Job Information
- Department: Government of Yukon – Community Services – CS-CSS CPCA – Residential Tenancy Office
- Location: Whitehorse, YT Y1A 2C6 CA (Primary)
- Job Type: Permanent
- Full/Part Time: Full-time
- Standard Hours Bi-weekly: 75
- Classification: AR16
- Salary: $94,501.00 – $109,661.00
- Union: YEU
- Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
- Travel: 10%
- Admissibility: Open to all Candidates, Preference – Canadian Indigenous Ancestry, Preference – Yukon First Nations ancestry
This competition is open to all candidates who meet the above noted Admissibility. A hiring preference will apply for qualified candidates of Canadian Indigenous ancestry, with a priority for qualified Yukon First Nation candidates. This initiative is in support of Yukon government’s goal for a representative public service. For more information on the hiring preference visit www.yukon.ca/hiring-preference.
Job Summary and Requirements
This is a permanent position working 75 hours bi-weekly. Temporary Assignments (TA’s) 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.
Your impact:
The role of a Community Services employee reaches across the territory. Your strong will to better your community will empower Yukoners to lead healthy, productive, and resilient lives through accessible and integrated programs.
About the branch:
Employment Standards and Residential Tenancies (ESRT) branch administers and provides information to the public regarding the Employment Standards Act and Residential Tenancies Act. The branch supports dispute resolution processes between landlords and tenants, and conducts investigations between employers and employees. ESRT has the responsibility to carry out final and binding orders, levy administrative penalties, and make quasi-judicial decisions pursuant to relevant legislation.
About the job:
Reporting to the Manager, Dispute Resolution, the Adjudicator is responsible for interpreting, administering and enforcing the Employment Standards Act and Residential Tenancies Act and related regulations.
The Adjudicator works with the parties, as appropriate, to resolve disputes filed under the Residential Tenancies Act. The Adjudicator mediates or holds administrative hearings, issues reasoned written decisions and orders to resolve disputes in an efficient and equitable manner.
The Adjudicator investigates complaints filed under the Employment Standards Act and issues reasoned written decisions and orders to resolve claims in an efficient and equitable manner.
The Adjudicator educates parties about their rights and responsibilities under the Acts.
Orders issued by the Adjudicators are filed at the Supreme Court of Yukon and enforced as an order of the Court.
Essential Qualifications:
Please submit your resume clearly demonstrating how you meet the following qualifications. Please note that selection for further consideration will be based solely on the information you provide in your resume.
- Post-secondary coursework in administrative law, the social sciences, or other similar fields;
- Experience interpreting and administering legislation, regulations, policies, etc., preferably in an administrative law / regulatory law context;
- Experience performing investigations and writing reasoned decision documents;
- Experience in dispute resolution and / or mediation, preferably in an administrative law / regulatory law context;
- Experience working in an office environment and maintaining client service standards; and confidentiality
- Proficiency in Microsoft software applications (e.g., Word, Outlook).
Candidates who have education, training, and/or experience equivalent to the above qualifications listed may be equally considered.
What you need to consider:
- Prior to submitting your resume an E-recruitment profile must be created as applications are only accepted through the system.
- Resumes are assessed based off candidates’ ability to communicate how they have demonstrated the essential qualifications from their professional, volunteer, or educational experience.
- Candidates must clearly state the length of time they performed the essential qualifications in their role(s) (ex. month/year to month/year).
- 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.
Desired Knowledge, Skills and Suitability
Candidates should have and may be assessed on their:
- Knowledge of administrative law and working in regulatory environments;
- Ability to critically analyze and weigh evidence, and problem solve to make findings that are fair, logical, defensible and align with the legislation.
- Strong oral and written communication skills, including the ability to explain complex topics using plain, succinct language;
- Ability to work independently to manage continuously changing priorities and multiple critical and time-sensitive deadlines;
- Ability to work in an area characterised by conflict and the need to maintain professionalism and confidentiality;
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; and
- Ability to promote teamwork and relationship building with coworkers and parties outside of government
Contact info
For more information about the role, please contact: CD Saint A/Director, Residential Tenancies and Employment Standards at CD.Saint@yukon.ca.
For more information about the organization and recruitment process, please contact: Paulina Bataligin, Human Resources Consultant at Paulina.bataligin@yukon.ca.
Apply here: https://yukongovernment.hua.hrsmart.com/hr/ats/Posting/view/62989
Close Date: 23 October 2025
