Adjudicator (62989)

Whitehorse - Canada

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 13-10-2025

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description

This is a permanent position working 75 hours bi-weekly. Temporary Assignments (TAs) may be considered.

Who we are:

As the Yukon governments most diverse department Community Services has a place for you. Under the Community Services umbrella there are18 unique brancheswhere you can apply your skillset. All branches strive to empower communities to be vibrant healthy and sustainable. Community Services develops our team and invests in people so together we can equip Yukon communities with the tools and knowledge to foster a higher quality of life for all Yukoners.

Your impact:

The role of a Community Services employee reaches across the territory. Your strong will to better your community will empower Yukoners to lead healthy productive and resilient lives through accessible and integrated programs.

About the branch:

Employment Standards and Residential Tenancies (ESRT) branch administers and provides information to the public regarding the Employment Standards Act and Residential Tenancies Act. The branch supports dispute resolution processes between landlords and tenants and conducts investigations between employers and employees. ESRT has the responsibility to carry out final and binding orders levy administrative penalties and make quasi-judicial decisions pursuant to relevant legislation.

About the job:

Reporting to the Manager Dispute Resolution the Adjudicator is responsible for interpreting administering and enforcing the Employment Standards Act and Residential Tenancies Act and related regulations.

The Adjudicator works with the parties as appropriate to resolve disputes filed under the Residential Tenancies Act. The Adjudicator mediates or holds administrative hearings issues reasoned written decisions and orders to resolve disputes in an efficient and equitable manner.

The Adjudicator investigates complaints filed under the Employment Standards Act and issues reasoned written decisions and orders to resolve claims in an efficient and equitable manner.

The Adjudicator educates parties about their rights and responsibilities under the Acts.

Orders issued by the Adjudicators are filed at the Supreme Court of Yukon and enforced as an order of the Court.

Essential Qualifications:

Please submit your resume clearly demonstrating how you meet the following qualifications. Please note that selection for further consideration will be based solely on the information you provide in your resume.

Post-secondary coursework in administrative law the social sciences or other similar fields;
Experience interpreting and administering legislation regulations policies etc. preferably in an administrative law / regulatory law context;
Experience performing investigations and writing reasoned decision documents;
Experience in dispute resolution and / or mediation preferably in an administrative law / regulatory law context;
Experience working in an office environment and maintaining client service standards; and confidentiality
Proficiency in Microsoft software applications (e.g. Word Outlook).

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

What you need to consider:

Prior to submitting your resume anE-recruitment profilemust be created as applications are only accepted through the system.
Resumes are assessed based off candidates ability to communicate how they have demonstrated the essential qualifications from their professional volunteer or educational experience.
Candidates must clearly state the length of time they performed the essential qualifications in their role(s) (ex. month/year to month/year).
Take advantage of learning more about how toprepare your resumefor a government recruitment. Please note cover letters are not required unless clearly indicated on the job ad.

Desired Knowledge Skills and Suitability

Candidates should have and may be assessed on their:

Knowledge of administrative law and working in regulatory environments;
Ability to critically analyze and weigh evidence and problem solve to make findings that are fair logical defensible and align with the legislation.
Strong oral and written communication skills including the ability to explain complex topics using plain succinct language;
Ability to work independently to manage continuously changing priorities and multiple critical and time-sensitive deadlines;
Ability to work in an area characterised by conflict and the need to maintain professionalism and confidentiality;
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; and
Ability to promote teamwork and relationship building with coworkers and parties outside of government

Contact info:

For more information about the role please contact: CD Saint A/Director Residential Tenancies and Employment Standards at .

For more information about the organization and recruitment process please contact: Paulina Bataligin Human Resources Consultant at .

DescriptionThis is a permanent position working 75 hours bi-weekly. Temporary Assignments (TAs) may be considered.Who we are:As the Yukon governments most diverse department Community Services has a place for you. Under the Community Services umbrella there are18 unique brancheswhere you can apply y...