Policy Analyst, Pphee

3 weeks ago

Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada Government of Yukon Full time
Job Summary and Requirements

This posting

This posting will be used to fill 1 (one) term full-time position working 75 hours bi-weekly to September 30, 2025. 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

Population and Public Health, Evidence and Evaluation (PPHEE) team, part of the Innovation, Quality and Performance division, brings together a strong and coordinated team skilled at using data and local evidence collaboratively to support policy and decision making with the goal of improving the health and wellbeing of all Yukoners.,

Your role

This position is responsible for policy development related to access, use and sharing of data. Part of the focus will be to apply a research lens to policy development work. The position will also the Yukon government representative on several Health Data Research Network (HRDN) working groups and will work closely with the Yukon Strategy for patient Oriented Research support Unit (YSPOR) at Yukon U.

For the full scope of duties for this position, please see the attached job description.

  • For more information on this job, please contact Laura Hillier, Director- PPHEE at or
  • For more information about the recruitment process, please contact Monishia Thompson, HR Consultant at or

Your benefits

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

  • Government of Yukon's many benefits

Your career, your home, your lifestyle

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.

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Essential qualifications

Please submit your resume clearly demonstrating how you meet the qualifications below. Selections for further consideration will be based solely on the information you provide in your resume.

  • Post-secondary degree in Public Administration, Social or Health Sciences, Data Science or a related field;
  • Experience working with data and data management principles, including awareness of privacy and access to information regulations;
  • Experience researching, assessing, and developing policy options and coordinating policy processes, ideally within a government context; and
  • Experience conducting research activities aimed at generating new knowledge, advancing understanding, or solving complex problems would be considered an asset.

It may be helpful for you to review "Prepare your resume and cover letter".

Desired knowledge, skills and suitability

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

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong analytical and problem solving skills
  • Ability to write clear concise documents on complex issues
  • Proven ability to establish successful partnerships through collaboration and cooperation with people with diverse and conflicting interests.
  • Ability to produce effective results in accordance with political direction.
  • Ability to take a strategic approach to planning and implementation.
  • Strong project management skills and the ability to work independently.
  • Commitment to client service and flexibility.

It may be helpful for you to review "The job interview process".

Job requirements

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

  • Occasionally travel within and outside the Yukon.

Learn more

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