Language Policy Advisor

Whitehorse, YT Y1A 2C6 CA (Primary)

Term/Temporary

18 October 2028

Full-time

75

AR14

$85,225.00 - $98,818.00

YEU

Saturday/Sunday

10%

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 is a full-time (75 hours biweekly), two-year term / anticipatory permanent position.
Temporary Assignments will be considered with your supervisor’s approval.

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

Join Our Team at the French Language Services Directorate!

As a central agency, the French Language Services Directorate (FLSD) supports, collaborates with and empowers the Government of Yukon departments and other public bodies to serve and inform the public in French. We foster strong partnerships with departments and stakeholders to improve access to government services in French. We aim at building bilingual capacities across government by providing client-focused services such as translation, training, advice, and operational support.

Reporting to the Senior Language Policy Advisor, the Language Policy Advisor provides policy development, research, and analysis to streamline and normalize the planning and delivery of French-language services. The position contributes to the development of strategic and business plans and collaborates with client departments to implement and evaluate them. This position also supports and advises client departments on implementing the Policy and Guidelines on French-language services and communications.

The work is fast paced, varied and requires the ability to manage and prioritize several projects with multiple clients and stakeholders at once.

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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Please submit your resume clearly demonstrating how you meet the qualifications below. Selections for further consideration will be based solely on the information you provide in your resume; ensure you use a month/year to month/year format and include the duties you performed in each of your positions. For more information on how to prepare and submit your resume visit this resource page on

• Post-secondary degree in Public Policy, Public Administration, Business Administration, Linguistics, Political Science, Economics, International Studies, Law, Journalism, Social or Health Sciences, Natural Sciences, or related field and/or relevant work experience;
• Experience conducting research, analyzing data, and communicating complex ideas;
• Experience developing policies, directives, and/or guidelines;
• Experience providing well-reasoned strategic advice, information…