Manager - Human Resources - Whitehorse General Hospital

Requisition # MANAG002631 (Management/Excluded Group)

Regular Full-Time Position - 1.0 FTE

This position has a yearly salary range of $126,470.00 to $158,087.00

Are you looking to be part of an exceptional and passionate health care team in one of Canada’s most spectacular natural environments with vast and stunning wilderness at your doorstep?

Yukon Hospitals strives to cultivate an environment of passionate and engaged people with a culture that values growth, work/life balance, and wellness in helping all our people reach optimal ability. Our organization is an integrated system of hospitals: Whitehorse General Hospital (68 beds), Watson Lake Community Hospital (6 beds) and Dawson City Community Hospital (6 beds).

Reporting to the Director, People Services & Culture (PS&C), the incumbent leads YHC’s human resources function and related client services, including support for labour relations and employee relations, workforce development, recruitment, compensation and benefits, and effective integration with other people support services. This position strongly supports business needs and ensures the proper implementation of the organization’s strategy and objectives by leading HR initiatives, promoting corporate values, helping build partner-based relationships (internally and externally) and developing people-focused policies, processes and programs.

Knowledge, skills and abilities required:

• In-depth knowledge of theory and practice of HR management and all relevant disciplines, such as: labour relations, recruitment/retention, organizational development, workforce development/job analysis, compensation/total rewards, and ability management;
• In-depth knowledge of applicable laws, standards, regulations, protocols and policies;
• Excellent communication, active listening, negotiation and presentation skills;
• Strong customer-service skills and client-centered approach;
• Excellent organizational and writing skills;
• Excellent research, investigative, analytical and problem solving skills;
• Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Access, etc.) and knowledge of HRIS software applications;
• Ability to plan, organize, schedule, assign work and assess employee performance;
• Ability to exercise tact and diplomacy;
• People oriented and results driven;
• Ability to build strategy and provide leadership in achieving objectives; and
• Cross-cultural awareness and sensitivity

The successful candidate will have post-secondary education in business, human resources management, or organizational effectiveness; A minimum of five (5) years’ strategic human resources or labour relations management experience in a unionized environment preferably within a hospital or health authority as well as demonstrated success in progressive leadership roles; Experience leading a high-performing team; Experience leading organizational and cultural change; Demonstrated experience with HR metrics and using data to solve real-world issues; and CPHR or CHRL designation.

An equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience may be considered.

TO APPLY: Visit our website and apply

For more information, contact recruitment at 867-393-8675/9000 ext. 8347

Visit whitehorse.ca and yukon.ca for more information on Whitehorse and living in the Yukon!

Indigenous Workforce Initiative - We are committed to having a diverse and representative workforce that reflects the community we serve. When applying to YHC Career Opportunities, we invite you to voluntarily self-identify in the email body of your application. Please do so in whatever manner you feel accurately reflects who you are. You will then be connected with Yukon Hospitals’ Indigenous Workforce Initiative (IWI) , where you can receive support with application materials, hear about additional training or mentorship opportunities, and ask any questions you have. All self-identification information will remain confidential. You are also welcome to contact IWI supports before submitting your application at [email protected]or call View phone number on yuwin.ca.

Yukon Hospital Corporation is committed to employment equity. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply, however, only those candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted. Unfortunately, at this time, we are unable to consider resumes from International applicants. Candidates must be legally entitled to work in Canada in order to apply, i.e. have Landed Immigrant Status, Work Visa, or be a Canadian Citizen.

Posting Date: February 13, 2026/ Open Until Filled