Director - Family and Childrens Services

This posting

This posting will be used to fill 1 permanent full-time positions working 75hrs 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 Whitehorse in the beautiful Yukon.

Our philosophy

We are the Family and Children's Services Branch in Yukon's Department of Health and Social Services. While working closely with Yukon First Nations and the Council of Yukon First Nations, we make a difference by providing a range of support services to families and children within Yukon communities. We value a professional approach, ethical decision-making, sound judgement, and an openness and interest in working in a multi-cultural environment with an emphasis on Yukon First Nation's culture.

Who we are looking for

Yukon's Family and Children Services Branch is looking for a Director with strategic direction who supports the continuous development of a fully integrated, effective, and responsive division, branch, inter-branch, and inter-departmental teams and plays a key role in the department's senior management team.

This position is appointed by Order in Council as the Director of Family and Children's Services to carry out statutory duties under the Child and Family Services Act, Federal Youth Criminal Justice Act, Young Persons Offences Act, and Corrections (Young Offenders) Act, and Children's Law Act.

The success of this position will depend on the incumbent's knowledge and understanding of the values and principles of the Child and Family Services Act, Jordan's Principle, Youth Criminal Justice Act, restorative justice and extrajudicial measures, ability to establish effective relationships and work collaboratively with members of the department's senior leadership team; Council for Yukon First Nations, as well as First Nation, Federal, Provincial and Territorial governments; communities, and non-government organization's to achieve and execute on the department's mandate commitments as well as other government and program initiatives including the Integrated Restorative Justice Initiative.

• For more information on this job, please contact Jennifer Gehmair, Assistant Deputy Minister, Social Services division at 867-332-9194 or Jennifer.Gehmair@yukon.ca
• For more information about the recruitment process, please contact Dolapo Awobamise, HR Consultant at 867-332-8340 or Dolapo.Awobamise@yukon.ca

Your benefits

In addition to a competitive salary, we offer many additional financial and non-financial benefits.

• Government of Yukon's many benefits

Your career, your home, your lifestyle

We 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.

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Important application and job requirements

Essential 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.

• Masters or bachelor's degree in social work;
• Recent senior management / executive level experience, including strong human and financial management skills, preferably in a government setting;
• Significant recent experience in strategic planning, policy development and performance measurement;
• Comprehensive experience in social services with preference for direct experience in child and family services; and,
• Experience working with First Nations.

Candidates who have a masters or bachelor's degree in public administration or a related discipline in social sciences combined with significant senior management / executive experience in the area of Family and Children's Services / child welfare may be equally considered.

It may be helpful for you to review "Prepare your resume and cover letter".

Desired knowledge, skills and suitability

Candidates will be assessed against Yukon Government's Core Competency Framework. The competency model consists of the following eight competencies:

• Taking Action and Achieving Results
• Promoting Common Values and Ethics
• Developing People
• Demonstrating Client Focus
• Modeling Interpersonal Skills and Personal Responsibility
• Influencing Others
• Thinking Strategically
• Leading Change and Innovation
  

It may be helpful for you to review "The job interview process".

Conditions of employment

You must meet the following conditions before being hired, or within the time frame noted.

• Security clearance with vulnerable sector
• Valid Yukon class 5 driver's licence or equivalent.

Job requirements

This job requires you to perform, and/or be exposed to, the following:

• Travel within and outside the territory.

Learn more

• For help on creating your E-recruitment profile, email E-Recruitment.clientsupport@yukon.ca or phone 867-667-9453.