Government of Yukon -> Health & Social Services - Chronic Conditions Support
Location

Whitehorse, YT Y1A 2C6 CA (Primary)

Job Type

Term/Temporary

End Date

31 December 2027

Full/Part Time

Part-time

Standard Hours Bi-weekly

45

Classification

ST15

$53,822.00 - $62,426.00

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. 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 term part time position working 45 hours bi-weekly ending December 31, 2027. It will establish a 6-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 team
The Yukon Healthy Living Program (YHLP), is a collaborative care team that supports Yukoners living with chronic health conditions. Support is provided in the form of one-on-one and group programs and services that are accessible throughout the territory, including the use of virtual care platforms to support rural communities. Members of our team collaborate in a clinical setting to empower clients and families to self-manage chronic conditions while also supporting our program goals through the provision of high quality, collaborative chronic care, and effective and accessible self-management support.

Your role
Reporting to the Supervisor, Yukon Healthy Living Program (YHLP) this position provides expertise in exercise programming for people with chronic diseases/conditions within the YHLP.



The position provides a range of services including pre-exercise assessment, exercise prescription and supervision. The incumbent works as part of a team and liaises with physicians and other health care professionals to achieve optimal health for Yukoners with chronic conditions.

For more information on this job, please contact Annie Worth, Supervisor, Yukon Healthy Living Program at (867) 393-7487 or [email protected]

For more information about the recruitment process, please contact Jaime Strachan, HR Consultant at (phone hidden) or [email protected]

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

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

Bachelor's degree in Kinesiology, Exercise Physiology, or other related allied health profession

Eligibility for CSEP Exercise Physiologist Certification and/or ACSM Clinical Exercise Physiologist Certification

Considerable experience in chronic disease patient education including supporting patient self-management

Experience in developing and implementing clinical exercise programs for individuals and groups





Experience working in cardiac or pulmonary rehabilitation would be considered an asset

Please note we will not accept resumes sent through email. A profile must be created, and resumes must be submitted in English, through E-recruitment . The official language used in the workplace is English.

Desired knowledge, skills and suitability
If selected for an interview, candidates should have, and may be assessed on, the following:

Strong knowledge in exercise physiology in clinical populations

Knowledge of chronic diseases and implications for physical activity

Knowledge and skills in client centered self-management support

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Collaborative team approach to care

Facilitation and presentation skills

Demonstrated skills in critical thinking, decision making and quality improvement

Highly organized and flexible

Ability to work independently and be self directed

You must meet the following conditions before being hired, or within the time frame noted.

TB Screening

Valid Class 5 Driver's Licence or equivalent

BLS certification or equivalent issued within the last year

CSEP-CEP Certification

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

Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and ability to stand for significant portion of the working day;

Position works mainly in an exercise facility environment but may include other settings including hospital, client homes, and care facilities;

Willingness to travel by road and air. The position may be required form time to time to travel to locations inside or outside the Yukon for meetings (2 trips lasting 3 days per trip);

Position involves sitting, standing, reaching, stooping and bending. Exercise environments involve lifting weights/equipment and may involve supporting the weight of patients;

Patient-related activities may occasionally involve exposure to infectious individuals, exposure to bodily substances (e.g. blood, saliva) which may carry pathogens.

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📌 Clinical Exercise Specialist (Manitoba)
🏢 Government of Yukon
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