Senior Advisor and Negotiator

Government of Yukon
CA - Yukon - Whitehorse
April 28, 2025
Consulting

Government of Yukon -> Yukon Housing Corporation - President's Office

Location:
Whitehorse, YT Y1A 2C6 CA (Primary)

Job Type:
Permanent

End Date:
Full/Part Time:
Full-time

Standard Hours Bi-weekly:
75

Classification:
AR18

Salary:
$105,596.00 - $122,633.00

Union:
YEU

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 yukon.ca/hiring-preference.

Job Summary and Requirements

Are you interested in helping create the future of YHC?

At Yukon Housing Corporation we strive to be a trusted housing partner working with First Nations, municipalities, federal government, Yukon government departments, private sector companies, nongovernment organizations and individuals, to increase housing options for Yukoners.

Our vision:
To deliver housing solutions that contribute to healthy, sustainable and inclusive communities.

Our values:
We value teamwork, strive to provide excellent client service at all times, and offer a supportive work environment for our employees with opportunities to learn and grow.

The opportunity:
This is a full-time permanent position working 75 hours bi-weekly.

Reporting to the Director, First Nations and Community Partnerships, this position is responsible for leading Yukon Housing Corporation (YHC) partnership initiatives with NGOs, private developers and First Nations related to the negotiation and administration of housing agreements and developments including major capital project delivery and long-term lease agreements. In support of complex multi-party negotiations, the position will develop the strategic approach and mandates for negotiations and agreements with a host of local and federal partners. The position will support any necessary program development related to negotiated agreements, including cabinet submissions, briefings, etc. A key function of this role will be to build and maintain strong relationships with a diverse range of current and prospective community housing partners (e.g. First Nations governments, local and federal government, development corporations, NGOs and community organizations).

If you want to have an impact on housing solutions for Yukoners for decades to come, we want to hear from you!

For more information about the position, please contact Ben Horowitz at *** or ***.
For more information about the recruitment process, please contact Nicole Rowett at *** or ***.

Essential Qualifications

Please submit your resume clearly demonstrating how you meet the following qualifications. Please note selection for further consideration will be based solely on the information you provide in your resume. For more assistance on how to write a resume for Yukon Government, please refer to:
here.

Degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Political Science, Intergovernmental Relations, Law or a related field
Demonstrated experience with stakeholder negotiations on intergovernmental and interdepartmental working groups and at a Federal, Territorial, First Nation or Municipal level
Demonstrated experience with stakeholder engagement and relationship building
Experience working directly with or for First Nation governments
Experience developing and analyzing proposals and options, leading briefings for senior decision makers, preparing responses and presenting findings in a government setting

Candidates who have education, training and/or experience equivalent to the essential qualifications listed above will be equally considered.

Desired Knowledge, Skills and Suitability

Excellent interpersonal, communication (written/oral), organizational and analytical skills
Experience working in politically and culturally sensitive environments
Ability to work collaboratively with a broad range of internal and external partners and clients
Capacity to formulate strategies, provide analysis and identify implications of proposals brought forward by community partners, industry and First Nations
Experience representing your department's positions on various inter-governmental and inter-departmental working groups.
Ability to prioritize and quickly adapt to change
Effective problem solving and decision-making skills

Additional Information

to see why the Government of Yukon has been identified as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers since 2014.

Conditions of Employment:
Valid Yukon Class 5 Driver's License

Job Requirements:
Candidates must have the ability to travel throughout the Yukon as required.

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Read the full job description and apply online on the recuiter's web-site

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