Government of Yukon - French Language Services Directorate Term/Temporary Full/Part Time Full-time Standard Hours Bi-weekly Saturday/Sunday Travel Open to all Candidates, Preference - Canadian Indigenous Ancestry, Preference - Yukon First Nations ancestry 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. This is a full-time (75 hours biweekly), two-year term / anticipatory permanent position.

Temporary

Assignments will be considered with your supervisor’s approval. Yukon government’s vision is an engaged and diverse public service that embraces innovation to deliver positive outcomes for Yukoners.

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Team at the French Language Services Directorate! As a central agency, the French Language Services Directorate (FLSD) supports, collaborates with and empowers the Government of Yukon departments and other public bodies to serve and inform the public in French. We foster strong partnerships with departments and stakeholders to improve access to government services in French.

We aim at building bilingual capacities across government by providing client-focused services such as translation, training, advice, and operational support. Reporting to the Senior Language Policy Advisor, the Language Policy Advisor provides policy development, research, and analysis to streamline and normalize the planning and delivery of French-language services. This position also supports and advises client departments on implementing the Policy and Guidelines on French-language services and communications.

The work is fast paced,



varied and requires the ability to manage and prioritize several projects with multiple clients and stakeholders at once. Yukon government cares about their employees and strives to offer a variety of learning and developmental opportunities including in-house training. Adaptable work and leave options may be available allowing you to balance your personal and professional needs.

Post-secondary degree in Public Policy, Public Administration, Business Administration, Linguistics, Political Science, Economics, International Studies, Law, Journalism, Social or Health Sciences, Natural Sciences, or related field and/or relevant work experience;

Experience conducting research, analyzing data, and communicating complex ideas;

Experience developing policies, directives, and/or guidelines;

Experience planning, coordinating, and leading multi-staged projects

- Candidates who have education, training, and/or experience equivalent to the essential qualifications listed above may be equally considered. Project and time management skills and the ability to meet tight deadlines
- Strong research, analytical, data management and problem-solving skills
- Being adaptable and flexible to changing priorities
- Bilingualism in French and English is considered an asset. This position works in a typical office environment
- Occasional travel both in and outside of the Yukon to represent the Directorate and is also required to attend meetings, conferences and training
- This position is occasionally required to work weekends and evenings to attend public engagements, training activities, special events, or for public emergencies
- Katrine Frese, Senior Language Policy Advisor, French Language Services Directorate, at Katrine.

📌 Language Policy Advisor (Whitehorse)
🏢 Government of Yukon
📍 Whitehorse