Labour Market Development Officer

Term Anticipatory Perm. Temporary Assignments (TA) will also be accepted.
Hiring at least two candidates for two-year Term or TA.

Who we are…

At Economic Development, our mandate is to develop a thriving, prosperous and diversified Yukon economy by working with First Nations, business and industry partners, and federal and municipal governments. Our investments support sustainable job creation, innovation, increased investment opportunities, market expansion, and business and industry growth.

From advising small businesses and attracting investment to supporting community projects and the labour market, we connect our clients with the right people and resources to turn good ideas into reality. We provide the economic analysis and insight that inform smart decision-making and assist clients as they access government financial supports.

This opportunity…

The Labour Market Development Branch works collaboratively with our partners and stakeholders to strengthen the Yukon labour market through strategic planning, service provision and program delivery. We provide funding and advisory services to employers to help with their staffing needs. By funding key organizations, we support Yukoners to develop their skills, secure employment and thrive in the Yukon labour market.

The ideal candidate for this position will have the ability to work on and manage projects and identify and combine resources within a multi-stakeholder context. If you have demonstrated project management skills with a client service orientation and thrive on building and maintaining relationships, you may be interested in working with Economic Development.

For information about applying on an Economic Development competition, contact Attinder Sidhu, Human Resources Consultant at Attinder.Sidhu@yukon.ca

For more information about this position, contact Anton Solomon, Director, Labour Market Development at Anton.Solomon@yukon.ca

Find more information on how to prepare and submit your resume.

Essential Qualifications

Please submit your resume clearly demonstrating how you meet the following qualifications. Please note selection for further consideration will be based solely on the information you provide in your resume. When you list your work experience, include the month and year in which you started and ended each job.

• Post-secondary education in a field which would provide good knowledge of adult education, program planning, and/or the labour market.
• Work experience in adult education, training, or literacy, combined with research and analysis experience.
• Experience preparing and presenting papers and research findings to a variety of audiences.
• Experience coordinating strategies, projects, and large groups.
• Experience in policy, regulation and legislation analysis and development would be an asset.
• Previous experience working with labour market, or statistical analysis would be an asset.

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

Desired Knowledge, Skills and Suitability

Candidates should have and may be assessed on:

• Taking Action and achieving results
• Thinking strategically
• Modeling interpersonal skills and personal responsibility
• Influencing others
• Demonstrating client focus
• Experience with developing and managing funding agreements is an asset.
• Experience with good results in working with Yukon First Nations is also an asset.

Additional Information

Conditions of Employment: Valid Class 5 Driver's License and security clearance.

Job Requirements: Willingness to travel within Canada and internationally.

Explore everything we have to offer…

Learn about what we offer our employees.

• Flexible work and leave options
• Vacation and personal leave entitlements
• A comprehensive compensation package to support the unique needs of you and your family
• Health and wellness support and benefits, including our Employee & Family Assistance Program
• Access to ongoing training and professional development opportunities

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