Policy and Communications Coordinator

1 week ago

Whitehorse YT YA C, Canada Yukon Government Full time $60,000 - $80,000 per year

Are you a post-secondary grad ready to put your education and skills to work for the people of Yukon? The GradCorps program has exciting internships for you – the next generation who will make a difference.

Please see additional program eligibility information below.

The Yukon public service has a unique opportunity for recent graduates who have a post-secondary diploma or degree but lack real-world work experience. With GradCorps, you can kick-start your career while putting your passion, ideas and energy to work with the Yukon public service.

Reporting to the Director of Policy and Communications, this position implements the Yukon Liquor Corporation's policy and communications objectives through research, legislative assembly and media monitoring, drafting policy and communications materials, and supporting social responsibility initiatives. We are looking for someone who is a strong writer and a strategic thinker, with a passion for supporting the wellbeing and economic prosperity of Yukoners.

This position will work for a one-year Term from approximately April 2026 to March 2027. The salary will be 80% of the starting salary - $59,446

For more information on this program, please click here to visit the GradCorps information website, or email

Essential Qualifications

Please submit your resume clearly demonstrating how you meet the following qualifications. Visit our website on how to write your resume when applying on Yukon government jobs. Please note, selection for further consideration will be based solely on the information you provide in your resume. A cover letter is not required.

  • Degree in Social Science, Public Administration, Communications, Journalism, or related field.
  • Experience working with stakeholders on a project in a work or school setting is an asset.
    Experience writing in a work setting is an asset.

Desired Knowledge, Skills and Suitability

Candidates should have and may be assessed on:

  • Ability to draft communications materials using clear language
  • Ability to analyze and summarize research, think critically, and make recommendations
  • Strong organizational and planning skills
  • Computer skills, with knowledge of Microsoft office suite
  • Ability to work independently when assigned a project or task
  • Ability to collaborate with team members and external parties on a project
    Analytical skills, including identifying, articulating and analyzing issues

Additional Information

NOTE: To qualify for the GradCorps program, you must:

  • be a resident of Yukon or a person of Yukon First Nations ancestry*
  • have graduated with a diploma or degree from a recognized post-secondary institution within the past two years (2024, 2025 or 2026 grads – all requirements for graduation must be complete before internship start date)

  • have little or no work experience in your field of study

  • If you are a resident of Yukon who completed your studies outside of the territory, you may apply up to two years after graduation.

Eligibility List

12 months

Post Date

26 November 2025

Close Date

06 January 2026

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