GRADCORPS - Engagement Advisor - (64038)

1 week ago

Whitehorse YT YA C CA Primary Government of Yukon Full time $52,404 - $65,006 per year
Description

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.

The Department of Highways and Public Works has a GradCorps opportunity for an Engagement Advisor. This position will allow you to build practical skills and gain meaningful experience in Indigenous relations and public service. Transportation Engineering Brach delivers a high volume of transportation infrastructure projects each year, all of which take place within the asserted and established traditional territories of Yukon's Indigenous governments. The participant will gain insight into how the Government of Yukon fulfills its duty to consult, that applies across all departments. This experience will help them to understand how consultation is planned and carried out in real-world situations, and how it connects to broader reconciliation efforts.

This position will work for a one-year Term from approximately May 2026 to April 2027. The salary will be 80% of the starting salary - $65,006



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.

Diploma or degree in Indigenous studies, public administration, political science, environmental studies, law, or a related discipline. Experience conducting research is an asset.

 

Desired Knowledge, Skills and Suitability

Candidates should have and may be assessed on:

Respectful, responsive, and professional interactionsDemonstrates initiative, curiosity and a willingness to learnWorks well independently and as part of a team Maintains a constructive and helpful attitudeShows cultural awareness and sensitivity Strong written and verbal communication Organization and time management skillsAbility to research, analyze, and summarize informationComfortable working in a structured environment with multiple prioritiesProficient with standard office softwareFamiliarity with Yukon First Nation governance, history and political structuresInterest in reconciliation, Indigenous relations, consultation processes or supporting the implementation of government-to-government agreements and related initiatives with Indigenous governments.

 

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.


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