Manager, Language Policy and Planning

Job Description

This posting is to fill a permanent, full‑time (75 hours bi‑weekly) position.

Yukon government’s vision is an engaged and diverse public service that embraces innovation to deliver positive outcomes for Yukoners.

Who we are

The French Language Services Directorate (FLSD) is a central agency that supports departments and public bodies in fulfilling the requirements of the Yukon Languages Act. The Language Policy and Planning division drives a coordinated, government‑wide approach to delivering French‑language government services across the territory and leads legislative session support. Through strong partnerships with departments and public bodies, it provides strategic policy advice on service planning and delivery, supports the design of effective service models, and equips public servants with the tools and training they need to confidently serve Yukoners in French.

The opportunity

The French Language Services Directorate is seeking a strategic leader to guide the development and delivery of government‑wide policies and programs that advance bilingual service delivery across the Yukon. Reporting to the Director, and as a member of the senior management team, this role contributes to strategic decision‑making, provides expert advice on high‑profile and sensitive files, supports the Directorate’s central agency mandate, and oversees work related to legislative sessions. The position also provides leadership and guidance to a team of eight policy and French‑language training professionals, including three supervisors reporting to the Manager, and works closely with departments to strengthen the delivery of French‑language services across government.
If you are a highly motivated individual who thrives in a dynamic environment, enjoys shaping policy and collaborating with senior leaders and departments, strives to foster a client‑focused culture and has strong political acumen, this position is for you.

What we can offer you

Yukon government cares about its employees and strives to offer a variety of learning and developmental opportunities including in‑house training. Funding may also be available to support further education.

We also have a comprehensive and generous benefits plan, providing for the health and wellbeing of you and your family.

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Important application requirements:

Please submit your resume in English clearly demonstrating how you meet each of the following qualifications. Emphasize how your work experiences and related duties align with the essential and asset qualifications listed below. Note that selection for further consideration is based solely on the information you provide in your resume.

Include the month and year you started and ended a job when you list your work experience. This allows us to accurately calculate the length of time you were in the position.

For more information on how to prepare and submit your resume visit this resource page on Yukon.ca.

Essential Qualifications

• Completion of post‑secondary education, ideally in public administration, public policy, or a related field


• Significant experience in policy development and analysis, including researching, drafting, providing options and advice, and implementation


• Experience supervising and managing a team


• Experience interpreting legislation, intergovernmental agreements, and policies

The following will be considered as assets:

• Experience in language policy development and planning within the public sector or a central agency environment


• Experience working with diverse stakeholders (e.g., First Nations, NGOs, governments)


• Knowledge of French

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

Desired Knowledge, Skills and Suitability

To best support the achievement of key strategic and business objectives, candidates may be assessed on:

• Thinking strategically


• Demonstrating client focus


• Developing people


• Influencing others

Job specific skills:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills


• Ability to work in a multilingual setting and to create a culturally safe working environment


• Strong ability to prioritize and adapt to change


• Knowledge and basic understanding of business financials and budgeting process


• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to support a team

Additional information

Conditions of Employment: none

This is an in‑office position, located in Whitehorse, Yukon.

Contact details

If you have any questions about this position, please contact: Sophie Tremblay‑Morissette, Director, French Language Services at sophie.tremblaymorissette@yukon.ca

If you have questions about our recruitment process, please contact: Katrina Russell, Human Resource Consultant, at katrina.russell@yukon.ca