Description

This posting is for a one-year term anticipatory perm position. Temporary assignments may be considered.

Who we are:
As the Yukon government's most diverse department, Community Services has a place for you. Under the Community Services umbrella, there are 18 unique branches where you can apply your skillset. All branches strive to empower communities to be vibrant, healthy, and sustainable. Community Services develops our team and invests in people so together we can equip Yukon communities with the tools and knowledge to foster a higher quality of life for all Yukoners.
As one of Canada's Top 100 Employers for 2023 a career with Yukon Government's public service offers you an opportunity to expand your skillset and build relationships with stakeholders and colleagues. Learn more about what Yukon Government can offer you.

Your impact:
The role of a Community Services employee reaches across the territory. Your strengths will better your community by empowering Yukoners to lead healthy, productive, and resilient lives through accessible and integrated programs.

About the branch:
The Fire and Life Safety branch provides departmental coordination and support in developing and implementing fire prevention related safety management programs. The branch consists of the Fire Marshal's Office, which protects lives and property from structural fires and other emergencies, and operates enforcement, fire protection, suppression, and safety-related programs. The Fire Marshal's Office includes both employees and volunteers.

About the role:

The Director of Fire and Life safety is responsible for planning, direction, leading, and evaluating the territory's fire protection program through providing leadership and strategic vision to the Fire and Life Safety branch which includes a team of Deputy Fire Marshals, administrative staff, and the Yukon's 16 community fire departments. In addition to providing branch and fire department leadership, the Director oversees and provides direction to the Deputy Fire Marshals in the investigations of various types of fires for cause and origin, and is responsible for the interpretation, enforcement, and oversight of aspects of multiple pieces of legislation and regulations including the Fire Prevention act, Storage Tank Regulations, Gasoline Handling Act, Environmental Act, and Child Care Act.

The Director role also performs the duties of the Yukon Government Fire Marshal which involves overseeing the development, monitoring and evaluation of the Fire Prevention Act, and as required carries out the functions of the Chief Fire Officer of the Yukon to fulfill the duties of Incident Commander during emergency incidents.

The ideal candidate:

Through strong leadership skills, a strategic lens, and exercising political aptitude, the ideal candidate will be able to navigate complex challenges related to fire protection to provide direction and support to a team of subject matter experts. Possessing strong communication and interpersonal skills is key to motivate and lead a team to achieve results in a government environment with a high level of accountability to internal stakeholders, the public, First Nations partners, and allied agencies.

What you need to consider before submitting your application:

• Prior to submitting your resume an E-recruitment profile must be created as applications are only accepted through the system. Please do not email your resume to the contacts on the ad,
• Resumes are ONLY assessed based off candidates' ability to communicate how they have demonstrated the essential qualifications from their professional, volunteer, or educational experience within their resume clearly indicating the specific position the responsibilities or duties were performed,
• Candidates must clearly state the length of time they performed the essential qualifications in their role(s) (ex. month/year to month/year); and
• Take advantage of learning more about how to prepare your resume for a government recruitment. Please note cover letters are not required unless clearly indicated on the job ad.

Essential Qualifications:

Please submit your resume clearly demonstrating how you meet each of the following qualifications. Please note, selection for further consideration will be based solely on the information you provide in your resume.

• Degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Leadership or related fields;
• Experience working with federal, provincial/territorial governments, municipal governments, and/or First Nations;
• Experience providing direction and strategic leadership in a government or emergency response environment;
• Experience interpreting and enforcing legislation and regulations; and
• Experience managing human, financial, and material resources.
• Education related to emergency or risk management may be considered an asset.
• Fire protection certifications may be considered an asset (NFPA 101, NFPA 133 Fire Investigator, Level 1 Fire Prevention, etc.).

Candidates who have education, training, and/or experience equivalent to the essential qualifications listed above may equally be considered.

Desired Knowledge, Skills and Suitability:

Candidates will be expected to demonstrate their competence according to the standards set by the Yukon Government Core Competency Framework.

• Influencing Others: Generates commitment while inspiring others. Builds coalitions internally and externally, to reach the organization's goals by using a variety of methods and adapting influence approaches, and by effectively using knowledge of how the organization really works.
• Thinking Strategically: Takes a comprehensive, long-term view, critically assessing options and implications, while linking decisions to strategic goals.
• Taking Action and Achieving Results: Focuses, commits, and applies resources to identify and achieve appropriate results.
• Promoting Common Values and Ethics: Promotes the establishment, development and application of positive organizational values, ethics and standards of conduct
• Leading Change and Innovation: Leads the organization effectively through fast changing environments, and creates and implements a vision of an organization that is willing to take risks and test new approaches.

Conditions of Employment

• Valid Yukon Class 5 driver's licence (or equivalent)
• Medical clearance
• Security clearance

Job Requirements

This position requires some travel to communities and at times may be required to travel by fixed or rotary winged aircrafts.

For additional information about this position please contact Mark Roberts at

For additional information about the human resources process please contact Spencer McDowell at