Top Benefits
About the role
This posting
This posting will be used to fill 1 permanent full-time position working 75hrs bi-weekly. It will establish a 3-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.
Who we are
Social supports branch provides various services and supports to individuals, families and communities. Those key services include: Income support, community support, adult protection and disability services.
Who we are looking for
Reporting to the Social Services Assistant Deputy Minister, you will be responsible for leading, planning, managing and directing branch activities to ensure the provision of an integrated range of services to persons with disabilities and the families who support them; employment and training services; shelter, residential placement services and supportive housing; senior services and adult protection; and persons in need of income supports throughout the Yukon (Whitehorse and Communities), so that they can achieve the greatest degree of independence, well-being and self-reliance possible.
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**For more information on this job, please contact Jennifer Gehmair, Assistant Deputy Minister, Social Services,**at 867-332-9194 or Jennifer.Gehmair@yukon.ca
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For more information about the recruitment process, please contact Dolapo Awobamise, HR Consultant at 867-332-8340 or Dolapo.Awobamise@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:
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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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Degree in Social Work, Public Administration or a related discipline in Health or Social Services;
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Senior management / executive experience, including considerable experience managing human and financial resources, preferably in a government setting;
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Significant experience in procurement and working within contract and procurement regulations, including knowledge of supply chain management, preferably in a public sector setting;
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Considerable experience in the delivery or administration of social programs, preferably in a public sector setting;
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Considerable experience in strategic planning, policy development and performance measurement.
It may be helpful for you to review “Prepare your resume and cover letter”.
Desired knowledge, skills and suitability
Candidates will be expected to demonstrate their competence to the standard set by the Yukon Government Core Competency Framework.
- Taking Action and Achieving Results
- Promoting Common Values and Ethics
- Developing People
- Demonstrating Client Focus
- Modeling Interpersonal Skills and Personal Responsibility
- Influencing Others
- Thinking Strategically Leading Change and Innovation
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.
- RCMP Security Clearance with Vulnerable Sector;
- Yukon Driver’s Licence or equivalent;
- verification of degree;
Job requirements
This job requires you to perform, and/or be exposed to, the following:
Occasional travel in and out of the territory by both ground and air. This position involves working in a normal office environment where the incumbent must review detailed financial reporting, meet critical deadlines and respond to changing service demands daily.
Learn more
- For help on creating your E-recruitment profile, email E-Recruitment.clientsupport@yukon.caor phone 867-667-9453.
Eligibility List
3 months
Post Date
17 July 2025
Close Date
30 July 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.
Top Benefits
About the role
This posting
This posting will be used to fill 1 permanent full-time position working 75hrs bi-weekly. It will establish a 3-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.
Who we are
Social supports branch provides various services and supports to individuals, families and communities. Those key services include: Income support, community support, adult protection and disability services.
Who we are looking for
Reporting to the Social Services Assistant Deputy Minister, you will be responsible for leading, planning, managing and directing branch activities to ensure the provision of an integrated range of services to persons with disabilities and the families who support them; employment and training services; shelter, residential placement services and supportive housing; senior services and adult protection; and persons in need of income supports throughout the Yukon (Whitehorse and Communities), so that they can achieve the greatest degree of independence, well-being and self-reliance possible.
-
**For more information on this job, please contact Jennifer Gehmair, Assistant Deputy Minister, Social Services,**at 867-332-9194 or Jennifer.Gehmair@yukon.ca
-
For more information about the recruitment process, please contact Dolapo Awobamise, HR Consultant at 867-332-8340 or Dolapo.Awobamise@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.
-
Degree in Social Work, Public Administration or a related discipline in Health or Social Services;
-
Senior management / executive experience, including considerable experience managing human and financial resources, preferably in a government setting;
-
Significant experience in procurement and working within contract and procurement regulations, including knowledge of supply chain management, preferably in a public sector setting;
-
Considerable experience in the delivery or administration of social programs, preferably in a public sector setting;
-
Considerable experience in strategic planning, policy development and performance measurement.
It may be helpful for you to review “Prepare your resume and cover letter”.
Desired knowledge, skills and suitability
Candidates will be expected to demonstrate their competence to the standard set by the Yukon Government Core Competency Framework.
- Taking Action and Achieving Results
- Promoting Common Values and Ethics
- Developing People
- Demonstrating Client Focus
- Modeling Interpersonal Skills and Personal Responsibility
- Influencing Others
- Thinking Strategically Leading Change and Innovation
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.
- RCMP Security Clearance with Vulnerable Sector;
- Yukon Driver’s Licence or equivalent;
- verification of degree;
Job requirements
This job requires you to perform, and/or be exposed to, the following:
Occasional travel in and out of the territory by both ground and air. This position involves working in a normal office environment where the incumbent must review detailed financial reporting, meet critical deadlines and respond to changing service demands daily.
Learn more
- For help on creating your E-recruitment profile, email E-Recruitment.clientsupport@yukon.caor phone 867-667-9453.
Eligibility List
3 months
Post Date
17 July 2025
Close Date
30 July 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.