This is a until –filled competition. Candidates are encouraged not to delay submitting their application as this posting can close at any time after 10 business days with 24-hours posted notice. Resumes will be screened at regular intervals until the position is filled or the competition closes, whichever is earliest
This posting
This posting will be used to fill 6 permanent and 2, one-year, term positions working 75 hours 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.
Who we are
Yukon's Department of Health and Social Services aims to promote, protect, and enhance the well-being of Yukon people through a continuum of quality, accessible, and appropriate health and social services.
The Family and Children's Services Branch is responsible for territory wide delivery of child protection services and programs that support positive and healthy outcomes for children, youth and their families. The unit responds to complex and crisis situations and works with families to ensure continued safety and well-being of children. Collaborative working relationships with Yukon First Nations and Indigenous Governing bodies are critical in this work. This unit also provides on-call services 24/7 to ensure that a response to concerns of child harm is available, at any time, every day of the year.
Your role
Social Workers with Yukon’s Family and Children’s Services Branch are responsible for the provision of child welfare casework in the areas of child protection, family services and children in care. In this role, you will have opportunity to demonstrate your interest and skillsets in social work principles and practices, decision-making, good judgement, and in taking a strategic broad-based approach to issues while working collaboratively, and with transparency, with First Nation governments. If you are committed to a safe and caring environment in which children and their families may develop to their full potential, then we invite you to apply to become part of our dynamic and passionate team here in Family and Children Services.
- For more information on this job, please contact Tracey Rumbolt, Manager Family & Children Services at 867-393-7411 or [email protected]
- For more information about the recruitment process, please contact Katharine Terrion, HR Consultant at 867-335-2373 or [email protected]
Your benefits
In addition to a competitive salary, we offer many additional financial and non-financial 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.
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.
- Bachelor of Social Work from an accredited university
Social work experience and/or practicum in providing services to families, children and individuals
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It may be helpful for you to review “Prepare your resume and cover letter”.
NOTE: If your Bachelor of Social Work degree was obtained outside of Canada, you need to confirm it has been assessed for equivalency through any members of the Alliance of Credential Evaluation Services of Canada (ACESC).
Candidates who are currently students in a Bachelor of Social Work program, who can demonstrate the essential qualifications through internships, practicums, cooperative and voluntary placements, and that have verification of graduation in 2025 may be considered.
Desired knowledge, skills and suitability
If selected for an interview, candidates should have, and may be assessed on, the following:
- Demonstrated interest in Whitehorse Yukon social work
- Ability to work in a multicultural environment with an emphasis on Yukon First Nation's culture
- Strong knowledge and experience in social work principles and practices in child welfare and case management
- Demonstrated interest in child and family services including child protection
- Sound ethical decision-making skills that demonstrate the capacity to complete family, children and individual assessments at a professional level
- Excellent decision-making skills and practice guided by the Canadian Association of Social Work Code of Ethics
- Ability to take a broad-based, strategic approach to community development in response to mandated client service
- Ability to prepare affidavits or court documents and intervention services including investigations and core protection services
- The skill to work with high-risk complex cases with a strong ability to help deescalate clients and/or deal with potentially volatile and aggressive individuals
- Ability to work independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team
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.
- Vulnerable Sector Security Clearance
- A child welfare record check satisfactory to the employee
- Valid Class 5 Driver's Licence or equivalent
- Verification of Bachelor of Social Work degree
Demonstrate the potential to be delegated within 12-months of hire under the Child and Family Services Act
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Job requirements
This job requires you to perform, and/or be exposed to, the following:
- Willingness to travel within and outside of Territory on an occasional basis with limited notice; and,
- Willingness to work extended hours with limited notice or be on standby for extended periods of time with frequent evening, weekend, and statutory holiday work hours are required.
Learn more
- For help on creating your E-recruitment profile, email [email protected] or phone 867-667-9453.
