Job Description

Strategic Communication Manager
Full-time, permanent position, working 75 hours bi-weekly
$109,073.69-$145,531.61
A hiring preference will apply for qualified candidates of Canadian Indigenous ancestry, with a priority for qualified Yukon First Nation candidates.
What's YESAB?
The Yukon Environmental and Socio-economic Assessment Board (YESAB) is an independent body established under the Umbrella Final Agreement and YESAA legislation in 2003. YESAB conducts environmental and socio-economic assessments of projects before they are approved by the governing body.
Our purpose is to conduct neutral, timely, efficient and effective environmental and socio-economic assessments in the Yukon.
What we offer:

• Professional development opportunities.
• Retirement savings contributions.
• Paid vacation and flexible work options.
• Work with a team committed to conducting neutral assessments in the Yukon that contribute to protecting the environment and the social, economic, and cultural well-being of Yukon First Nations and residents.

Eligibility

• Degree in Business Communication, Communication Studies, Corporate Communication, Public Relations, Journalism, or equivalent combination of education and lived experience
• Strong knowledge of communication development methods, public education, and awareness strategies
• Experience providing strategic communication advice to leadership
• Experience engaging Indigenous governments, government representatives, stakeholder groups, and the public
• Knowledge of Yukon Environmental and Socio-economic Assessment Act (YESAA) and Yukon First Nations and First Nation Agreements

Reporting to the Executive Director, the is part of YESAB's corporate team. This role leads YESAB's Communications Strategy while supporting relationships with staff, stakeholders, all levels of governments, and the public. The Strategic Communications Manager is responsible for:

• Leading corporate communication planning, vision, and narrative development, and serving as YESAB's media contact.
• Designing and delivering public education and awareness initiatives
• Briefing the Executive Director and senior leadership on emerging issues
• Providing communication leadership during organizational initiatives and change management
• Ensuring consistency in branding across all corporate materials, reports (including the Annual Report), digital communications, and social media
• Leading outreach to understand perspectives of Indigenous governments, governments, stakeholders, and the public
• Managing contracts with communications consultants and designers
• Supervising and supporting the Communications Unit, including performance management and task coordination

Visit YESAB's job board to submit your application. Applications must be received by November 30, 2025, 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.

Skills Required