Chief of Staff, Yukon Ndp Caucus

2 weeks ago

Whitehorse, Canada Yukon Legislative Assembly Full time

**Yukon NDP Caucus**

**Job Posting**

**Chief of Staff**
**(Permanent, Full-Time)**

**General summary**

The Chief of Staff is the senior political staff position in the Yukon NDP Caucus office located in Whitehorse. The incumbent provides managerial, advisory and communications support to the Leader and MLAs. The incumbent is responsible for the overall organization and administration of the Caucus office, including human resources.

This is a professional position requiring extensive experience and outstanding analytical, communications, diplomatic and managerial skills. The position reports formally to the Leader of the Yukon NDP in the Legislative Assembly and informally to the entire Yukon NDP Caucus.

**Principal duties and responsibilities**

Managerial
- Oversee Yukon NDP Caucus staff and generally manage human resources: o Determine and prioritize staff assignments and monitor workloads; o Ensure assignments are completed on time and in a satisfactory fashion; o Provide direction and training and/or arrange training to ensure the needs of

MLAs and job performance standards are met; o Implement and adhere to the provisions of the Collective Agreement with the

Public Service Alliance of Canada that seeks to develop and maintain a spirit of cooperation between the Caucus and the employees; o Provide regular informal feedback and conduct formal job performance evaluations; and o Coordinate staff hiring.
- Ensure professional development, organization and administration of the Caucus office, its systems and policies.
- Coordinate readiness activities for Sittings of the Legislative Assembly: o Develop and oversee Legislative strategy

1
- Caucus planning sessions and meetings; o Critic and staff work plans; o Preparation for government budget and legislative briefings and debate; o Preparation for Question Period; o Preparation of notices of motion, private members’ bills, written questions, tributes and other means of advancing the values and priorities of the Caucus in the House; and o Preparation for all items on the Order Paper.
- Coordinate general caucus activities.

Advisory
- Advise the Leader on issues of politics, policy and management.
- Protect the interests of the Leader.
- Generally advise and protect the interests of the Caucus.
- Liaise and negotiate with the environment of the Caucus, including the Legislative

Assembly Office, other caucuses, non-governmental political groups and individuals and other entities.
- Oversee all activities related to the Confidence and Supply Agreement with the government.
- Ensure consistency of Caucus with established values, policies and positions of the

Yukon NDP.
- Set research priorities and projects, review and analyze research and emerging issues, and provide positioning and policy advice.
- Recommend and arrange professional development for MLAs.

Communications and Outreach
- Oversee the development and implementation of a strategic communications plan that seeks to convey the values, priorities and actions of the Caucus through all mediums available.
- Develop and ensure adherence with general political messaging and issue-based positions.
- Direct and oversee the development of news releases, correspondence, social media content, speaking notes, talking points and other internal and external communication materials as needed.
- Review, edit and approve written and other communication materials prepared by staff or MLAs to ensure adherence to Caucus values, policies and positions.
- Oversee media relations and digital media strategy.
- Plan targeted outreach activities for MLAs at the territorial and constituency levels, including but not limited to meetings, public events and constituent contact.
- Foster good working relationships with external organizations including but not limited to First Nations governments, trade unions, non-governmental organizations and businesses.

2
- Develop and maintain a thorough understanding of opposition, government and external organizations’ policies, positions and statements and monitor the media.

**Other principal activities**

Casework and Constituency Issues
- Oversee casework activity to ensure that constituents are dealt with in an efficient and courteous manner.
- Ensure staff awareness of and access to appropriate governmental and non
- governmental casework resources.
- Ensure that constituency issues are monitored and addressed in an efficient and effective manner and that MLAs are kept informed.
- Act on behalf of MLAs as may be required concerning casework and constituency issues.

Other
- Other related duties as may be required.

