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Yukon Government Careers and Employment

About the company

  • Founded
    1898
  • Company size
    1,001 to 5,000
  • Revenue
    $1,3bn to $6,4bn (CAD)
  • Industry
    Government & Public Administration
  • Headquarters
    WHITEHORSE
  • Link
    Yukon Government website

The Yukon public service offers a diversity of career options in a stable work environment. As a Yukon government public servant, you have access to on-the-job learning, leadership courses, interdepartmental training and tuition reimbursement, and the daily opportunity to direct your career path.

As Yukon government public servants, we are able to make a genuine difference in our communities. Every day, we work closely with both the people we serve and with the decision-makers who guide the pol...

The Yukon public service offers a diversity of career options in a stable work environment. As a Yukon government public servant, you have access to on-the-job learning, leadership courses, interdepartmental training and tuition reimbursement, and the daily opportunity to direct your career path.

As Yukon government public servants, we are able to make a genuine difference in our communities. Every day, we work closely with both the people we serve and with the decision-makers who guide the policies that affect our lives. A career with us allows you to be a part of that process and watch the results of your work come to life in the real world.

Our employment equity policy affirms equal access for women, aboriginal people and people with disabilities to government jobs.

The Yukon government has been recognized as a Top 100 Employer in Canada since 2014. This is due to the benefits, leave options and opportunities for training and career development.

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Jobs

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Cleaning Attendant

Carcross, YT

$29.76 an hour

4 days ago

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Full-time
Park Ranger - Klondike

Dawson, YT

$38.51–$44.62 an hour

8 days ago

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Home Support Worker

Whitehorse, YT

$32.76–$37.89 an hour

22 hours ago

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Full-time
Heavy Equipment Operator II

Beaver Creek, YT

$38.53 an hour

30+ days ago

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Whitehorse, YT

64 jobs

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2.57 out of 5 stars.20193.80 out of 5 stars.20202.33 out of 5 stars.20213.67 out of 5 stars.20223.13 out of 5 stars.2023

Reviews

Teacher in Whitehorse, YT
on 15 September 2023
You must fall in line
Such a mess to work for. Some people take years to get full time, others get it right away. Full of nepotism. The pay is great but that's the cost of your soul. You don't get to have your own opinions and must follow the government line at all times.
Investigator and Compliance Review Officer in Whitehorse, YT
on 23 August 2023
difficult to crack the culture
this is a fabulous place to work and you must guard your work life balance. it is fast paced and interesting but there are also processes which really slow things down, and an extreme level of micro management
Business Officer in Whitehorse, YT
on 4 August 2023
Strict hierarchy and lack of communication
The work itself was enjoyable but the culture was unpleasant. There was little communication from a very directive management. Lines of communication were strict, and there was often confusion in job duties among office members.
Elementary School Teacher in Whitehorse, YT
on 19 June 2023
YTG is excellent to work for as they pay good salaries, you can lock into a pension and it is mostly a guaranteed job once you obtain it.
What is the best part of working at the company?Best part of working for YTG is having a permanent job, salary is good, benefits are good. Get to know a lot of people. What is the most stressful part about working at the company?Nothing really… depends on what type of employment you have. What is the work environment and culture like at the company?Again this would depend on which departmen...
Regional Social Worker in Whitehorse, YT
on 24 April 2023
Terrible Management
Do not recommend working for regional services at all. Was not a good experience management was very unsupportive felt excluded from training opportunities. Social services was the worst experience.

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