Department

Government of Yukon -> Health & Social Services - Emergency Social Services

Location

Whitehorse, YT Y1A 2C6 CA (Primary)

Job Type

Term/Temporary

End Date

31 March 2028

Full/Part Time

Full-time

Standard Hours Bi-weekly

75

Classification

AR15

Salary

$89,704.00 - $104,043.00

Union

YEU

Days Off

Saturday/Sunday

Travel

25%

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 visitwww.yukon.ca/hiring-preference.

Job Summary and Requirements

This posting

This posting will be used to fill a 1 term (until March 31, 2028), full-time position working 75 hours 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

The Health Safety & Emergency Management unit (within Corporate Services) leads the Department of Health and Social Services in 5 key areas: Risk Management, Business Continuity Planning, Occupational Health & Safety, Health Emergency Management and Emergency Support Services. Health and Social Services has 5 divisions that are supported by this position – Continuing Care, Community & Primary Care, Corporate Services, Social Services, and Innovation Quality and Performance.

This opportunity

Health Emergency Management involves building a resilient health-care system that can effectively mitigate, prepare for, respond to, and recover from the impacts of emergency events.

Reporting to and receiving direction from the Manager, Health Safety and Emergency Management, the Emergency Management Planner will be focused on Phase 2 of the Health Canada funded Health ADAPT project focused on community and regional specific health system adaptation and risk reduction planning.

This position will take part in a Duty roster (be on standby) and will be required to be available 24/7 on a rotating basis.

We are committed to working with our internal partners, First Nations, local municipalities, the Federal Government, and our contractors to support Yukoners.

-For more information on this job, please contact Jacqueline Mills, Manager, Health, Safety and Emergency Management at****Jacqueline.Mills@yukon.ca -For more information about the recruitment process, please contact Darlene Allain, HR Consultant at****Darlene.Allain@yukon.ca

Your benefits

In addition to a competitive salary, we offer many additional financial and non-financial 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.

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. Ensure you use a month/year format and include the duties you performed in each of your positions.

• Post-secondary education in public health, environmental health, emergency management, climate change, community planning, or a related field.

• Incident Command System Training I-100.

• Experience developing plans, strategies, or programs related to public health, climate change adaptation, or emergency preparedness.

• Experience facilitating meetings, workshops, or engagement processes.

• Experience working with municipalities, First Nation Communities, other governments, partners, or stakeholders to support planning or program development.

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:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to translate technical information into clear and practical materials.

• Broad level of understanding of Emergency Management in a health context.

• Able to build positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

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.

• Yukon Class 5 Driver’s licence

• WHMIS 2015 (within one month of hire)

• Incident Command System Training I-200 (within 6 months of hire)

Job requirements

This job requires you to perform, and/or be exposed to, the following:

• Significant travel within Yukon

• Must be able to lift 20 lbs

Learn more

-For help on creating your E-recruitment profile, emailE-Recruitment.clientsupport@yukon.caor phone 867-667-9453.

Eligibility List

3 months

Post Date

23 March 2026

Close Date

07 April 2026

Job Description

Health Emergency Management Planner job description