Program and Policy Coordinator

Term Full Time Position in Whitehorse (ASAP to July 17, 2026)

 

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 environments comprising teams of professionals who are committed to making a difference in the lives of Yukoners.

The principles that guide are:

Reconciliation with Yukon First Nations: Together as DOJ representatives we commit to embracing the spirit of the Final Report of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada entitled Honouring the Truth, Reconciling the Future, by conducting ourselves in our day-to-day business in a manner that embodies the purpose of reconciliation with our First Nations members in the Yukon. We recognize the importance of employee education on First Nations history and the encouragement of innovative thinking by all DOJ personnel on our ability to effect meaningful change towards true reconciliation.

Working as a Team: As DOJ employees we value working together as a team within branches and within the department as a whole, while respecting our respective roles in the administration of justice, to work as one entity to meet our collective objective to serve the public. We are mindful of the impact of our actions on the people around us both in proximity and in the larger department and strive to ensure that we maintain the best interests of the department in our approach to our work.

Identify and Meet our Clients' Needs: DOJ personnel have a wide variety of responsibilities and an equally diverse clientele, internal and external to government, and we are committed to ensuring that they know we work for them and that we treat them with empathy, inclusion, integrity, respect and professionalism.

Initiative and Innovation: Management will encourage DOJ staff at all levels to think innovatively and to take initiative that will improve the work we do and services that we provide to allow for positive change and creativity in the workplace. Management will encourage DOJ personnel to reconsider our approach to the services we provide and adapt to the changing environment.

Communications: We are committed to improving the way we communicate internally with one another and externally to the public in order to better perform as a DOJ Team, share information and ideas with each other, dispel negative myths about the department and to ensure that the public has an appreciation for the excellent work we do.

 

Program and Policy Coordinator, Victim Services, Department of Justice

Reporting to the Director Victim Services, this position is responsible for leading, implementing, and coordinating assigned programs and initiatives aimed at; fostering improved interagency collaboration and supports for victims of crime; engaging communities and partners in programs and services for victims; improving training of those delivering services for victims of crime, and implementing quality assurance practices and policies.

The Program and Policy Coordinator's most significant assignment is to manage and administer the delivery of the Crime Prevention and Victim Services Trust (CPVST) on behalf of the Board of Trustees and in accordance with the Crime Prevention and Victim Services Trust Act, and to work with communities and organizations to strengthen and support project applications and support the Board of Trustees through strategic analysis, research and by acting as the main public contact on behalf of the Board of Trustees.

• For more information about this position, please contact Lareina Twardochleb, Director, Victim Services at or  
• For more information about the recruitment process, please contact Ilze Pretorius at 
• If you need technical support submitting your application, please contact: or E-

Essential Qualifications:

Please submit your resume clearly demonstrating how you meet the following qualifications. Please note selection for further consideration may be based solely on the information you provide in your resume.

• Experience coordinating, developing and implementing projects or programs.
• Experiencing researching and analyzing issues and formulating advice
• Experience with budget tracking and analysis
• Experience engaging with community agencies, developing and maintaining partnerships
• Course work in the field of social work, psychology, criminology, or related discipline or equivalent experience.

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

Desired Knowledge, Skills and Suitability

Candidates should have and may be assessed on:

• Ability to coordinate and advance multiple projects simultaneously
• Ability to work with partners and maintain effective working relationships
• Ability to analyze information and provide clear advice and written summaries
• Knowledge of Yukon First Nation history and culture and commitment to building individual cultural competencies.
• Knowledge of crime prevention methods and research
• Knowledge of programs, services, and resources available for victims of crime in Yukon.
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to balance professional ethics and personal boundaries in a small community.
• Excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to communicate effectively (both orally and in writing).

Condition(s) of Employment: 

• Security Clearance
• Valid Yukon Class 5 driver's license.