Labour Market Development Officer

Government of Yukon
CA - Yukon - Whitehorse
February 2, 2025
Engineering

Labour Market Development Officer - (57994)

Department: Government of Yukon -> Economic Development - EC - Labour Market Development

Location: Whitehorse, YT Y1A 2C6 CA (Primary)

Job Type: Term/Temporary

End Date: 31 March 2027

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: 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.

Job Summary and Requirements:

Term Anticipatory Perm. Temporary Assignments (TA) will also be accepted.
Hiring at least two candidates for two-year Term or TA.

Who we are…

At Economic Development, our mandate is to develop a thriving, prosperous, and diversified Yukon economy by working with First Nations, business and industry partners, and federal and municipal governments. Our investments support sustainable job creation, innovation, increased investment opportunities, market expansion, and business and industry growth.

From advising small businesses and attracting investment to supporting community projects and the labour market, we connect our clients with the right people and resources to turn good ideas into reality.

This opportunity…

The Labour Market Development Branch works collaboratively with our partners and stakeholders to strengthen the Yukon labour market through strategic planning, service provision, and program delivery. We provide funding and advisory services to employers to help with their staffing needs. By funding key organizations, we support Yukoners to develop their skills, secure employment, and thrive in the Yukon labour market.

The ideal candidate for this position will have the ability to work on and manage projects and identify and combine resources within a multi-stakeholder context. If you have demonstrated project management skills with a client service orientation and thrive on building and maintaining relationships, you may be interested in working with Economic Development.

For information about applying on an Economic Development competition, contact Attinder Sidhu, Human Resources Consultant at ***

For more information about this position, contact Anton Solomon, Director, Labour Market Development at ***

Please submit your resume clearly demonstrating how you meet the following qualifications. Please note selection for further consideration will be based solely on the information you provide in your resume. When you list your work experience, include the month and year in which you started and ended each job.

Post-secondary education in a field which would provide good knowledge of adult education, program planning, and/or the labour market.
Work experience in adult education, training, or literacy, combined with research and analysis experience.
Experience preparing and presenting papers and research findings to a variety of audiences.
Experience coordinating strategies, projects, and large groups.
Experience in policy, regulation, and legislation analysis and development would be an asset.
Previous experience working with labour market, or statistical analysis would be 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:

Candidates should have and may be assessed on:

Taking Action and achieving results
Thinking strategically
Modeling interpersonal skills and personal responsibility
Influencing others
Demonstrating client focus
Experience with developing and managing funding agreements is an asset.
Experience with good results in working with Yukon First Nations is also an asset.

Additional Information:

Conditions of Employment: Valid Class 5 Driver's License and security clearance.

Job Requirements: Willingness to travel within Canada and internationally.

Vacation and personal leave entitlements
A comprehensive compensation package to support the unique needs of you and your family
Health and wellness support and benefits, including our Employee & Family Assistance Program
Access to ongoing training and professional development opportunities

Our communities, lifestyles, recreational and cultural options are world-class. Visit Yukon Career Paths to explore more about what it's like to live and work in this beautiful territory.

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