What to expect in this role
- a collaborative human resources community that supports their colleagues and welcomes newcomers;
- working in a place voted as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers.
- recruiting in the North requires a proactive and adaptive approach that includes collaboration with local communities, government agencies, and stakeholders; and
- dynamic workdays – each day may present a new challenge or opportunity to connect with others within the Yukon government or other jurisdictions to find fresh solutions or adjust priorities; and flexibility and work-life balance, as well as health and family-friendly benefits.
What we do
Yukon government human resource professionals are at the core of developing an engaged and diverse public service. You will have the opportunity to contribute to the development and implementation of policies, programs and initiatives that support our diverse workforce. Collaborate with your department to attract, retain and develop top talent while ensuring that our employees are equipped with the skills and resources they need to excel in their roles. Human resource consultants promote the Yukon government culture of leadership, continuous learning and professionalism, and provide creative and forward-thinking advice. Depending on the level of experience required by the hiring department, responsibilities for our human resource consultants can range from policy advice, recruitment, and job design to more senior roles that include labour relations, disability management, organizational design and culture and change management leadership.
Pay and benefits
- HRC I Consultant annual salary ranging from$72,143 - $83,532;
- HRC II Consultant annual salary ranging from $78,891 - $91,422;
- pay grid for Yukon Employees Union employees; and
- see this page for benefits and leave information.
Job description
HRC I Consultant
- provides advice and support on staffing and hiring methods; and
- provides advice and assistance with writing job descriptions, policy and collective agreement interpretation.
HRC II Consultant
- provides advice and support on staffing, and provides advice and assistance with writing job descriptions, and policy interpretation like Section M and YEU collective agreement; and
- advises on performance planning and evaluation, disability management and accommodation, and organizational changes and job design.
Training
As an organization, the Yukon government is committed to continuous learning and professional growth – this is especially true in our HR teams. We offer HR professionals the chance to enhance their skills, stay updated on industry trends and expand their knowledge in areas relevant to their roles. The Yukon government also provides leadership coaching and career advising services to all employees and supports to research new opportunities, reflect on employees’ insights and strengths, navigate current issues, apply for jobs, ask for feedback and find ways to add value to their workplace and life.
There is some mandatory training for HR professionals at the Yukon government to understand and adapt to government processes and legislation – these are crucial for ensuring compliance and understanding the specific context in which HR operates within the government.
Recruiting process
For our human resource consultants (level I and II) positions, our hiring process looks a bit different to other roles. We start with a general intake of applications and pre-certify individuals for the roles – then, once we have a pool of certified candidates, we hire people directly from this pool when there are openings in departments.
Here’s how the intake process works:
- Application: Candidates apply for the "Human Resource Consultant I&II" intake posting on the Yukon government job board. Candidates who demonstrate the essential qualifications on their resume are considered "screened-in" and move forward in the process.
- Written assessment: Screened-in candidates are invited to complete a written assessment. The assessment is evaluated by the competition panel, and candidates who perform well proceed to the next stage.
- Interview: After the written assignment comes an oral interview - candidates who perform well in the interview are placed on the human resource consultant (HRC) candidate registry.
Once candidates are pre-certified and are on the HRC candidate registry, they will be notified when a department has any openings posted on the internal Yukon government job board and decide whether they would like to apply for it. The hiring department reviews all applications received and may conduct any screening or assessments if they deem it necessary - but, in most cases they will do short and informal “fit” interviews with candidates and complete reference checks before they make a final hiring decision.
Job requirements
- Experience providing advice and influencing diverse client groups
- Experience problem solving difficult issues in collaboration with internal stakeholders
- Experience applying standardized processes in the organization (such as legislation, policies, procedures or frameworks); and
- Post-secondary course work (I.e., the field of human resources, education and training, social science, public administration, law, business and humanities)