Job Summary And Requirements

This posting is for a full-time permanent position.

Who We Are At Yukon Housing Corporation (YHC), our vision is to deliver housing solutions that contribute to healthy, sustainable, inclusive communities.

Our values We value our staff and foster an engaged and supportive workplace with opportunities for growth.

The opportunity Make a real difference in the lives of Yukoners! We are looking for an organized team player with excellent critical thinking skills, sound judgment and a positive, client-centred approach!

Reporting to the Director, Policy and Communications, as the Senior Communications Advisor, you’ll be providing a wide range of strategic communications products and services at all levels of the corporation. A sharp eye for detail and consistency when drafting and editing your work is required.

If you deliver excellent client service, are able to foster relationships across branches, and thrive in a busy setting with friendly folks, this is the opportunity for you!

Essential Qualifications Please submit your resume clearly demonstrating how you meet the following qualifications. Selection for further consideration will be based solely on the information you provide in your resume; ensure you use a month/year to month/year format and include the duties you performed in each of your positions.

For more information on how to prepare and submit your resume visit this resource page on Yukon.ca .

Post-secondary education in communications, journalism, public administration or other related field.





Considerable experience developing and implementing speaking notes, communications strategies, communications plans, radio scripts, etc.

Experience working with external stakeholders to plan and carry out communications plans

Experience in social media and running Facebook advertising campaigns, for example, is an asset

Experience in web communications development or design is an asset

Candidates who have education, training and/or experience equivalent to the essential qualifications listed above will be equally considered.

Desired Knowledge, Skills And Suitability Candidates should have and may be assessed on:

Ability to write clear and concise documents on complex issues

Ability to think critically and strategically

Ability to remain calm, shift priorities and produce effective results under tight timelines The ability to take initiative and move projects forward

Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively with external and internal clients For more information about this position, please contact Helen Christiansen, Director, Policy and Communications at [email protected] or (phone hidden).

For more information regarding the recruitment process, please contact Nicole Rowett, Manager, Human Resources at [email protected] or (phone hidden).

Other Information Yukon Government has been recognized as a Top 100 Employer in Canada since 20214. Check out the Government of Yukon’s many benefits here .

competitive salary many additional financial and non-financial benefits.

Eligibility List

12 months

📌 Senior Communications Advisor (Dawson City)
🏢 Government of Yukon
📍 Dawson City