Community Liaison

Amendment - Closing date has been extended to May 10th, 2024

This posting

This posting will be used to fill 1 permanent part-time position working 60 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.

Our philosophy

The Yukon Continuing Care philosophy of care is that "Every action and decision performed by this position is founded on respect for the residents, for the promotion of their dignity, individual freedom, choice and lifestyle, and meaningful quality living. "

Who we are looking for

The Yukon Palliative Care program is looking for a dynamic, organized individual with strong clinical and teaching skills to join the Palliative Care Resource Team. We are looking for an individual who is committed to providing compassionate services to clients with life-limiting illnesses, their families/caregivers as well as building capacity within multidisciplinary heath care teams. As a member of the PCRT, this position is responsible for forging relationships that support palliative care service delivery across Yukon, and is a coordinator for palliative care education, in acute care, residential care and community settings.

This position is located in Whistle Bend Place: Whistle Bend

If you are an excellent communicator, educator, and a collaborative team player, where working as part of a collaborative Palliative Care Program interests you, we would really like to hear from you.

For more information on this job, please contact Robin Butland, Manager, Yukon Palliative Care Program at or

For more information about the recruitment process, please contact Tiara Teresa, 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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• Yukon Life
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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.

• Degree or diploma in education, recreation, policy, health sciences, business, or public administration.
• Experience researching, compiling, and synthesizing information to provide evidence-based recommendations.
• Experience planning, implementing, and evaluating programs related to the delivery of educational initiatives.
• Experience providing education support services to organizations, clients, families, and care givers;
• Extensive experience facilitating groups such as adult education sessions
• Experience working in the health care sector, including in palliative care specifically is an asset.

Candidates who have education, training, and/or experience equivalent to the essential qualifications listed above may be equally considered

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 ability to collaborate and work within a multi-disciplinary team to promote community development;
• Strong skills working with various cultural backgrounds;
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal and conflict management skills;
• Effective oral and written communication skills;
• Excellent computer and information technology skills to support a variety of education and evaluation methodologies including, online and distance formats.
  
  

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; Vulnerable Sector RCMP Security Clearance; CRP level C; willingness to travel, valid Yukon Driver's Licence and eligibility for full registration with the association in your chosen field are requirements of this position.

Job requirements

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

Exposure to pets, exposure to second-hand smoke, latex products, flowers and/or plants and other irritants while in client homes, stress and emotion in dealing with client, resident and family on issues surrounding death, dying and bereavement, and occasional travel by ground and air.

Learn more

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