Manager, Language Policy and Planning

Manager, Language Policy and Planning - (65412)

Government of Yukon ->
French Language Services Directorate

Location

Whitehorse, YT Y1A 2C6 CA (Primary)

Job Type

Permanent

End Date

Full/Part Time

Full-time

Standard Hours Bi-weekly

75

Classification

MG05

$ - $

Union

MGT

Days Off

Saturday/Sunday

Travel

10%

Admissibility

Open to all Candidates, Preference - Canadian Indigenous Ancestry, Preference - Yukon First Nations ancestry

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  .

This posting is to fill a permanent, full-time (75 hours bi-weekly) position.

Yukon government’s vision is an engaged and diverse public service that embraces innovation to deliver positive outcomes for Yukoners.

The French Language Services Directorate (FLSD) is a central agency that supports departments and public bodies in fulfilling the requirements of the Yukon Languages Act by providing. The Language Policy and Planning division drives a coordinated, government-wide approach to delivering French-language government services across the territory and leads legislative session support. Through strong partnerships with departments and public bodies, it provides strategic policy advice on service planning and delivery, supports the design of effective service models, and equips public servants with the tools and training they need to confidently serve Yukoners in French.

The French Language Services Directorate is seeking a strategic leader to guide the development and delivery of government-wide policies and programs that advance bilingual service delivery across the Yukon. Reporting to the Director, and as a member of the senior management team, this role contributes to strategic decision‑making, provides expert advice on high‑profile and sensitive files, supports the Directorate’s central agency mandate, and oversees work related to legislative sessions.

The position also provides leadership and guidance to a team of eight policy and French‑language training professionals, including three supervisors reporting to the Manager, and works closely with departments to strengthen the delivery of French‑language services across government. If you are a highly motivated individual who thrives in a dynamic environment, enjoys shaping policy and collaborating with senior leaders and departments, strives to foster a client‑focused culture and have strong political acumen, this position is for 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.

We also have a comprehensive and generous benefits plan, providing for the health and wellbeing of you and your family.

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Please submit your resume in English 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.

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• Completion of post‑secondary education, ideally in public administration, public policy, or a related field
• Significant experience in policy development and analysis, including researching, drafting, providing options and advice, and implementation
• Experience supervising and managing a team
• Experience interpreting legislation, intergovernmental…