Community Liaison Coordinator

2 months ago

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

This posting

This posting will be used to fill 1 term full-time position working 75 hours bi-weekly. It will establish a 12-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.

About us

The Government of Yukon's Continuing Care division is known for its exceptional standards, providing clients with the highest level of care and a healthy workplace for staff. The services offered are among the best in Canada, and Yukon's long-term care homes ranked second in a recent report issued by the National Institute on Ageing. Continuing Care's mission is to provide comprehensive care and services, including long-term care, home care, and regional therapy services, to the people of the Yukon.

This opportunity

The Yukon Home Care Program provides client-focused health services in the home, improving quality of life and supporting Yukoners to live independently. We are looking for a flexible, creative Occupational Therapist with excellent problem solving and decision-making skills, to coordinate and supervise Home Care programs in Yukon communities outside of Whitehorse, provide professional services to Home Care clients and outpatient Occupational Therapy assessment and intervention as a Community Liaison Coordinator. If you have experience with collaborative program planning at a community level, case management and assessment experience, and the ability to plan and implement programs that promote independence and a meaningful quality of life for Home Care clients, this position is for you. You must be an excellent communicator, be very comfortable working in a cross-cultural community setting and able to travel to communities outside of Whitehorse on a regular basis.

For more information on this job, please contact Virginia Wolfe, Supervisor, Regional Home Care at or

For more information about the recruitment process, please contact Leah Berman, 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.

Check out:

  • Yukon Life
  • Working at Yukon government

Important application and job requirements

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.

  • Current registration with a Canadian Occupational Therapy regulatory authority
  • Experience planning, developing and implementing programs
  • Experience supervising support staff
  • Experience as an Occupational Therapist providing assessments and treatments in a community environment is 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:

  • Strong assessment skills
  • Ability to develop, implement and evaluate individual and group programs
  • Excellent interpersonal conflict management and communication skills
  • Ability to supervise and provide leadership for support staff
  • Ability to work independently and within a team setting

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

Conditions of employment

You must meet the following conditions before being hired, or within the time frame noted.

  • TB screening
  • WHMIS 2015
  • Vulnerable Sector RCMP Security Clearance
  • CPR Level C (within last 6 months)
  • Valid Class 5 Driver's License
  • Proof of current registration with a Canadian Occupational Therapy regulatory authority

Job requirements

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

  • Willingness to travel
  • Exposure to pets, exposure to second-hand smoke, latex products, flowers, and/or plants and other irritants while in client homes
  • Exposure to infectious agents

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