THE OPPORTUNITY

 The Bilingual Communications Branch is seeking a strategic leader to empower, inspire and supervise a team of five communications professionals. This team supports client departments and FLSD units in achieving their bilingual communications objectives. A key part of this role is providing leadership and expert advice on high-profile and sensitive projects, many of which have multi-departmental or government-wide impacts.

If you are highly motivated and thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, value a client-focused and collaborative culture, enjoy leading a team of busy professionals, and are excited to contribute to the growth of our organization, this position is for you.

IMPORTANT APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

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.

Include the month and year you started and ended a job when you list your work experience. This allows us to accurately calculate the length of time you were in the position.

For more information on how to prepare and submit your resume visit this resource page on Yukon.ca.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Completion of post-secondary education in communications, public relations, journalism, marketing, or a related field
• Experience supervising or managing a team, including providing guidance, mentoring, performance management, and delegating tasks effectively
• Experience developing and implementing communications strategies
• Experience providing communications or strategic advice

The following will be considered as assets:

• Experience handling high-profile or sensitive projects that require a strategic approach
• Experience leading cross-functional teams or coordinating work across multiple departments or stakeholders
• Experience in communications functions within a government setting

DESIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND SUITABILITY

To best support the achievement of key strategic and business objectives, candidates may be assessed on:

• Thinking strategically
• Demonstrating client focus
• Developing people
• Influencing others

Job specific skills:

• Ability to develop and implement new approaches and lead change
• Commitment to fostering a client-focus, collaborative culture
• Excellent oral and written communications skills
• Ability to work effectively under tight deadlines and manage multiple competing priorities
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to support a team

Additional information

Job requirements: Bilingual, French and English.

This is an in-office position, located in Whitehorse, Yukon.

If you have any questions about this position, please contact: Nancy Power, Manager, Bilingual Communications.

If you have questions about our recruitment process, please contact: Melissa Wood, Human Resource Consultant.