Director – Community Affairs

Job Description

Job title: Director – Community Affairs

Company: Government of Yukon

Job description: This position is for one (1) full-time permanent position, working 75 hours bi-weekly.Who we are:As the Yukon government’s most diverse department, Community Services has a place for you. Under the Community Services umbrella, there are where you can apply your skillset. All branches strive to empower communities to be vibrant, healthy, and sustainable. Community Services develops our team and invests in people so together we can equip Yukon communities with the tools and knowledge to foster a higher quality of life for all Yukoners.As one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers for 2023 a career with Yukon Government’s public service offers you an opportunity to expand your skillset and build relationships with stakeholders and colleagues.About the Branch:The Community Affairs Branch supports local governments to build vibrant, healthy communities that are well-governed and financially sustainable. The branch maintains strong relationships between the Government of Yukon, municipalities, the Association of Yukon Communities, local advisory councils, and unincorporated communities. It oversees municipal funding and supports infrastructure planning to ensure the provision of essential community services, such as clean drinking water, transportation systems, waste management, and climate-resilient infrastructure. The branch collaborates with First Nation governments to develop integrated solutions to local services.About the Position:The Community Affairs Branch oversees the Yukon Municipal Act and works to foster collaborative relationships between communities and the Government of Yukon. The Director works closely with senior management in Yukon municipalities and government departments, providing advice on a range of financial, governance, and strategic matters affecting Yukon communities; with outcomes focused on effective local governance and sustainable local services. This role leads integrated solutions to local challenges. The position also leads strategic initiatives or projects that align with Government of Yukon priorities.For more information about this position, please contact: Damien Burns, ADM Community Development at .For more information on the application process, please contact Jasmine Potvin, Human Resource Consultant, at .What you need to consider before submitting your application:

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for a government recruitment. Please note cover letters are not required unless clearly indicated on the job ad.Essential QualificationsPlease submit your resume clearly demonstrating how you meet the following qualifications – specifically – how your work experiences and related duties align with the essential qualifications shown below. Please note selection for further consideration will be based solely on the information you provide in your resume.

• Degree in Business Administration, Community Development, or related field.
• Considerable experience managing complex programs with varying and broad mandates.
• Demonstrated experience providing direction and strategic leadership to varying programs.
• Significant experience navigating internal and external processes for delivery of government objectives.
• Significant experience leading, managing and developing staff including performance and talent management.

Candidates with an equivalent combination of education and experience may be equally considered.Desired Knowledge, Skills and Suitability * Taking Action and Achieving Results: Setting priorities, making informed decisions, and ensuring that goals are met efficiently and effectively​

• Thinking Strategically: Understanding and contributing to the organization’s vision and goals, anticipating future needs, and aligning actions accordingly​
• Leading Change and Innovation: Implementing and managing change initiatives that improve performance and foster innovation within the organization​
• Demonstrating Client Focus: Ensuring that the needs and expectations of clients and stakeholders are met, and striving to improve service delivery and client satisfaction
• Developing People: Fostering the learning and development of others through supportive relationships, and building long-term leadership capability by teaching, coaching, and mentoring
• Influencing Others: The ability to communicate effectively, build consensus, and leverage relationships with stakeholders to drive organizational objectives​

In addition to these competencies, specific job proficiencies are critical for the role:

• Partnering: Building strategic relationships of trust and credibility with key external stakeholders, that can be called on for active support and to achieve common goals. Uses network to find partners for cross-organization activities.
• Financial Management: Managing budgets, monitoring use of finances, and achieving results within financial constraints.

Location: Whitehorse, YT

Job date: Sun, 15 Sep 2024 05:15:42 GMT