Educational Psychologist

This competition is to fill a 1 full-time TERM (2 years), Anticipatory Perm position working 75 hours bi-weekly.

Join the team at the Department of Education with the Yukon government!

Are you passionate about shaping the future of education in the Yukon? The Department of Education is dedicated to providing high-quality education and lifelong learning opportunities for all Yukoners. We are committed to excellence, inclusivity, and innovation in every aspect of our work.

Our department plays a crucial role in delivering a wide range of services and supports that span from early learning to adult education and encompass K-12 schooling. We are proud of our diverse team of professionals who collaborate to develop and implement policies, programs and initiatives that promote student success and enhance educational outcomes across the territory.

Student Support Services provides support to students throughout Yukon to allow students to meet their personal potential. Student Support Services, Yukon Education values inclusion, acceptance and safety.

Educational Psychologists provide a broad range of psycho educational services to students in the public-school system across the Yukon including consultation, assessments, intervention, professional learning support and assistance with program development for students. This position also participates as a member of a multidisciplinary team to assist schools, parents and caregivers in supporting students with exceptional learning needs.

Important application requirements

Please submit your resume 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.

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

Essential Qualifications

• Master's degree in educational psychology or clinical psychology
• Experience in the administration and interpretation of level C assessments and provision of recommendations for school-aged clients
• Full or provisional registration in a College of Psychologists in Canada
• Experience working in a school environment
• Recent experience providing consultation to students, parents and staff within a public school system would be an asset

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:

• Modeling Interpersonal Skills and Personal Responsibility
• Thinking Strategically
• Taking Action and Achieving Results
• Leading Change and Innovation
• Demonstrating Client Focus

Additional information

Conditions of Employment:

• RCMP Security Clearance, including Vulnerable Sector
• Valid class 5 driver's license

Job Requirements:

• This position works onsite in an office environment
• Travel throughout the Yukon communities

Contact details:

For more information about this position, please contact: Leslie Peters, Manager of Student Support services at leslie.peters@yukon.ca

If you have questions about our position or the recruitment process, please contact: KP Kaur, Human Resources at Kiranpreet.kaur@yukon.ca

For more information about how a career with the Yukon government can help you grow your abilities, develop your skills, earn a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits while making a difference in the lives of Yukoners, we encourage you to click the links below!

• Benefits and leave
• Flexible working
• Learning and development
• Diversity and inclusion
• Health and wellbeing
• Terms of employment

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