Department

Government of Yukon -> Executive Council Office - Policy and Planning

Location

Whitehorse, YT Y1A 2C6 CA (Primary)

Job Type

Permanent

End Date

Full/Part Time

Full-time

Standard Hours Bi-weekly

75

Classification

MG05

Salary

$107,212.00 - $149,447.00

Union

MGT

Days Off

Saturday/Sunday

Travel

10%

Admissibility

Open to all Candidates, Preference - Canadian Indigenous Ancestry, Preference - Yukon First Nations ancestry

This competition is open to all candidates who meet the above noted Admissibility. A hiring preference will apply for qualified candidates of Canadian Indigenous ancestry, with a priority for qualified Yukon First Nation candidates. This initiative is in support of Yukon government’s goal for a representative public service. For more information on the hiring preference visit www.yukon.ca/hiring-preference**.**

Job Summary and Requirements

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 permanent, full-time position working 75 hours bi-weekly.

Who we are…

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, Indigenous and scientific knowledge 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…

Cabinet Analysts are part of a team that supports decision-making at the highest levels of the Yukon government. In this role you will:

• Support departments bringing forward policy and legislation to Cabinet
• Provide concise, consistent and thorough policy analysis and advice to Cabinet on a wide range of complex and sensitive issues
• Lead policy projects within the department and across all government departments
• Support capacity building in the policy community, including developing and delivering training sessions

We are looking for an exceptional Cabinet Analyst that can learn quickly, communicate clearly and effectively, and is an excellent team player.

Supporting you every step of the way…

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 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.

• Completion of post-secondary education, ideally in public administration, public policy, law or a related field
• Experience providing strategic direction, advice, and recommendations to political leadership or senior management on complex, sensitive, and diverse issues
• Experience navigating government decision-making processes, with strong understanding of policy formulation and legislative development
• Experience conducting research and analysis, and leading the development of policies and/or legislative initiatives
• Experience maintaining positive working relationships, especially when providing constructive feedback and challenging advice

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 quickly identify and consider the current and long-term implications of policy options and assess the impact of decisions on other corporate priorities

• Ability to understand and support evidence-informed policy analysis and development

• Strong verbal and written communication skills including the ability to share information effectively

• Ability to collaboratively meet tight deadlines and high workloads and adapt to changing circumstances while still performing to a high standard

• Willingness to facilitate and deliver courses

Additional information

Conditions of Employment: N/A

Job requirements: N/A

• This position is in Whitehorse, Yukon, and requires you to work in the office. Remote work is not available for this role.

Contact details:

If you have any questions about this position, please contact: Julie DesBrisay, A/Director of Policy & Planning at Julie.DesBrisay@yukon.ca

If you have questions about our recruitment process, please contact: Melissa Wood, HR Consultant at Melissa.Wood@yukon.ca

Eligibility List

12 months

Post Date

24 April 2026

Close Date

07 May 2026

Job Description

Cabinet Policy Analyst JD ECO.pdf