Manager – Issues Management

Job Description

Job title: Manager – Issues Management

Company: Government of Yukon

Job description: This posting
This posting will be used to fill 1 permanent 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 in the beautiful .About us
We are a team of creative and energetic professionals dedicated to delivering exceptional service to the department. As part of one of the largest departments in the Yukon government, we take great pride in our work. Through thorough research and analysis, we provide timely and accurate information to our clients and stakeholders. Our work spans internal and external communications, reports, social media, briefing materials, and website management, ensuring clear and effective messaging across all platforms.Who we are looking for
We are seeking a highly organized and politically astute leader to serve as Manager, Issues Management. This role is central to ensuring the organization stays ahead of emerging developments by tracking multiple complex and high-stakes files simultaneously. The successful candidate will excel at distilling large volumes of information into clear, concise, and strategically focused briefing materials to support the Minister and senior executives, often under tight timelines. They will bring a steady, solutions-oriented approach to a fast-paced environment, and ensure that responses reflect the organization’s priorities and policy direction. Strong leadership, sound judgment, and an ability to work across teams and functions are essential to success in this role.

• For more information on this job, please contact Nigel Allan, Director, Communications and Issues Management at

. * For more information about the recruitment process, please contact Monishia Thompson, HR Consultant at
.Your benefits
In addition to a competitive salary, we offer many additional financial and non-financial benefits.Your career, your home, your lifestyleWe are the Yukon public service. Every day, we come together to serve the people who live here and make a difference in so many ways. Here, you will find the diverse opportunities you desire to develop your career while enjoying a warm sense of community and vibrant artistic, cultural, and recreational amenities, all set in a spectacular natural environment.As part of our team, your achievements and enjoyment in both your work and personal life will be valued as you explore the many opportunities the Yukon, and the Government of Yukon, has to offer.Check out:Important application and job requirementsEssential 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 political science, business or public administration, social sciences, communications or related field
• Experience providing strategic issues management advice and preparing high-quality briefing materials for senior executives on sensitive, high-profile, or complex files, with demonstrated impact on decision-making.
• Experience establishing and maintaining strong, effective working relationships with senior management and key stakeholders to influence outcomes and drive organizational objectives.
• Experience developing, leading, and managing teams, including setting strategic priorities.

It may be helpful for you to review .Desired knowledge, skills and suitability
If selected for an interview, candidates should have, and may be assessed on, the following:

• Ability to think strategically;
• Ability to effectively lead and manage human and financial resources;
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including tact and diplomacy and the ability to form working relationships based on mutual trust and respect;
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including the ability to supervise the drafting of clear policy and communications documents, and present information to a range of audiences; and
• Understanding of political, social, and economic issues that affect communications.

Candidates will be assessed using Yukon Government’s Core Competency Framework which includes the following competencies:

Location: Whitehorse, YT

Job date: Sat, 03 May 2025 04:05:03 GMT