Government of Yukon
Government Services
Human Resources
Advanced Education Branch
Prepares Yukoners for the labour force through education, training, employment and other services.
Apprenticeship and Training
Advanced Education provides a number a programs for the training and certification of apprentices and trades workers in Yukon.
Holidays
General Holidays: New Year's Day, Good Friday, Victoria Day, Canada Day, Discovery Day, Labour Day, Thanksgiving Day, Remembrance Day, and Christmas Day. The public service and some others may also observe Heritage Day, Easter Monday and Boxing Day.
Labour Services
Labour Services educates employers and employees about the Employment Standards Act, answers inquiries about the Act, investigates wage complaints and more.
Licences - Professional
Consumer Services manages licensing for many professions including, but not limited to: insurance, collection, real estate, security guards, optometrists, dentists, chiropractors and second-hand dealers.
Maternity and Parental Leave
Frequently asked questions about maternity and parental leave.
Minimum Wage regulations
Questions and answers about minimum wage regulations.
Student Training and Employment Program (STEP) for employers
Government and non-government employers can apply for a wage subsidy to help provide summer jobs for Yukon post-secondary students.