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Department

Government of Yukon -> Health & Social Services - Therapies - Home Care

Location

Whitehorse, YT Y1A 2C6 CA (Primary)

Job Type

Permanent

End Date

Full/Part Time

Part-time

Standard Hours Bi-weekly

60

Classification

SS15

Salary

$71,763.00 - $83,234.00

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 visit www.yukon.ca/hiring-preference.

Job Summary and Requirements

This posting

This posting will be used to fill 1 permanent full-time position working 60 hours bi-weekly. It will establish a 12-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.

Our philosophy

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”
The position contributes to an environment that is inclusive, non-discriminatory, and is physically, psychologically and culturally safe.

Your role

The Social Worker provides professional social work services to residents/clients in Home Care within the scope of practice, standards of practice, organizational policies and procedures, and competencies.





The responsibilities for this position include working in an interdisciplinary team environment to provide psychosocial assessments and social work services for all clients and their families. This can include providing care coordination, support, responding to issues of abuse, neglect & self-neglect, and advocacy support for clients of varying complexity. You may also provide education & support to palliative clients, and their families, including advanced care planning and end of life planning.

- For more information on this job, please contact Kristina Mader, Manager, Home Care at (phone hidden) or [email protected]
- For more information about the recruitment process, please contact Leah Berman, HR Consultant at (phone hidden) or [email protected]

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.

- Bachelor of Social Work
- Current registration or eligible to be registered with a Canadian Social Worker regulatory body
- Recent experience providing case management as a Social Worker
Recent experience completing assessments

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:

- Robust ability to collaborate and work within a interdisciplinary team
- Excellent organizational, interpersonal and conflict management skills
- Effective oral and written communication skills
- Strong skills working with various cultural backgrounds
Ability to take a reflective approach to your practice

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 Vulnerable Sector Check
- TB Screening
- CPR Level C with AED (completed within the last 30 months)
- WHMIS 2015
- Valid Class 5 driver’s license
- Current registration with a Canadian Social Worker regulatory body

Job requirements

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

- Exposure to pets, second-hand smoke, latex products, flowers and/or plants, bed bugs and/or other pests, and other irritants while in client’s homes or within facilities
- Travel within Whitehorse and surrounding areas, in possible inclement weather, is required

Learn more

- For help on creating your E-recruitment profile, email [email protected] or phone (phone hidden).

Eligibility List

12 months

Post Date

01 April 2026

Close Date

16 April 2026

Job Description

Social Worker JD

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📌 Social Worker (Downtown Whitehorse)
🏢 Yukon Government
📍 Downtown Whitehorse