Senior Communications Advisor (Bilingual)

Senior Communications Advisor (Bilingual) - (65575) Government of Yukon -> French Language Services Directorate

Location

Whitehorse, YT Y1A 2C6 CA (Primary)

Job Type

Term/Temporary

End Date

25 March 2027

Full/Part Time

Full-time

Standard Hours Bi-weekly

75

Classification

AR15

$89,704.00 - $104,043.00

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 is to fill one a 1-year full time (75 hours bi-weekly) term position with anticipation of a permanent opportunity.

Temporary assignments will be accepted with advanced supervisor approval.

Who we are

The French Language Services Directorate (FLSD) is a team of twenty-five client-focused professionals dedicated to empowering departments to serve and inform Yukoners in French. We foster strong partnerships with other departments and stakeholders, provide strategic advice rooted in language policy and planning, and offer centralized services such as translation and language support.

The Bilingual Communications Division supports government employees in informing, engaging with and promoting bilingual services to the public. We provide centralized translation services and manage government-wide social media channels and web presence in French.

The opportunity

The Bilingual Communications Branch is seeking a strategic leader to empower, inspire and supervise a team of five communications professionals. This team supports client departments and FLSD units in achieving their bilingual communications objectives. A key part of this role is providing leadership and expert advice on high-profile and sensitive projects, many of which have multi-departmental or government-wide impacts.

If you are highly motivated and thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, value a client-focused and collaborative culture, enjoy leading a team of busy professionals, and are excited to contribute to the growth of our organization, this position is for you.

Please submit your resume in English clearly demonstrating how you meet each of the following qualifications. Emphasize how your work experiences and related duties align with the essential and asset qualifications listed below. Note that selection for further consideration is based solely on the information you provide in your resume.

Include the month and year you started and ended a job when you list your work experience. This allows us to accurately calculate the length of time you were in the position.

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

Essential Qualifications

Completion of post‑secondary education in communications, public relations, journalism, marketing, or a related field

Experience supervising or managing a team, including providing guidance, mentoring, performance management, and delegating tasks effectively

Experience developing and implementing communications strategies

Experience providing communications or strategic advice

The following will be considered as assets:

Experience handling high‑profile or sensitive projects that require a strategic approach

Experience leading cross‑functional teams or coordinating work across multiple departments or stakeholders

Experience in communications functions within a government setting

Desired Knowledge, Skills and Suitability

To best support the achievement of key strategic and business objectives, candidates may be assessed on:

Thinking strategically

Demonstrating client focus

Developing people

Influencing others

Ability to develop and implement new approaches and lead change

Commitment to fostering a client‑focus, collaborative culture

Excellent oral and written communications skills

Ability to work effectively under tight deadlines and manage multiple competing priorities

Strong interpersonal skills and ability to support a team

Additional information

Job requirements:

Bilingual, French and English.

This is an in‑office position, located in Whitehorse, Yukon.

If you have any questions about this position, please contact: Nancy Power, Manager, Bilingual Communications at nancy.power@yukon.ca .

If you have questions about our recruitment process, please contact: Melissa Wood, Human Resource Consultant I at Melissa.Wood@yukon.ca .

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