Careers

Staff at the Yukon Human Rights Commission work as a close team to ensure that complaints are dealt with in accordance with the Yukon Human Rights Act (the “Act”), and that the administration of Act is carried out according to our policies and directives. Please review the opportunities below or contact us if you would like to know more

Human Rights Officer

The Yukon Human Rights Commission is hiring a Human Rights Officer to help handle inquiries and complaints and to support efforts to end discrimination in Yukon.

This position supports access to justice by providing accurate information to the public about human rights law, making referrals to other organizations, conducting investigations of human rights complaints, and working with team members and community partners on a variety of projects — all while using a trauma-informed approach.

Please review the full job advertisement and submit your application through our online portal. You will be asked to provide a resume and respond to mandatory screening questions. The deadline to apply is May 15, 2025.

***The process was delayed as a result of resource constraints. All applications received before the deadline that were screened in have been retained.***

Administrative Officer

The Yukon Human Rights Commission is hiring an Administrative Officer! This is a busy role at the heart of the organization. This position performs duties that ensure smooth day-to-day functioning of the office and consistent service to the public. This includes reception, office administration, document services, basic bookkeeping, data entry and analysis, and other clerical work.

They provide quality control on all outgoing and public facing materials, participate actively in case management, may be involved in promotion, education or research projects and importantly, hold secretariat-type responsibilities for the appointed Commission Members.

Please review the full job advertisement and submit your application through our online portal. You will be asked to provide a resume and respond to mandatory screening questions. The deadline to apply is January 19, 2026.

The Yukon Human Rights Commission welcomes applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. If you require an accommodation of any kind or would like additional information, such as the complete job description, please send an email to: careers@yukonhumanrights.ca.