Job Description

Community Liaison Advisor

Whitehorse Head Office

Full-time, 2-year term position, working 75 hours bi-weekly

Annual salary range $91,247.27 - $105,420.79

What\'s YESAB?

YESAB is an independent, arms-length body responsible for carrying out the assessment responsibilities under the Yukon Environmental and Socio-economic Assessment Act (YESAA). Our commitment is to be an impartial, effective, and efficient organization.

We are a small and passionate team who loves the work that we do and the territory in which we live. We are inspired by different ways of knowing and welcome critical thinking and diverse experience to our teams. To learn more about YESAB, visit us at yesab.ca

What\'s this position about?

As a Community Liaison Advisor, you will be a part of the Panel Review team, ensuring YESAB\'s engagement practices are culturally appropriate and effective. This position engages with First Nations, governments, community members, and the public to support their effective participation in YESAB\'s environmental impact assessment process.

The Community Liaison Advisor is responsible for:

• Providing information and educates YESAB staff and Panel members to uphold the true intent of the Umbrella Final Agreement (UFA).
• Liaising with First Nations, governments, community members, and the public to ensure the importance, opportunities and impacts of the environmental assessment process are understood, and that the needs of those groups are reflected in YESAB\'s processes.
• Providing guidance on the development of publications, materials and policies and procedures to ensure YESAB\'s mandate is effectively communicated and reflective of current cultural expectations.

What knowledge, skills and abilities do I need for this role?

Applied knowledge of the Umbrella Final Agreement (UFA), Yukon First Nations and their final agreements, as well as applied knowledge and cultural sensitivity regarding indigenous peoples and their cultures, worldviews, and languages is required for this position.

Experience communicating with Elders, indigenous peoples, and communities in a culturally appropriate and respectful manner will contribute to the success of this position. Experience in culturally appropriate collaborative decision-making processes and multi-worldview dispute resolution techniques would be a strong preference to excel and support the collective YESAB team.

If you value fairness and transparent assessment processes and you like working in cross-cultural environment, then this position is meant for you!

How do I apply?

Visit YESAB\'s dedicated to submit your application and view the comprehensive .

As part of this recruitment process candidates may be required to complete a work simulation exercise to assess proper job fit and ability.

A hiring preference will apply for qualified candidates of Canadian Indigenous ancestry, with a priority for qualified Yukon First Nation candidates.

Applications must be received by March 22, 2023 at 11:59 pm Yukon Standard Time.

Anyone who can legally work in Canada can apply for this job. If you are not currently authorized to work in Canada, the employer will not consider your job application.

Collection, use and retention of personal information will be in accordance with YESAB\'s privacy policies and practices. By submitting your r\xc3\xa9sum\xc3\xa9 and personal information and/or participating in our interview process, you acknowledge and consent to YESAB\'s collection, use and disclosure of your personal information to determine your suitability for this employment opportunity

Yukon Environmental and Socio-economic Assessment Board