Senior Communications Advisor (Bilingual)

Job Description

Position Overview

This posting is to fill a 1‑year full‑time (75 hours bi‑weekly) term position with the anticipation of a permanent opportunity. Temporary assignments will be accepted with advanced supervisor approval.

Who we are

The French Language Services Directorate (FLSD) is a team of twenty‑five client‑focused professionals dedicated to empowering departments to serve and inform Yukoners in French. We foster strong partnerships with other departments and stakeholders, provide strategic advice rooted in language policy and planning, and offer centralized services such as translation and language support.

The Bilingual Communications Division supports government employees in informing, engaging with and promoting bilingual services to the public. We provide centralized translation services and manage government‑wide social media channels and web presence in French.

The opportunity

The Bilingual Communications Branch is seeking a strategic leader to empower, inspire and supervise a team of five communications professionals. This team supports client departments and FLSD units in achieving their bilingual communications objectives. A key part of this role is providing leadership and expert advice on high‑profile and sensitive projects, many of which have multi‑departmental or government‑wide impacts.

If you are highly motivated and thrive in a dynamic, fast‑paced environment, value a client‑focused and collaborative culture, enjoy leading a team of busy professionals, and are excited to contribute to the growth of our organization, this position is for you.

Important application requirements

Please submit your resume in English clearly demonstrating how you meet each of the following qualifications. Emphasize how your work experiences and related duties align with the essential and asset qualifications listed below. Note that selection for further consideration is based solely on the information you provide in your resume.

Include the month and year you started and ended a job when you list your work experience. This allows us to accurately calculate the length of time you were in the position.

For more information on how to prepare and submit your resume visit this resource page on Yukon.ca.

Essential Qualifications

• Completion of post‑secondary education in communications, public relations, journalism, marketing, or a related field


• Experience supervising or managing a team, including providing guidance, mentoring, performance management, and delegating tasks effectively


• Experience developing and implementing communications strategies


• Experience providing communications or strategic advice

Asset Qualifications

• Experience handling high‑profile or sensitive projects that require a strategic approach


• Experience leading cross‑functional teams or coordinating work across multiple departments or stakeholders


• Experience in communications functions within a government setting

Desired Knowledge, Skills and Suitability

• Thinking strategically


• Demonstrating client focus


• Developing people


• Influencing others

Job Specific Skills

• Ability to develop and implement new approaches and lead change


• Commitment to fostering a client‑focus, collaborative culture


• Excellent oral and written communications skills


• Ability to work effectively under tight deadlines and manage multiple competing priorities


• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to support a team

Additional information

Job requirements: Bilingual, French and English.

This is an in‑office position, located in Whitehorse, Yukon.

Contact information

For questions about this position, please contact Nancy Power, Manager, Bilingual Communications at nancy.power@yukon.ca.

For questions about our recruitment process, please contact Melissa Wood, Human Resource Consultant I at Melissa.Wood@yukon.ca.