**Knowledge, skills, education and experience required**

Knowledge
- Understanding of legislative process and strategy.
- Thorough knowledge of Yukon politics and the Yukon New Democratic Party.
- Sound understanding of territorial government departments and services.
- Critical understanding of the values, policies and positions of other caucuses.
- Knowledge

  • Manager - Yukon Beringia Interpretive Centre

    4 weeks ago

    Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada Government of Yukon Full time

    Job Summary and Requirements This is a full-time two-year term position working 75 hours biweekly from June 1, 2024, to May 31, 2026. Temporary assignments may be considered. At Tourism and Culture, we are a dynamic team of professionals who are dedicated to the Yukon's vibrant tourism, arts, museums, heritage, historic sites, and archival communities and...

  • Registered Midwife

    3 weeks ago

    Whitehorse, Canada Yukon Full time

    Essential Qualifications Bachelor Degree in Midwifery or assessment through a Prior Learning Experience Assessment (PLEA) program, or an Internationally Education Midwifery Bridging Program (IEMBP) within a Canadian province. Recently applied knowledge of evidence-based midwifery theory, practices, techniques, and risk management acquired through...

  • Director - Fire and Life Safety

    4 days ago

    Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada Government of Yukon Full time

    Job Summary and RequirementsThis posting is for a one-year term anticipatory perm position. Temporary assignments may be considered.Who we are:As the Yukon government's most diverse department, Community Services has a place for you. Under the Community Services umbrella, there are 18 unique branches where you can apply your skillset. All branches strive to...

  • Director - Fire and Life Safety

    7 days ago

    Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada Government of Yukon Full time

    Job Summary and Requirements This posting is for a one-year term anticipatory perm position. Temporary assignments may be considered. Who we are: As the Yukon government's most diverse department, Community Services has a place for you. Under the Community Services umbrella, there are 18 unique branches where you can apply your skillset. All branches...

  • Director - Fire and Life Safety

    1 week ago

    Whitehorse, Canada Government of Yukon Full time

    Job Summary and Requirements This posting is for a one-year term anticipatory perm position. Temporary assignments may be considered. Who we are: As the Yukon government's most diverse department, Community Services has a place for you. Under the Community Services umbrella, there are 18 unique branches where you can apply your skillset. All branches...

  • Director - Fire and Life Safety

    5 days ago

    Whitehorse, Canada Government of Yukon Full time

    Job Summary and Requirements This posting is for a one-year term anticipatory perm position. Temporary assignments may be considered. Who we are: As the Yukon government’s most diverse department, Community Services has a place for you. Under the Community Services umbrella, there are 18 unique branches...

  • Animal Protection and Control Manager

    2 weeks ago

    Whitehorse, Canada Government of Yukon Full time

    Animal Protection and Control Program Manager Environment - who we are. As trusted environmental stewards, Department of Environment professionals are committed to a healthy, sustainable, and prosperous Yukon. Our people are dedicated to keeping the air, land, and water clean, the responsible management of wildlife and fostering opportunities to connect...

  • Animal Protection and Control Manager

    2 weeks ago

    Whitehorse, Canada Government of Yukon Full time

    Animal Protection and Control Program Manager Environment - who we are. As trusted environmental stewards, Department of Environment professionals are committed to a healthy, sustainable, and prosperous Yukon. Our people are dedicated to keeping the air, land, and water clean, the responsible management of wildlife and fostering opportunities to connect...

  • Animal Protection and Control Manager

    2 weeks ago

    Whitehorse, Canada Government of Yukon Full time

    Animal Protection and Control Program Manager Environment - who we are. As trusted environmental stewards, Department of Environment professionals are committed to a healthy, sustainable, and prosperous Yukon. Our people are dedicated to keeping the air, land, and water clean, the responsible management of wildlife and fostering opportunities to connect...

  • Animal Protection and Control Manager

    2 weeks ago

    Whitehorse, Canada Government of Yukon Full time

    Animal Protection and Control Program Manager Environment - who we are. As trusted environmental stewards, Department of Environment professionals are committed to a healthy, sustainable, and prosperous Yukon. Our people are dedicated to keeping the air, land, and water clean, the responsible management of wildlife and fostering opportunities to connect...

