Department

Government of Yukon -> Health & Social Services - Information Management

Location

Whitehorse, YT Y1A 2C6 CA (Primary)

Job Type

Permanent

End Date

Full/Part Time

Full-time

Standard Hours Bi-weekly

75

Classification

ST17

Salary

$99,800.00 - $115,857.00

Union

YEU

Days Off

Saturday/Sunday

Travel

10%

Admissibility

Open to all Candidates, Preference - Canadian Indigenous Ancestry, Preference - Yukon First Nations ancestry

This competition is open to all candidates who meet the above noted Admissibility. A hiring preference will apply for qualified candidates of Canadian Indigenous ancestry, with a priority for qualified Yukon First Nation candidates. This initiative is in support of Yukon government’s goal for a representative public service. For more information on the hiring preference visit www.yukon.ca/hiring-preference**.**

Job Summary and Requirements

This posting is for one (1) full-time, permanent position, working 75 hours biweekly. It will also establish a 12-month eligibility list which may be used to fill similar positions. Temporary Assignments may be considered, with supervisory approval.

This job is based in the thriving and diverse city of Whitehorse in the beautiful Yukon.

Our team

The Information Services Branch consists of three units including Information Technology, Access & Information Management and Project Management Services. The Branch offers a comprehensive range of services designed to assist Health and Social Services including IT operational support, personal health information access requests, information management, privacy and IT project management.

This opportunity

As a part the Information Services Branch, the Systems Architect designs and oversees secure, scalable healthcare systems supporting public health programs and government healthcare services.

• For more information on this job, please contact Adam Labar, Chief Information officer at Adam.Labar@yukon.ca

• For more information about the recruitment process, please contact Darlene Allain, HR Consultant at Darlene.Allain@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.

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.

• Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Health Informatics or relevant program of study.
• Extensive experience in systems architecture or solution architecture roles.
• Proven experience designing, implementing, and maintaining architecture for healthcare information systems and digital platforms.
• Experience leading technical architecture decisions, setting architecture standards, and guiding system integration
• Experience designing and implementing solutions using cloud platforms, APIs, and enterprise systems.
• Experience supervising staff, including providing direction, support, and performance feedback.

Candidates who have education/coursework and/or training along with considerable experience in the essential qualification listed above may be equally considered.

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:

• Ability to effectively lead change management processes and innovation
• Strong communications and interpersonal skills
• Strong ability to clearly communicate both oral and written
• Ability to achieve results in a time critical environment
• Ability to work independently

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.

• WHMIS 2015

Job requirements

This job requires you to perform, and/or be exposed to, the following:

• Ability to travel periodically both within, and outside of, the Territory.
• Ability to work on site within an office environment.

Learn more

• For help on creating your E-recruitment profile, email E-Recruitment.clientsupport@yukon.caor phone 867-667-9453.

Eligibility List

12 months

Post Date

26 May 2026

Close Date

08 June 2026

Job Description

Systems Architect Job Description