearance with vulnerable sector check; TB Clearance, Valid Yukon class 5 driver’s licence or equivalent; CPR level c WHMIS 2015 (within 1 month of hire), Food Safe
Job requirements
This job requires you to perform, and/or be exposed to, the following:
Regular lifting up to 20 lbs, travel both in and outside the territory by both ground and air, potential exposure to pets, second hand smoke, warm temperatures and increased exposure to infectious organisms and exposure to latex products.
Learn more
- For help on creating your E-recruitment profile, email E-Recruitment.clientsupport@yukon.ca or phone 867-667-9453.
Eligibility List
6 months
Post Date
23 September 2025
Close Date
07 October 2025
About Yukon Government
The Yukon public service offers a diversity of career options in a stable work environment. As a Yukon government public servant, you have access to on-the-job learning, leadership courses, interdepartmental training and tuition reimbursement, and the daily opportunity to direct your career path.
As Yukon government public servants, we are able to make a genuine difference in our communities. Every day, we work closely with both the people we serve and with the decision-makers who guide the policies that affect our lives. A career with us allows you to be a part of that process and watch the results of your work come to life in the real world.
Our employment equity policy affirms equal access for women, aboriginal people and people with disabilities to government jobs.
The Yukon government has been recognized as a Top 100 Employer in Canada since 2014. This is due to the benefits, leave options and opportunities for training and career development.