Deputy Minister

Job Summary and Requirements

Yukon is a land of rich culture, natural beauty, outdoor adventures, and welcoming people. Having a meaningful professional life in one of Canada's most stunning and unique natural and cultural regions - and plenty of exciting opportunities to develop and grow your career path too - is what it means to be a part of the Yukon public service.

As members of the Yukon public service, we can make a genuine difference in our communities. Every day, we work closely with both the people we serve and with the decision-makers who guide the policies that affect our lives. A career with us allows you to be a part of that process and watch the results of your work come to life in the real world.

The Yukon government is seeking highly skilled executives to fill the role of Deputy Minister. Reporting to the Premier and relevant Ministers, these at pleasure appointments work in partnership with stakeholders, other departments, and other governments to carry out and fulfill their mandated responsibilities, deliver on government priorities, and advance reconciliation with Yukon First Nations to move our territory forward.

The ideal candidate will have a proven record of success as a strategic, influential, and service-oriented leader who has effectively committed and applied resources to achieve positive and meaningful results. You can balance multiple priorities in a complex, multi-disciplinary and often high-profile work environment and build effective relationships within your department, across government and externally (federal, provincial/territorial, municipal, First Nations). Through visionary leadership, political acumen, resilience, and a willingness to take calculated risks, you can integrate and operationalize significant and fast paced change. You model appropriate behaviors and promote a highly engaged workforce through organizational commitment, supportive relationships, collaboration, self-awareness, social intelligence, and ethical decision making. You will consistently demonstrate integrity, honesty, and transparency in all professional interactions and decision-making processes and build and maintain trust with stakeholders, including the public, government officials, and community partners.

This competition will be used to create a short list of qualified candidates which may be used for upcoming deputy minister vacancies.

For more information about this opportunity or process, please contact: Kirk Malach, Director Staffing Management & Solutions at or

Essential Qualifications include:

Strong theoretical base in public administration, or related field Extensive executive management experience Experience supporting senior decision makers, ideally elected officials, by providing advice and recommendations Demonstrated ability to take decisive action and achieve results in a dynamic environment Demonstrated competencies in leadership, management, negotiations and collaboration, strategic planning and implementation, change management and human resource management.

If you are a dynamic and experienced leader with a passion for public service, we invite you to submit your resume and cover letter outlining your qualifications and experience by applying to this posting.

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