  • Financial / Administrative Assistant (Bilingual)

    4 days ago

    Whitehorse, Canada Government of Yukon Full time

    Job Summary and Requirements This competition is restricted to those persons who are bilingual, both English and French. Living in Yukon Thriving in Life, Our goal is to support all learners in developing the essential skills, knowledge and personal qualities that they need to thrive in life. This is an exciting developmental opportunity to work within a...

  • Director of Marketing and Communications

    5 days ago

    Whitehorse, Canada Air North Yukon Full time

    Director of Marketing and Communications Air North, Yukon's Airline Founded in 1977, Air North, Yukon's Airline today serves destinations with the territory and connects the Yukon with southern destinations that include Calgary, Edmonton, Kelowna, Ottawa, Toronto, Vancouver, and Victoria. Our legacy of over 45 years of serving Yukoners has been thanks to...

  • Regional Program Manager

    3 weeks ago

    Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada Government of Yukon Full time

    Job Summary and Requirements Join Our Team at the Department of Highways and Public Works Are you ready to make a positive impact? The Department of Highways and Public Works provides the necessary structure that makes life in Yukon possible. Together, we are committed to uphold the values of safety, innovation, teamwork, and leadership in our everyday...

  • Supervisor - Income Support

    3 weeks ago

    Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada Government of Yukon Full time

    Job Summary and RequirementsThis postingThis posting will be used to fill 1 permanent full-time positions working 75 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. Who we are.Income Support Services supports...

  • Legal Counsel

    2 weeks ago

    Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada Government of Yukon Full time

    Job Summary and Requirements This is for one permanent position working 75 hours bi-weekly. Salary will be commensurate with education and experience: LE01 - $ 91,879 to $140,950 per annum LE02 - $ 113,612 to $151,966 per annum LE03 - $ 123,161 to $164,743 per annum The Department of Justice is working to ensure Yukon remains a safe, secure, and healthy...

  • Director of Marketing and Communications

    3 weeks ago

    Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada Air North Yukon Full time

    Director of Marketing and Communications Air North, Yukon's Airline Founded in 1977, Air North, Yukon's Airline today serves destinations with the territory and connects the Yukon with southern destinations that include Calgary, Edmonton, Kelowna, Ottawa, Toronto, Vancouver, and Victoria. Our legacy of over 45 years of serving Yukoners has been thanks to...

  • Regional Program Manager

    4 weeks ago

    Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada Government of Yukon Full time

    Job Summary and Requirements Join Our Team at the Department of Highways and Public Works Are you ready to make a positive impact? The Department of Highways and Public Works provides the necessary structure that makes life in Yukon possible. Together, we are committed to uphold the values of safety, innovation, teamwork, and leadership in our everyday...

  • Finance and Budget Analyst

    2 weeks ago

    Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada Government of Yukon Full time

    Job Summary and Requirements This position is for one (1) full time permanent position, working 75 hours bi-weekly. Who we are: As the Yukon government's most diverse department, Community Services has a place for you. Under the Community Services umbrella, there are 18 unique branches where you can apply your skillset. All branches strive to empower...

  • Coordinator, Youth Stem Programs

    7 days ago

    Whitehorse, Canada Yukon College Full time

    Employment opportunity number - 23.82 Continuing Studies $36.53 to $43.48 per hour based on 75 hours bi-weekly Term to March 31, 2027 Ayamdigut (Whitehorse) Campus - Closing date - June 22, 2023 - Job Description - Statement of Qualifications Are you interested in inspiring Yukon communities’ young people to discover their potential? Reporting to the...

  • Court Services Counter Clerk

    4 weeks ago

    Whitehorse, Canada Government of Yukon Full time

    Job Summary and Requirements This is to fill 2 Permanent positions with a possible e-list hire of two TERM (2 years) positions. TA' s will be considered for existing YG employees. Department of Justice The Department of Justice is working to ensure Yukon remains a safe, secure, and healthy place to live and work. We provide supportive and dynamic work...