Communications Officer

The position is for the 2026 season starting April 20th, 2026 to September 25th, 2026

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 communities to be vibrant, healthy, and sustainable. Community Services develops our team and invests in people so together we can equip Yukon communities with the tools and knowledge to foster a higher quality of life for all Yukoners.

As one of Canada's Top 100 Employers. with a career with Yukon Government's public service offers you an opportunity to expand your skillset and build relationships with stakeholders and colleagues. Learn more about what Yukon Government can offer you.

Branch Information:

The Wildland Fire Management (WFM) branch contributes to the protection of people, property and the development of sustainable, fire resilient Yukon communities and infrastructure. WFM directly maintains and oversees the safe training and operational practices, and values natural ecological processes to ensure operational efficiency within the territory. WFM is the primary operational response branch for wildfires and floods within unincorporated areas of the Yukon.

About the Position:

At Wildland Fire Management, our priority is to protect life, property and resources in a safe, professional and effective manner. As a member of the team, the Communications Officer works as part of the Planning and Science section to capture and disseminate territorial wildfire management information. Day-to-day duties include creating and distributing the territorial wildfire activity report, creating and distributing a variety of wildfire updates, updating digital media assets, preparing and implementing short-term communications plans, and responding to requests from the media.

Additional Information:

As one of Canada's Top 100 Employers, a career with Yukon Government's public service offers you an opportunity to expand your skillset and build relationships with stakeholders and colleagues. Learn more about what Yukon Government can offer you.

What you need to consider:

• Prior to submitting your resume an E-recruitment profile must be created as applications are only accepted through the system.
• Resumes are assessed based off candidates' ability to communicate how they have demonstrated the essential qualifications from their professional, volunteer, or educational experience.
• Candidates must clearly state the length of time they performed the essential qualifications in their role(s) (ex. month/year to month/year).
• Take advantage of learning more about how to prepare your resume for a government recruitment. Please note cover letters are not required unless clearly indicated on the job ad.

Essential Qualifications:

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

• Experience working in the field of journalism, media relations, and / or communications, or relevant postsecondary education
• Experience preparing and distributing a variety of print and online communications tools
• Experience working in a fast-paced environment with regularly competing priorities
• The ability to create and distribute information based on the needs of a variety of audiences
  Photography / videography experience would be considered an asset

Desired Knowledge, Skills and Suitability:

Candidates should have and may be assessed on the following:

• Excellent written communication and public speaking skills
• Familiarity communicating through social media and other advertising mediums
• Ability to take direction and follow instructions
• Ability to take initiative, exercise good judgment and make sound decisions in stressful situations
• Knowledge of Yukon's geography, history and First Nations culture

Additional Information:

Conditions of employment

• In periods of elevated fire activity, this position may be required to work remotely, with limited notice, for up to 14 days at a time.
• Successful completion of a moderate fitness test.
• Valid Yukon Class 5 Driver's Licence (or equivalent).

Job Requirements

• Long work hours and stand-by availability may be required during periods of high fire danger.
• Travel to communities within Yukon may be required.
  This position may require flight in small fixed-wing and rotary-wing aircraft as well as supervised exposure to wildfire operations in remote locations.

Contact info:

For more information about this position, please contact: Mike Fancie, Community Engagement Officer, at or

For more information on the application process, please contact Cascia Krolczyk, Human Resource Consultant, at or

Eligibility List

6 months

Post Date

15 January 2026

Close Date

28 January 2026