Immunization Practice Consultant

at  Yukon Government

This posting will be used to fill 1 term full-time position working 75 hours bi-weekly, ASAP to March 31, 2026. It will be used to establish a 12-month eligibility list which may be used to fill similar perm or term positions. Temporary Assignments may be considered with prior approval from an applicant’s manager. Candidates looking for part-time are encouraged to apply as they may be considered.
This job is based in the thriving and diverse city of Whitehorse in the beautiful Yukon.

WHO WE ARE

The Yukon Immunization Program provides vaccine-related training, support, and guidance to all health care providers and immunizers across the territory including pharmacists, nurses, physicians, and other relevant disciplines to be knowledgeable vaccine providers.

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.

• Current Canadian licensure as a Registered Nurse.
• Experience in providing health education to the public and/or health professionals is an asset

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:

• Willingness and ability to advocate public health issues (i.e., health services and access, immunization coverage)
• Excellent interpersonal, communications, organization, and flexibility.
• Excellent ability to build and maintain effective relationships and partnerships through collaboration.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent technological skills towards online platforms such as Panorama, Meditech as well as MS Office and PowerPoint
• Ability to work autonomously and within a multi-disciplinary team environment; and,
• Commitment to excellent client service.

It may be helpful for you to review “The job interview process”.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

This job requires you to perform, and/or be exposed to, the following:

• Must be able to lift 30 lbs
• This position lives and works in Whitehorse, Yukon
• May be expected to travel within Whitehorse for meetings or conducting educational sessions to health care providers.

WE BELIEVE THAT NURSES PLAY A CRITICAL ROLE IN OUR HEALTH CARE SYSTEM, AND WE OFFER A SIGNING BONUS OF *$7500 FOR NEWLY HIRED REGISTERED NURSES. WE ALSO OFFER REIMBURSEMENT OF EXAM FEES FOR NEW NURSING GRADUATES AND YEARLY REIMBURSEMENT OF LICENCING FEES.

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The Immunization Program Practice Consultant identifies best practice resources required to meet program objectives, provides recommendations to program managers, delivers educational support for practice, and liaises with internal and external education and learning management systems. The incumbent in collaboration with the Manager of the Yukon Immunization Program, Director of Community Health Program, and Clinical Care Managers is responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating training and educational program. In addition, this position will support the vaccine safety file for the territory, participate in national working groups, plan immunization campaigns and develop resources for health care providers and the public.

• For more information on this job, please contact Shellby Fulton, Manager, Yukon Immunization Program at shellby.fulton@yukon.ca
• For more information about the recruitment process, please contact Rachael DSilva, HR Consultant at 867-332-8615 or rachael.dsilva@yukon.c