Home Support Worker

Department

Government of Yukon -> Health & Social Services - Home Support - Home Care

Location

Whitehorse, YT Y1A 2C6 CA (Primary)

Job Type

Term/Temporary

End Date

31 March 2027

Full/Part Time

Full-time

Standard Hours Bi-weekly

Classification

IS08

Salary

$66,027.00 - $76,354.00

Union

YEU

Days Off

As Per Rotation

Travel

50%

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

This posting

This posting will be used to fill a term position ending on March 31, 2027. It will establish a 12-month eligibility list which may be used to fill anticipatory permanent, term & AOC positions.

This job is based in the thriving and diverse city of Whitehorse in the beautiful Yukon.

Who we are

Mission of Yukon Home Care Program is “The Yukon Home Care Program provides client-focused health services in the home, improving quality of life and supporting Yukoners to live independently.”

Your role

Under the direction of the Home Support Supervisors, this position provides home support services to individual clients of Yukon Home Care Program to promote optimum level of functioning in the skills/activities of daily living and quality of life of clients.

For more information about this position, contact Jenna Bursey, Supervisor - Home Support and Scheduling Services at ***email_hidden***

For more information on the recruitment process, please contact: Pat Labuguen at [email protected] or 867-332-1467.

Please do not email resume to email addresses above; resumes may only be accepted through E-Recruitment.

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.

• Experience working in Home Care or community-based setting
• Experience providing personal care, home management, and respite care in a community setting
• Home Support Worker and or Nursing Home Attendant Certificate

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

It may be helpful for you to review “Prepare your resume and cover letter”.

Desired knowledge, skills and suitability

Candidates should have and may be assessed on the following:

• Passion for providing care for chronically ill or elderly clients
• Ability to respect confidentiality
• Ability to work independently as well as within a team
• Experience working with various cultural backgrounds

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.

• RCMP Security Clearance with Vulnerable Sector Check
• TB Screening
• WHMIS 2015
• CPR level C AED
• Food Safe
• Valid Yukon Class 5 Driver’s License

This job requires you to perform, and/or be exposed to, the following:

Exposure to pets, exposure to second-hand smoke, shift work and weekends, heavy lifting and bending.

Learn more

• For help on creating your E-recruitment profile, email [email protected] or phone 867-667-9453.

Eligibility List

12 months

Post Date

11 June 2026

Close Date

25 June 2026

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