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Frequently Asked Questions
Does the Government of Yukon have a local hire policy? The Government of Yukon gives preference on competitions to residents of Yukon. A resident is defined as "A person who is residing in the Yukon at time of their application for employment". Additional consideration is provided to Yukon student grant and scholarship recipients who apply from outside for a period of five years after completing their studies at an outside institution, Yukon First Nation's beneficiaries who reside outside the Yukon, and spouses of candidates who have been hired from outside of the Yukon during the period between acceptance of the position and relocation to Yukon residence. As a former Yukon student grant or scholarship recipient, evidence of the completion of studies, the year(s) in which the student was in receipt of a Yukon grant or scholarship and written authorization to verify that information with the Department of Education will be deemed acceptable proof of residency. Competitions for positions within specific Yukon communities, other than Whitehorse, frequently give a preference to residents of the community and surrounding area. Are all Government of Yukon competitions "open to the public? No, they are not. There are three competition categories:
Jobs Available Only to Government of Yukon Employees
Jobs Available to Yukon Residents
Jobs Available to Canadian Residents Are all Government of Yukon employment opportunities posted to this site? All positions are advertised on this site. All competitions are posted on the government's Job Information Boards located in the Main Administration Building, 2071 - Second Ave, Whitehorse, Yukon. How often are the job postings updated? The site is updated on a twice-weekly basis. The Government Job Boards are updated as positions become available. How do I apply for a position listed here and where do I send my application? Read the posting carefully. Review the detailed job description and Statement of Qualifications if available. Send an e-mail to resume@gov.yk.ca. Make sure to include this information:
Attach your resume to your e-mail (Microsoft Word document is preferable). You can also mail or fax your cover letter and resume. Use the contact information in the left column of this page. Candidates must submit their applications by the closing date indicated on the competition posting. Candidates will only be contacted further, however, if they have been screened into the competition. Candidates must apply directly on each competition in which they are interested. No ongoing inventory of candidates is maintained. It is essential that applicants provide full and complete information as the review committee will only consider the information provided in the application. Accommodations will be made in terms of assessment for candidates with disabilities who request it. What are the types of jobs available within the Government of Yukon? Within the Government of Yukon there are five job types:
What is the nature of the hiring process? The selection process is based on the merit principle, that is the candidates are assessed against the requirements of the position and are appointed beginning with the first ranked candidate. Candidates will normally be assessed through a combination of interview questions, work simulations, role plays, and written tests. The selection board is normally comprised of 3 people. References will be verified prior to appointment. Some positions may require that conditions of employment be met prior to appointment. These include such things as a driving license, criminal records check and medical check. Do any positions require the use of the French language? Some positions may require the use of both English and French. In this case an oral and/or written assessment will be done of the language proficiency.
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Jobs Contact Us
Corporate Human
Public Service Commission
Phone: (867) 667-5653 Email: resume@gov.yk.ca |
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Last Update: 2005-10-07