Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada - Northern Affairs Canada - Yukon

Closing date: November 26, 2026 - 23:59, Pacific Time

Reference number
IAN26J-181012-000343

Selection process number
26-IAN-YT-EA-685388

Location
Whitehorse (Yukon)

Employment tenure
Indeterminate

Salary
$100,265 to $115,404 - (plus an isolated post allowance (Northern Allowance))

Level
EC-05

Who can
Persons residing in Canada, and Canadian citizens and Permanent residents, whose postal code begins with Y.

Organization information
For further information on the organization, please visit Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada.

Duties
DUTIES | WHAT YOU WILL DO
SOCIAL POLICY RESEARCHER
Join the Social Development and Individual Supports Directorate in a key advisory role supporting the delivery of social programs and services to Indigenous communities across the Yukon and northern British Columbia.

Key responsibilities:
✅ Conduct research and analysis on social and economic issues.
✅ Provide strategic advice on programs and policies.
✅ Support initiatives in areas such as: Child and Family Services; Education; Income Assistance; Assisted Living.
✅ Build relationships with First Nations, Indigenous organizations, and governments.
✅ Participate in working groups and engagement tables.

ASSISTANT NEGOTIATOR
Join the Whitehorse-based negotiating team representing the Government of Canada in discussions with Yukon First Nations and the Government of Yukon.

Key responsibilities:
✅ Support negotiations and help develop federal negotiating positions.
✅ Collaborate with federal departments and agencies.
✅ Prepare negotiation summaries and briefing materials.
✅ Contribute to policy development from a Yukon perspective.
✅ Work closely with senior negotiators and partners.

Work environment

- Contribute to CIRNAC’s interesting and unique mandate by playing a role in supporting a renewed nation-to-nation, Inuit-Crown, and government-to-government relationship with Indigenous Peoples. Leave your mark on Canadian history, as you work with a team that is leading the government’s work in the North. Join a workplace committed to reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples. You can’t find this type of experience anywhere else.

WHAT WE OFFER!

- The Federal Public Service offers competitive rates of pay, perks, pension packages and flexible work schedules that promote work-life balance.

✨ Pension – For more information on pensions and insurance benefit visit: https://www.canada.ca/en/treasury-board-secretariat/services/pension-plan/prospective-members.html
https://www.canada.ca/en/treasury-board-secretariat/services/benefit-plans/prospective-employees-public-service-group-insurance-benefit-plan-members.html.

✨ For more information on what the Government of Canada has to offer as an employer, read the Top 10 Reasons to Join Canada’s Public Service!
https://www.canada.ca/en/treasury-board-secretariat/site/proudly-serving/top-10-reasons-join-public-service.html.

Intent of the process
The immediate intent of the process is to staff indeterminately two positions at Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada, in Whitehorse, Yukon Territory.

A pool of partially qualified candidates will be established, which could be used to staff permanent positions, with similar qualifications, various linguistic profiles, various security requirements at Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada within the Yukon Region. Conditions of employment may vary according to the positions to be staffed.

The position is located in Whitehorse, Yukon Territory. If not already a resident in Whitehorse, YT, the selected candidate will have to relocate to Whitehorse.

- ️ Candidate information will not be shared with federal departments outside Yukon to fill vacancies elsewhere across Canada.

Positions to be filled
2

Important messages
We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you need to be accommodated during any phase of the evaluation process, please use the Contact information below to request specialized accommodation.



All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

You will be required to complete an online questionnaire when you . You must respond to all statements in all categories in order to proceed to the next steps. You must indicate "NO" if you do not have experience in performing a task related to a specific field.

Candidates must clearly demonstrate in their answer(s) to the screening question(s) how they meet the essential criteria listed. Please note that stating that the requirement has been met or listing past or current responsibilities does not represent adequate substantiation. Rather, you must provide concrete examples with significant details to explain WHEN, WHERE and HOW to clearly illustrate how you meet the requirement. Failure to clearly demonstrate in your responses how you meet the screening criteria or inconsistencies in the application package could result in the rejection of your application. Candidates will not be solicited for incomplete or missing information.

Please note that having the asset qualifications is not mandatory in order to to this process. However, the asset qualifications may be invoked at any time of the selection process including the screening stage. Therefore, if candidates have the asset experience qualifications, candidates should also clearly describe in their answers to the screening questions how they meet these qualifications using detailed, concrete example(s).

