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.

Legal Counsel

Whitehorse, YT – Full-time – Yearly $105,940 – $150,545 – Application Deadline: Monday, September 28, 2026

The Yukon Human Rights Commission is looking for a term Legal Counsel. This is a management position that has a critical role in upholding the Yukon Human Rights Act (the “Act”) and advancing the mandate to eliminate discrimination in Yukon.

Reporting to the Director and occasionally the five appointed Commission Members, the Legal Counsel carries out a broad range of legal, policy, and advisory responsibilities. These include providing legal advice, drafting memos and decision letters, and representing the Commission before the Board of Adjudication and in court proceedings including appeals and judicial reviews.

The Legal Counsel also facilitates settlement negotiations, develops policies and procedures, contributes to research and public education projects, supervises staff and external legal counsel, and collaborates with the Senior Investigator and team to ensure unresolved complaints are thoroughly investigated – all while modeling 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 September 28, 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.