This posting is for a full-time, permanent position working 75-hours bi-weekly.
Yukon government’s vision is an engaged and diverse public service that embraces innovation to deliver positive outcomes for Yukoners.
Committed to Public Service…
At the Government of Yukon, our vision is to create an engaged and diverse public service that embraces innovation to deliver positive outcomes for Yukoners – this vision is close to our hearts in the Public Service Commission. We are passionate about our people, and we strive to build a workplace that’s inclusive, respectful and continuously improving. We do this through maintaining internal HR systems, policies and collective agreements and providing human resources advice and support to departments and employees.
The opportunity…
Make a meaningful impact on the health, safety, and wellbeing of employees across Yukon government. As a Health & Safety Advisor, you’ll be a trusted partner and change agent—providing practical advice, building strong relationships, and helping teams turn policy into action. You will be a contact and touchpoint for supervisors, safety professionals, and employees across Yukon government. You’ll lead communications on emerging and complex topics related to safety trends, psychological health, workplace violence prevention, and public health risks, while also shaping how safety is communicated through campaigns, web content, and tools that influence real behaviour. Working closely with Joint Health and Safety Committees and leaders across the organization, you’ll help strengthen a culture where people feel supported, informed, and safe every day.
What we can offer you…
Yukon government cares about their employees and strives to offer a variety of learning and developmental opportunities including in-house training. Funding may also be available to support further education.
Flexible work and leave options may be available allowing you to balance your personal and professional needs.
We also have a comprehensive and generous benefits plan, providing for the health and wellbeing of you and your family.
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Important application requirements:
Please submit your resume clearly demonstrating how you meet each of the following qualifications. Emphasize how your work experiences and related duties align with the essential and asset qualifications listed below. Note that selection for further consideration is based solely on the information you provide in your resume.
Include the month and year you started and ended a job when you list your work experience. This allows us to accurately calculate the length of time you were in the position.
For more information on how to prepare and submit your resume visit this resource page on Yukon.ca.
Essential Qualifications
- Completion of post-secondary education in a relevant field such as occupational health and safety, human resources, health, public administration, law or a trade.
- Experience providing advice, coaching or support to employers, supervisors or workers to help them apply or follow legislation, policy or best practices.
- Experience leading, contributing to or participating in workplace programs such as hazard assessments, inspections, audits, quality assurance, compliance monitoring, or health and safety committees.
- Experience in creating print and online communications and promotional materials or campaign plans to build awareness, establish procedures or influence behaviour.
- Certification as one of the following is not required but may be an asset:
- Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP);
- Certified Safety Professional (CSP);
- Canadian Registered Safety Technician (CRST);
- Canadian Health and Safety Consultant (CHSC);
Candidates who have education, training, and/or experience equivalent to the essential qualifications listed above may be equally considered.
Desired Knowledge, Skills and Suitability
To best support the achievement of key strategic and business objectives, candidates may be assessed on:
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with experience creating clear, engaging materials (e.g., guides, reports, campaigns, or online content) to raise awareness, support decision-making, or influence behaviour.
- Demonstrated ability to build relationships, provide practical advice, and communicate complex information in a clear, accessible way to a variety of audiences.
- Promoting Common Values & Ethics
- Modelling Interpersonal Skills & Personal Responsibility
- Thinking Strategically
- Developing People
- Client Focus
- Taking Action & Achieving Results
- Influencing Others
- Building Positive Working Relationships
- Adaptability
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
Additional information
Conditions of Employment: class 5 driver’s license, certified copies of degree and professional certification(s) must be submitted prior to hire.
Job requirements: Willingness to travel
Contact details:
If you have any questions about this position, please contact: Taylor MacMillan, Manager Corporate Health and Safety Unit at [email protected]. If you have questions about our recruitment process, please contact: Melissa Wood, Human Resources Consultant I at [email protected].
