Department

Government of Yukon -> Yukon Housing Corporation - Housing Operations

Location

Whitehorse, YT Y1A 2C6 CA (Primary)

Job Type

Permanent

End Date

Full/Part Time

Full-time

Standard Hours Bi-weekly

75

Classification

MG05

Salary

$107,212.00 - $149,447.00

Union

MGT

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

Who we are…

YHC’s vision: To create healthy homes and communities to support Yukoners’ wellbeing and life opportunities.

YHC’s mission: To provide Yukoners with stable, affordable, quality housing that creates opportunity and builds community.

YHC’s values

Improving the client experience: We are committed to continually assessing Yukoners’ housing needs and providing responsive solutions that build connection and community.

Strengthening community wellbeing: We believe in empowering Yukoners by providing a wider range of housing options and helping create a sense of home that supports their wellbeing.

Improving the provider experience: We will lead a strong housing sector with partners who have shared values, driving better outcomes and a healthier future for Yukoners.

Building a sustainable future: We will demonstrate how our annual investments are achieving intended results and improving the wellbeing of Yukoners.

The Housing Operations branch plays a critical role in ensuring effective management of over 900 community housing units across 14 communities, territory wide. The branch is responsible for the day-to-day operations related to community housing, including lease management, rent collection, and tenant communication. Additionally, the branch provides support services to tenants to help them maintain their tenancies successfully. This may involve supporting changes in a tenant’s financial situation, or addressing issues that could jeopardize the stability of tenancies. Ultimately, the branch strives to create a safe, supportive, and well-managed environment and community for all tenants.

The Housing Operations branch also administers rent subsidy programs designed to help low- to moderate-income clients with the high cost of housing. These programs are crucial to supporting clients maintain housing stability and enabling clients to focus on other aspects of their well-being.

The opportunity…

This is a permanent, full-time position, working 75 hours bi-weekly.

Reporting to the Director, Housing Operations this position will provide support to the Housing Operations branch, to ensure fair and equitable services to Yukoners throughout the territory, by supervising and supporting the Supervisor, Whitehorse Housing Operations, Supervisor, Community Housing Operations, and Supervisor, Client Services. The Manager, Housing Programs oversees 4 YHC programs: Rent Geared to Income, Employee Housing, Seniors Supportive Housing and Canada-Yukon Housing Benefit. These programs deliver core housing support, primarily related to affordability, to over 1300 Yukoners.

The ideal candidate has…

• Exceptional interpersonal skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to take initiative, brainstorm and implement solutions
• Can work independently and flexibly in an environment that requires continuous monitoring and reprioritizing of priorities
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Decision making skills that demonstrate the ability to be consistent and responsive while balancing the needs of clients, programs, communities and government

Essential Qualifications

Please submit your resume clearly demonstrating how you meet the following qualifications. Selection for further consideration will be based solely on the information you provide in your resume; ensure you use a month/year to month/year format and include the duties you performed in each of your positions. For more information on how to prepare and submit your resume visit this resource page on Yukon.ca

• Post-secondary education in Social Work, Business or a related field
• Experience in leading, managing, coaching and fostering a cohesive and dynamic team
• Experience in analyzing, interpreting, organizing and presenting data and information for a variety of audiences
• Experience managing financial resources including budgeting, forecasting and implementing financial controls
• Experience at the community level in building relationships with internal and external partners and stakeholders
• Experience working with diverse client groups, preferably with vulnerable populations, including work experience in mediation and conflict resolution would be an asset

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

Desired Knowledge, Skills and Suitability

Candidates will be assessed using Yukon Government’s Core Competency Framework, which includes the following competencies:

• Thinking Strategically
• Influencing Others
• Taking Action and Achieving Results
• Developing People
• Demonstrating Client Focus
• Modeling Interpersonal Skills and Personal Responsibility Promoting Common Values and Ethics

Benefits

Yukon Government has been recognized as a Top 100 Employer in Canada since 20214. In addition to a competitive salary, we offer many additional financial and non-financial benefits. .

Conditions of employment

• Valid Class 5 Driver’s Licence

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.

For more information about this position, please contact Paul Zylstra, Director, Housing Operations at Paul.Zylstra@yukon.ca or 867-334-3620.

For more information regarding the recruitment process, please contact Nicole Rowett, Manager, Human Resources, at Nicole.Rowett@yukon.ca or 867-456-6155

Eligibility List

12 months

Post Date

27 May 2026

Close Date

09 June 2026

Job Description

Manager, Housing Programs Job Description