Judicial Advisor - Supreme Court of Yukon

Location: Central Yukon (Dawson City)

Judicial Advisor - Supreme Court of Yukon (68272)
This competition is open to all candidates who meet the above noted Admissibility. A hiring preference will apply for qualified candidates of Canadian Indigenous ancestry, with a priority for qualified Yukon First Nation candidates. This initiative is in support of Yukon government’s goal for a representative public service. For more information on the hiring preference visit

Job Summary and Requirements

This is to fill 1 – permanent full-time position.

Reporting to the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Yukon and administratively to the Court’s Legal Counsel, this position is responsible for participating in the administration of the Court by performing administrative duties at an executive level to assist Judges, managing the day‑to‑day operation of the Judges’ Chambers and supervising the Judges’ Assistant in the performance of duties for the Court.

We are looking for a professional individual who is self‑motivated and who exercises diplomacy and confidentiality in their day‑to‑day work. You must be able to work effectively alone or in a team environment and be able to manage a fluctuating workload with frequent interruptions while continuing to meet deadlines.

Successful completion of an Office or Legal Administration program

Experience providing administrative support to a senior‑level executive

Experience and proficiency with technology, software and applications including Word, Outlook and Adobe Acrobat Pro

Experience in a supervisory role will be considered an asset

Experience working with financial processes and systems will be considered an asset

Bilingual – English and French will be considered an asset

Desired knowledge, skills & suitability:

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

High‑level of organizational skills and attention to detail

Self‑motivation, ability to work independently and take initiative

Understanding of judicial independence

Professionalism, including tact and diplomacy

Ability to respect and maintain confidentiality

Ability to work collaboratively and contribute to a team environment

Analytical and problem‑solving skills

Additional information:

Conditions of employment:
Security clearance

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