Policy Analyst
4 weeks ago
Yukon government's vision is an engaged and diverse public service that embraces innovation to deliver positive outcomes for Yukoners.
This is a full-time (75 hours biweekly), two-year term position
Who we are…
The Yukon Liquor Corporation strives for service excellence that supports a healthy, vibrant and prosperous Yukon. Our mission is to offer customers legal access to a variety of liquor and cannabis products while considering the wellbeing and economic prosperity of the territory. The Corporation's branches work to support Yukon's food and beverage industry, cannabis market, and local liquor producers through a range of programs and services. We continuously evolve our business structure to improve the way we operate our Whitehorse Liquor Store, central warehouse and five rural community Liquor Stores in Dawson City, Faro, Haines Junction, Mayo, and Watson Lake. Join us; help us to advance the Corporation and serve Yukon
The opportunity…
This position is responsible for policy development with the Yukon Liquor Corporation (YLC) to help meet strategic goals and achieve mandate items. Our mission is to offer customers legal access to a variety of liquor and cannabis products while considering the wellbeing and economic prosperity of the territory.
Reporting to the Director of Policy, Communications, and Social Responsibility, this position implements the Yukon Liquor Corporation's policy objectives through research, data, and options analysis, interpreting and contributing to developing legislation, managing workplans, gathering input from stakeholders and other departments, and preparing decision documents and policy papers. The position also responds to requests from the Minister's office and prepares briefing notes. We are looking for someone who is a strong writer and an analytical thinker passionate about developing policy that supports the wellbeing and economic prosperity of Yukoners.
The Policy, Communications and Social Responsibility branch leads legislative development projects and provides policy support to YLC's programs. This team also manages corporate communications and supports social responsibility initiatives in partnership with businesses and community organizations.
What we can offer you…
Yukon government cares about their employees and strives to offer a variety of learning and developmental opportunities including in-house training. Funding may also be available to support further education.
Flexible work and leave options may be available allowing you to balance your personal and professional needs.
We also have a comprehensive and generous benefits plan, providing for the health and wellbeing of you and your family.
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Essential Qualifications
Important application requirements:
Please submit your resume 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.
- Successful completion of post-secondary degree in public policy, public administration, law, the social sciences or a related field
- Experience undertaking research and analysis in support of public policy and legislative development initiatives, preferably in a government setting
- Experience planning, leading, or facilitating multi-staged projects working collaboratively with multiple stakeholders or government departments
- Experience providing strategic direction, advice, and recommendations on complex and diverse issues, preferably to senior management
Candidates who have education, training, and/or experience equivalent to the essential qualifications listed above may be equally considered.
Desired Knowledge, Skills and Suitability
To best support the achievement of key strategic and business objectives, candidates may be assessed on:
- Taking Action & Achieving Results
- Demonstrating Client Focus
- Developing People
- Leading Change & Innovation
Job-specific skills:
- Strong interpersonal skills, self-awareness and ability to build relationships internally and with stakeholders;
- Ability to research and analyze a variety of issues in support of developing policy options and drafting instructions;
- Ability to draft decision-making documents with attention to audience and using clear language;
- Ability to think critically, analyze a broad variety of legislation, policy or research areas, and make reasoned recommendations; and
- Strong organizational and planning skills.
Additional information
Job requirements: Occasional travel within and outside of the territory
Contact details:
If you have any questions about this position, please contact: Danielle Hubbert, Acting Director, Policy, Communications and Social Responsibility at Danielle.Hubbert@Yukon.ca
If you have questions about our recruitment process, please contact: Hailey Spears, Human Resource Consultant, at Hailey.Spears@Yukon.ca
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