Candidates will first be assessed based on the information provided in their online application and answers to screening questions. Candidates who pass the screening stage may be invited to participate in other assessments, which may include a written exam, an interview, the candidate's record of achievements (CAR), or a reference check. Please note, the use of Artificial Intelligence and AI tools is forbidden, candidates will need to sign the Integrity Statement, with the exam issued via email and completed within a set limited time frame.

It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that information in their profile is kept completely up-to-date and to advise the hiring organization of any change to their status by contacting the generic address: [email protected].

Please note, for this selection process, our intention is to communicate with applicants by e-mail. Applicants who to this selection process must include in their application a valid e-mail address and make sure this address is functional at all times and accepts messages from unknown users.

Applicants are entitled to participate in the staffing process in the official language of their choice and are required to indicate their preferred official language in their application profile.

Conditions of employment

Secret security clearance

Learn more about security screening process.

CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT

- Valid drivers license
- Health Canada medical clearance **

**The incumbent and his/her dependants*** may be required to obtain Health Canada medical clearance in accordance with the Isolated Post and Government Housing Directive.
***Dependant includes incumbent’s spouse or common-law partner and children.

Operational Requirements

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

- Willingness and ability to work irregular hours and/or overtime.
- Willingness and ability to travel on occasion to remote communities.

You need (essential for the job)

Your application must clearly explain how you meet the following

EDUCATION
PART A: SOCIAL POLICY RESEARCHER
Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with acceptable specialization in economics, sociology or statistics.

AND/OR

PART B: ASSISTANT NEGOTIATOR
Successful completion of two years of a post-secondary program with acceptable specialization in social science, statistics,



library/archival work or a law-related field.

Learn more about degree equivalency.

EXPERIENCE
EX1: Significant* experience working with multiple parties or stakeholders to support and advance common objectives.
EX2: Experience in researching, analyzing, and synthesizing complex** issues to support strategic decision-making and policy development.
EX3: Experience working as part of a team in support of strategic discussions involving senior members of indigenous, governmental or non-governmental organisations.
DEFINITION

- Significant is defined as experience associated with full-time performance of duties for a minimum period of two (2) years.

**Complex issues are normally characterized by the following: multidimensional, sensitive, confidential, affecting many partners or stakeholders, precedent-setting or having a major impact on program delivery for the public service.

Applied / assessed at a later date

ABILITIES
AB1: Ability to research and analyze complex** issues and make recommendations.
AB2: Ability to effectively prioritize, work under pressure and multi-task in an environment with competing deadlines and time pressures.
AB3: Ability to work collaboratively.
AB4: Ability to effectively communicate orally.
AB5: Ability to effectively communicate in writing.

PERSONAL SUITABILITY
PS1: Showing initiative and being action-oriented.
PS2: Demonstrating integrity and respect.
PS3: Working effectively with others.
PS4: Effective inter-personal skills.
PS5: Strategic thinking.
PS6: Judgement.

Language requirements (essential for the job)

Applied / assessed at a later date

English essential

Learn more about language requirements.

You may need (asset qualifications)

May be applied / assessed at a later date

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS
AEX1: Experience living and working in Northern Canada.
AEX2: Experience in establishing and maintaining collaborative relationships with Indigenous partners.

ORGANIZATIONAL NEED
Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada is committed in having a skilled and diversified workforce representative of the population it serves. In support of our strategy to achieve our employment goals for Indigenous peoples, preference may be given to persons who, at the time of application indicate that they are an Indigenous person (self-declaration).

Our commitment

We're committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you need to be accommodated during any phase of the evaluation process, please contact the hiring organization below to request specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

Learn more about assessment accommodation.

Equity, diversity and inclusion

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the population it serves. We promote employment equity and encourage you to self-declare if you belong to one of the designated employment equity groups when you .

Learn more about diversity and inclusion in the public service.

Preference

Preference will be given to veterans first, followed by Canadian citizens and permanent residents, with the exception of jobs located in Nunavut or Yukon. For positions located in Nunavut, qualified Inuit enrolled under the Nunavut Agreement will be appointed first. For positions located in Yukon, qualified Yukon First Nations will be appointed first, followed by qualified Indigenous persons.

Learn more about preference to veterans.

How to

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Information you must provide

- Your résumé

Respond to a text question addressing the following

- If you would like to provide any other information, you can mention it below.

We'd like to thank all those who . However, only the people selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Additional links

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Hiring organization contact

Name: Staffing Team
Email address: [email protected]

📌 Social Policy Researcher / Assistant Negotiator (Whitehorse)
🏢 Government of Canada
📍 Whitehorse