Program And Project Analyst

Job Summary And Requirements
Program and Project Analyst
Health and Social Services
This posting is to fill a full time one (1) year term position.
Please note the eligibility list may be used to hire future full-time and part-time permanent, term, AOC and casual positions.
Yukon’s Department of Health and Social Services aims to promote, protect, and enhance the well-being of Yukon people through a continuum of quality, accessible, and appropriate services.
Seize this opportunity to support the Department of Health and Social Services to plan, develop and analyze programs and services.
We are seeking a highly motivated, dynamic individual with exceptional analytical and interpersonal skills for the role of Program and Project Analyst.
You Will

• Support the directors, managers and staff of Social Services Division and Insured Health in assessing the impact of programs and services;
• Work closely with program delivery supervisors and frontline staff to ensure programs are delivered in compliance with policy and legislation;
• Lead and implement quality improvement, performance monitoring evaluation and project management functions; and
• Measure the achievement of program goals, and support evidence-based decisions on resource allocations to support the achievement of mandates and objectives;
• Perform analysis of data, using qualitative and quantitative data analysis methods.
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with key client groups, including but not limited to, senior management, policy branch, and staff, and First Nations management and staff;

For more information about the Divisional Policy Analyst position, please contact: Alanna Hennessey, Manager, Divisional Policy at (867) 332-0936 or [email protected]
For assistance on how to apply on this posting, please contact E-Recruitment Client Support at (867) 667-9453 or [email protected]
For all other questions on this posting, please contact Jaime Strachan, HR Consultant at (867) 332-5768 or [email protected]
Essential Qualifications
Please submit your resume clearly demonstrating how you meet the following qualifications. Please note selection for further consideration will be based on the information you provide in your resume; ensure you use a month/year to month/year format. For more assistance on how to write a resume for Yukon Government, please visit our E-recruitment How-To webpage .

• Experience collecting, analyzing and interpreting both qualitative and quantitative data, and making recommendations to senior management
• Post-secondary degree in a Health or Social Science field with a quality improvement, evaluation or research focus.
• Experience designing and implementing data collection protocols, quality improvement programs, and performing detailed analyses under time pressure
• Experience building and maintaining working relationships, and working with diverse groups
• Experience in identifying and resolving data quality issues, evaluating programs and producing plain-language reports
• Experience working in a social services program sector 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 should have and may be assessed on:

• Strong research, data analysis and program evaluation skills
• Excellent interpersonal and verbal and written communication skills
• The ability to work well independently and under pressure
• The ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines
• The ability to handle confidential and sensitive information
• The ability to work effectively with quality improvement and evaluation frameworks and metrics
• Well versed with Microsoft Office programs (Word, Visio, Outlook, Excel, Access)
• The ability to keep accurate records

Additional Information
Conditions of Employment: WHMIS 2015, Class 5 drivers license
Job Requirements: Possible travel within and outside of the Yukon
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Eligibility List
12 months