Provide social work services to individuals, families, and communities across the life cycle. Ensure service delivery is consistent with legislative framework, departmental values, principles, standards, and procedures. Provide limited social work delivery in the absence of the delegated Social Worker
Requirements summary
Bachelor degree in social sciences from an accredited university (preference for human services).
Experience with children, youth, and/or families involved with child welfare (preferred).
Candidates in a Bachelor of Social Work program with verification of graduation in 2026 may be considered.
Assessment of degree equivalency if obtained outside Canada.
Willingness to work in rural communities.
Travel required.
Provide coverage for other workers as needed.
Frequent evening, weekend, and statutory holiday work.
Involvement with potentially volatile or abusive clients.
Exposure to hazards around volatile clients or children in crisis
Undergraduate (Bachelor) degree in social sciences from an accredited universityInterest in Whitehorse Yukon social workAbility to work in a multicultural environment with an emphasis on Yukon First Nation's cultureKnowledge and experience in social work principles and practices in child welfare and case managementInterest in child and family services including child protection and working with children in out of home careEthical decision-making skills for family, children, and individual assessmentsCommunity development response skillsPreparation of affidavits or court documents and intervention servicesWork with high-risk complex cases and deescalation skillsAbility to work independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team
Job description
Department Government of Yukon -> Health & Social Services - Family Services Location Faro, YT Y0B 1K0 CA (Primary) Pelly Crossing, YT Y0B 1P0 CA Ross River, YT Y0B 1S0 CA Job Type Term/Temporary End Date 31 March 2027 Full/Part Time Full-time Standard Hours Bi-weekly 75 Classification SS15 Salary $89,704.00 - $104,043.00 Union YEU Days Off Saturday/Sunday Travel 25% 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 www.yukon.ca/hiring-preference.
Job Summary and Requirements This posting This posting will be used to fill 3 Term full-time position (until March 31, 2027) working 75 bi-weekly.
It will establish a 12-month eligibility list which may be used to fill similar positions.
This job is based in Pelly Crossing, Faro, and Ross River in the beautiful Yukon.
Who We Are
Yukon's Department of Health and Social Services aims to promote, protect, and enhance the well-being of Yukon people through a continuum of quality, accessible, and appropriate health and social services. The Family and Children's Services Branch is responsible for territory wide delivery of child protection services and programs that support positive and healthy outcomes for children, youth and their families. The unit responds to complex and crisis situations and works with families to ensure continued safety and well-being of children. Collaborative working relationships with Yukon First Nations and Indigenous Governing bodies are critical in this work. This unit also provides on-call services 24/7 to ensure that a response to concerns of child harm is available, at any time, every day of the year. This opportunity The Social Service Worker in communities will provide social work services to individuals, families and communities across the life cycle. The position ensures service delivery is consistent with the legislative framework, delegated authorities, departmental values, principles, standards and procedures. The purpose of this position is to provide limited social work delivery in the absence of the delegated Social Worker.
Benefits
Government of Yukon’s many benefits
For more information on this job, please contact Brian Bendell, Manager Regional Services at Brian.Bendell@yukon.ca
For more information about the recruitment process, please contact Katharine Terrion, HR Consultant at Katharine,Terrion@yukon.ca Your benefit In addition to a competitive salary, we offer many additional financial and non-financial benefits.
Government of Yukon’s many benefits Your career, your home, your lifestyle We are the Yukon public service. Every day, we come together to serve the people who live here and make a difference in so many ways. Here, you will find the diverse opportunities you desire to develop your career while enjoying a warm sense of community and vibrant artistic, cultural, and recreational amenities, all set in a spectacular natural environment. As part of our team, your achievements and enjoyment in both your work and personal life will be valued as you explore the many opportunities the Yukon, and the Government of Yukon, has to offer. Check out:
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Working at Yukon government Important application and job requirements Essential qualifications 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.
Undergraduate (Bachelor) degree in the social sciences from an accredited university with preference for a degree in the human services field.
Experience working with children, youth and/or families involved with the child welfare is preferred. NOTE: If your undergraduate (Bachelor) degree was obtained outside of Canada, you need to confirm it has been assessed for equivalency through any members of the Alliance of Credential Evaluation Services of Canada (ACESC). Candidates who are currently students in a Bachelor of Social Work program, who can demonstrate the essential qualifications through internships, practicums, cooperative and voluntary placements, and that have verification of graduation in 2026 may be considered. It may be helpful for you to review “Prepare your resume and cover letter”. Desired knowledge, skills and suitability If selected for an interview, candidates should have, and may be assessed on, the following:
Demonstrated interest in Whitehorse Yukon social work
Ability to work in a multicultural environment with an emphasis on Yukon First Nation's culture
Strong knowledge and experience in social work principles and practices in child welfare and case management
Demonstrated interest in child and family services including child protection and working with children in out of home care.
Sound ethical decision-making skills that demonstrate the capacity to complete family, children and individual assessments at a professional level
Ability to take a broad-based, strategic approach to community development in response to mandated client service
Ability to prepare affidavits or court documents and intervention services including investigations and core protection services
The skill to work with high-risk complex cases with a strong ability to help deescalate clients and/or deal with potentially volatile and aggressive individuals
Ability to work independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team It may be helpful for you to review “The job interview process”.
Conditions of Employment
You must meet the following conditions before being hired, or within the time frame noted.
Vulnerable Sector Security Clearance
A child welfare record check satisfactory to the employee
Valid Class 5 Driver's Licence or equivalent
Verification of undergraduate (Bachelor) degree in social sciences field
Demonstrate the potential to be delegated within 12-months of hire under the Child and Family Services Act Job requirements This job requires you to perform, and/or be exposed to, the following:
Willingness to work in rural communities.
Travel is required.
Provide coverage for other workers as needed.
Frequent evening, weekend and statutory holiday work hours are required; and,
Occasional involvement in situations involving angry, abusive or abused clients.
May be exposed to hazards from frequently working around volatile parents and/or children who are in crisis. Learn more
For help on creating your E-recruitment profile, email E-Recruitment.clientsupport@yukon.ca or phone 867-667-9453. Eligibility List 12 months Post Date 07 January 2026 Close Date 07 April 2026
