Government of Yukon·Whitehorse, Yukon
Coordinate, develop, and implement emergency management and business continuity plans.
Develop, plan, organize, facilitate and/or deliver emergency preparedness education and training programs in emergency management.
Assist in the review of emergency management plans.
Support health and social emergency management programs.
Participate in a duty roster and be available 24/7 on a rotating basis
Department Government of Yukon -> Health & Social Services - Emergency Social Services Location Whitehorse, YT Y1A 2C6 CA (Primary) Job Type Term/Temporary End Date 31 March 2028 Full/Part Time Full-time Standard Hours Bi-weekly 75 Classification AR15 Salary $89,704.00 - $104,043.00 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 www.yukon.ca/hiring-preference.
Job Summary and Requirements This posting This posting will be used to fill 1 full-time term position working 75 hours bi-weekly until March 31, 2028.
It will establish a 6-month eligibility list which may be used to fill similar positions.
This job is based in the thriving and diverse city of Whitehorse in the beautiful Yukon.
The Health Safety & Emergency Management unit (within Corporate Services) leads the Department of Health and Social Services in 5 key areas: Risk Management, Business Continuity Planning, Occupational Health & Safety, Health Emergency Management and Emergency Support Services. Health and Social Services has 5 divisions that are supported by this position – Continuing Care, Community & Primary Care, Corporate Services, Social Services, and Innovation Quality and Performance. Your role Health Emergency Management involves building a resilient health system that can effectively mitigate, prepare for, respond to, and recover from the impacts of emergency events. Reporting to and receiving direction from the Manager, Health Safety and Emergency Management, the Health Emergency Management Planner is responsible for the coordination, development and implementation of emergency management and business continuity plans; the development, planning, organization, facilitation and/or delivery of emergency preparedness education and training programs in emergency management as well as assisting in the review of emergency management plans and support of health and social emergency management programs. This position will take part in a Duty roster (be on standby) and will be required to be available 24/7 on a rotating basis. We are committed to working with our internal partners, First Nations, local municipalities, the Federal Government, and our contractors to support Yukoners.
For more information on this job, please contact Jacqueline Mills, Manager at 867-332-0996 or Jacqueline.Mills@yukon.ca
For more information about the recruitment process, please contact Taylor Barr, HR Consultant at 867-332-5380 or Taylor.Barr@yukon.ca Your benefits 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; ensure you use a month/year to month/year format and include the duties you performed in each of your positions.
Post-secondary education in public health, business continuity, emergency management, or a related field.
Incident Command System Training (ICS 100)
Experience developing, reviewing, and evaluating emergency management, business continuity, or related operational plans.
Experience managing projects and coordinating initiatives involving multiple stakeholders in a fast-paced environment while meeting critical deadlines.
Experience developing and delivering training, exercises, or capacity-building initiatives. 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:
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to translate technical information into clear and practical materials.
Understanding and application of business continuity principles
Broad level of understanding of Emergency Management in a health context
Ability to build and maintain positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders It may be helpful for you to review “The job interview process”.
Post-secondary education in public health, business continuity, emergency management, or a related field.
Incident Command System Training (ICS 100).
Experience developing, reviewing, and evaluating emergency management, business continuity, or related operational plans.
Experience managing projects and coordinating initiatives involving multiple stakeholders while meeting critical deadlines.
Experience developing and delivering training, exercises, or capacity-building initiatives.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Understanding and application of business continuity principles.
Broad level of understanding of Emergency Management in a health context.
Ability to build and maintain positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Yukon Class 5 Driver’s licence.
WHMIS 2015 (within one month of hire).
Incident Command System Training I-200 (within 6 months of hire).
Must be able to lift 20 lbs.
Willing to travel within the territory with limited notice
Market context
In Yukon, Health Emergency Management Planner roles support public-sector preparedness, continuity, and coordinated incident response, with demand tied to maintaining operational plans and community resilience across the territory. Candidates are more competitive when they combine relevant post-secondary education, ICS 100 training, plan evaluation, and project management experience. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits from the original posting to save research time, then tailor your application to specific planning and coordination examples.