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September 30 – National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
September 23, 2022
September 30, 2022 is National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, a federal statutory day in the Yukon.
Leadership changes in the Yukon government public service
July 22, 2022
New senior leaders appointed for the Public Service Commission, the Department of Energy, Mines and Resources, and the Department of Highways and Public Works.
Public servants recognized for outstanding achievements
June 16, 2022
At an awards ceremony yesterday, Premier Sandy Silver presented five public servants and four Government of Yukon teams with the 2022 Premier’s Award for Excellence and Innovation.
Indigenous hiring preference initiative extended
April 4, 2022
Indigenous hiring preference initiative has been extended to 2029.
Indigenous public servants recognized by Premier Sandy Silver in annual Indigenous Employees Award of Honour
February 2, 2022
Premier Sandy Silver recently presented Shelby Blackjack with the Indigenous Employees Award of Honour and Vera Bossenberry with the Naats Tláa Award.
Statement on the vaccine requirement for Government of Yukon employees
February 1, 2022
As of January 31, 2022, all Government of Yukon public servants, volunteers and contractors are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
Government of Yukon and Yukon Association of Education Professionals ratify new collective agreement
January 31, 2022
The Government of Yukon and the Yukon Association of Education Professionals have ratified a new three-year collective agreement. The new agreement is in place until June 30, 2024.
The Government of Yukon and the Yukon Association of Education Professionals reach tentative agreement
December 7, 2021
The Government of Yukon and the Yukon Association of Education Professionals reach a tentative agreement in collective bargaining.
Vaccination requirements for employment now in effect
November 30, 2021
The Government of Yukon is now requiring all public servants, volunteers and contractors to have their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine as of today.
Leadership changes to Government of Yukon departments
September 13, 2021
New senior leaders have been appointed for the Department of Tourism and Culture, French Language Services Directorate and Women’s Directorate.