Government of Yukon

Human Resources

Advanced Education Branch
Prepares Yukoners for the labour force through education, training, employment and other services.


Holidays
General Holidays: New Year's Day, Good Friday, Victoria Day, Canada Day, Discovery Day, Labour Day, Thanksgiving Day, Remembrance Day, and Christmas Day. The public service and some others may also observe Heritage Day, Easter Monday and Boxing Day.


Labour Services
Labour Services educates employers and employees about the Employment Standards Act, answers inquiries about the Act, investigates wage complaints and more.


Maternity and Parental Leave
Frequently asked questions about maternity and parental leave.


Minimum Wage regulations
Questions and answers about minimum wage regulations.


Tradesperson Qualifications
Apprenticeship combines supervised, on-the-job training with classroom instruction at a technical institute. In Yukon, you can train as an apprentice in 43 different trades.