Policy Analyst

at  Government of Yukon

Job Summary and Requirements
This is to fill one term position as well as establish an eligibility list for anticipatory positions.
Environment - who we are
We are trusted environmental stewards, working with our colleagues, stakeholders and the public, to keep the Yukon healthy and sustainable.

OUR PRIORITIES ARE TO:

Keep the air, land and water clean
Manage the territory’s wildlife responsibly
Support wildlife viewing and on the land opportunities
Advance reconciliation
Build and support climate resilience
Be trusted environmental stewards
Who we’re looking for - maybe it’s you!
Are you passionate about environmental stewardship? Are you interested in policy-based approaches to problem solving? As a member of the Policy and Planning Branch, you will be joining a collaborative team that provides strategic advice and policy support to Department of Environment staff and senior management leaders.
Our ideal candidate is a strategic thinker able to consider how the legislative framework, mandate priorities, legal obligations, public sentiment and intergovernmental relations intersect to drive decision making. Our branch supports a diversity of portfolios, with opportunities to work with experts in many different disciplines including climate change, wildlife management, animal health, environmental protection and assessment, water resources, parks and protected area planning. The nature of our work offers the support of a team, while granting you the independence to exercise leadership and creativity over your assigned projects.
For information about applying on a Department of Environment competition, please contact: Christina Anderson, Human Resources at Christina.Anderson@yukon.ca
For more information about this position, please contact: Shannon Clohosey, Manager of Policy and Legislation at shannon.clohosey@gov.yk.ca.
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 application. Please provide clear examples of the essential qualifications. For more information, please see click here
Degree in public policy, political science/law, resource management, natural science, environmental studies, or a related field;
Experience in policy, regulation or legislation analysis and development, with preference in a government setting;
Experience being part of a team engaging in policy, planning or consultation initiatives;
Experience researching, analyzing and synthesizing technical or complex information;
Experience in working in the resource management field would be an asset;
Experience working with Yukon First Nation Final and Self-Government Agreements or matters pertaining to aboriginal and/or treaty rights would be an asset.
Candidates who have education, training, and/or experience equivalent to the essential qualifications listed above may be equally considered.
Desired Knowledge, Skills and Suitability

Please refer the Job description for details