AMENDMENT - Closing date has been extended to April 20, 2026!
This posting
This posting will be used to fill one (1) full-time permanent position, working 75 hours biweekly with Home Care and one (1) term part-time position until September 2, 2026 working 60 hours biweekly with Home Care. This posting will also be used to fill one (1) term position from May 19, 2026, to January 1, 2027, working 75 hours biweekly in Long-Term Care (LTC).
This competition will be used to establish a 12-month eligibility list which may be used to fill anticipatory full-time and part-time permanent, term, AOC and casual vacancies for both LTC and Home Care.
These positions are based in the thriving and diverse city of Whitehorse in the beautiful Yukon.
About Us
The 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 health and social services.
Every action and decision is guided by Continuing Care’s Vision: ‘Exceptional care, honoring your culture and traditions” Mission: “Together, we offer person-centered care that nurtures well-being” and Values: “Connectedness, Dignity, Equity, Integrity and Respect”
The position contributes to an environment that is inclusive, non-discriminatory, and is physically, psychologically and culturally safe.
Our facilities include: Whistle Bend Copper Ridge Thomson Centre
Our team
Long-Term Care (LTC) provides resident-centered care to individuals who require assistance with various levels of daily living activities. LTC aims to create a sense of belonging and a home-like environment for all residents in Yukon Continuing Care homes by responding to the unique needs of each individual. The services range from intermediate care to end-of-life care (Hospice), focusing on the comfort, care, and quality of life for individuals with serious illnesses approaching the end of life.
The Yukon Home Care Program provides client-focused health services in the home, improving quality of life and supporting Yukoners to live independently. Home Care offers a range of services tailored to meet individual needs, including support for acute care, chronic and palliative conditions. These services are determined through standardized assessments to assist in creating individualized plans of care; and are supported by an interdisciplinary team, consisting of Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Registered Nurses, Social Workers, Recreational Therapists, and Home Support Workers.
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 health and social services.
Your role
Long-term Care (LTC): We are looking for a dynamic individual to provide clinical care services for clients who require therapy services in the Long-Term Care. The Physiotherapist is responsible for providing professional physiotherapy services including: resident assessment, treatment/interventions, development of comprehensive care plans for individuals of all ages with a broad range of physical and psycho-social disabilities to enhance, maintain or restore each client’s ability to function at an optimal level in all chosen roles. The Physiotherapist will work to build positive working relationships with key stakeholders based on mutual trust and respect and work collaboratively with other health care professionals and community partners.
Home Care: We are looking for dynamic individuals to provide clinical care services for clients who require therapy services in the community of Whitehorse. The Physiotherapist is responsible for providing professional physiotherapy services and care coordination services including; client assessments, treatments/interventions, development of comprehensive care plans for individuals of all ages with a broad range of physical and psycho-social disabilities to enhance, maintain or restore each client’s ability to function at an optimal level in all chosen roles. The physiotherapist will work to build positive working relationships with key stakeholders based on mutual trust and respect and work collaboratively with other health care professionals and community partners.
- For more information on Long-Term Care please contact Sidney Jones, A/Supervisor, Therapeutic Services at 867-667-6085 or sidney.jones@yukon.ca
- For more information on Home Care please contact Ailie McKenna, Supervisor, Interdisciplinary Team, Home Care at 867-667-5774 or ailie.mckenna@yukon.ca
- For more information about the recruitment process, please contact Leah Berman, HR Consultant at 867-334-5132 or leah.berman@yukon.ca
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.
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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.
- Master’s degree in Physiotherapy
- Recent experience as a Physiotherapist, providing assessment and treatment
It may be helpful for you to review “Prepare your resume and cover letter”.
Desired knowledge, skills and suitability
If selected for an interview, candidates should have, and may be assessed on, the following:
- Strong assessment skills
- Ability to develop, implement and evaluate individual programs
- Excellent interpersonal, conflict management and communication skills
- Ability to supervise and provide leadership for support staff
- Ability to work both independently and with an interdisciplinary team of health care professionals
- Strong organizational and time management skills to manage a diverse caseload
- Ability to work in a multicultural environment, with an emphasis on Yukon First Nation’s culture
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.
- TB screening
- WHMIS 2015
- CPR Level C with AED (completed within last 30 months)
- Vulnerable Sector RCMP Security Clearance
- Valid Class 5 Driver’s License
- A valid & current license to practice physiotherapy in the Yukon obtained through The Professional Licensing & Regulatory Affairs Branch (Community Services)
Job requirements
This job requires you to perform, and/or be exposed to, the following:
- Exposure to pets/ animals
- Exposure to second hand smoke
- Exposure to latex products
- Exposure to plants/flowers
- Travel during adverse weather conditions may be required
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