Gender Equity Policy Project Lead

Advance gender equity through research, policy recommendations, and project leadership with the Yukon Status of Women Council. Work hybrid across a 12-month contract.
This Project Lead will oversee an initiative developing accessible legal navigation support for women and gender-diverse folks across Yukon. The successful candidate will translate research into policy recommendations, coordinate participants, manage deliverables, and keep feminist values central. The work requires collaboration with YSWC staff, the Executive Director, government, and stakeholders. It also includes reporting, financial tracking, knowledge products, and supervision shared with the Project Coordinator.

Key Responsibilities:

Translate research into policy recommendations and knowledge products
Develop strategic approaches through partnerships and collaboration
Facilitate interviews, groups, and meetings
Coordinate project deliverables, monitoring, and implementation
Supervise the Project Coordinator collaboratively
Requirements:
Knowledge of women’s issues, particularly in the North
Ability to work with vulnerable populations non-judge mentally
Strong critical thinking and strategic problem-solving abilities
Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and plain-language writing skills
Ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion
Apply your policy analysis, facilitation, and feminist project leadership experience to support justice access throughout Yukon.