Senior Privacy Analyst

at  Yukon Government

THIS POSTING

This posting will be used to fill 1(one) 2 year term full-time position working 75 hours bi-weekly. It will establish a 12-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.

WHO WE ARE

Yukon Government’s Department of Health and Social Services provides a range of services and supports for citizens to experience health and wellness throughout their lives. The scope of this work includes community and mental wellness, social supports, and planning for long-term healthy outcomes for the population.
The Senior Privacy Analyst provides highly specialized, senior level health privacy policy expertise, analysis and strategic advice to the Department of Health and Social Services (H&SS), the Chief Information Officer – HSS Information Services, H&SS Senior Management and other Yukon government staff and contractors.

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.

• Post-secondary degree, in social or health sciences, public administration or related fields
• Extensive experience as the lead person researching, assessing and developing policy options within a government context.
• Experience representing the interests of government in intergovernmental meetings/negotiations.
• Experience developing and implementing legislation is an asset.
• Experience with the development of health and/or social services related policies is an asset.

Candidates who have education, training, and/or experience equivalent to the essential qualifications listed above may be equally 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:

• Excellent ability to effectively develop, implement and evaluate public policies and programs.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills; the ability to share information effectively.
• Excellent ability to collaborate and engage multiple and diverse stakeholders (within and outside the territory)
• Enthusiastic, highly motivated and are able to produce effective results in accordance with political direction.
• Leadership abilities to provide guidance to others.
• Excellent analytical skills; ability to approach problems/projects using a logical, systematic and sequential approach
• Excellent organizational, time and project management abilities
• Strategic focus to understand issues and opportunities that impact the health services system.
• Creativity and commitment to innovation to contribute to the sustainability and future shape policy and program development.
• Self-awareness and the ability to identify when and how to seek out information and direction from others, and how to effectively support decision-makers within the department and government.

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:
Occasional travel inside and outside Yukon

Please refer the Job description for details