Justin Ferbey, Bsc, Cert. ConRes, MBA, M.S.M.

Activist
DISC Type : Cd

Deputy Minister and Cabinet Secretary, Executive Council Office at Government of Yukon

Whitehorse, Yukon Territory, Canada

Overview

Justin Ferbey is a senior Deputy Minister for the Government of Yukon with over 20 years of experience in economic development, public policy, and Indigenous partnerships. A citizen of the Carcross/Tagish First Nation, he has a track record of leading major projects in Northern Canada. He holds an MBA from the University of Liverpool.

Deeply connected to his Indigenous heritage, Justin played an instrumental role in the Carcross/Tagish First Nations modern treaty and self-government agreement ratification. He is a passionate advocate for community-led economic and social development, with a focus on sustainable, long-term prosperity for First Nations communities.

He led a project that transformed Carcross, Yukon into a destination for mountain bikers, which also helped First Nations youth reconnect with the land.

Personality Overview

Perfectionist

Meticulous

Value Conscious

They care equally about the product and its potential impact.  They focus on objectivity in a pitch and pay little attention to bells and whistles. They respond well to confident salespeople.

Topics They Care About

Indigenous Self-Government
He was instrumental in the ratification of the Carcross/Tagish First Nation's modern treaty, a process that concluded 32 years of negotiations and is a recurring theme in his work.
Economic Reconciliation
A recent keynote speaker on "Self-Determination: A Fundamental Element of Economic Reconciliation, " reflecting his focus on building sustainable economies for Indigenous communities.
Northern Canada Development
His entire career is focused on advancing major projects and economic initiatives across Northern Canada, from housing and energy to mining and tourism.

Media Appearances

Senior leadership appointments in the Government of Yukon public service. Featured in Government of Yukon – News

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Work History

5-2023 - 11-2025
Deputy Minister and Cabinet Secretary, Executive Council Office at Government of Yukon
3-2016 - 11-2025
Deputy Minister of Economic Development at Government of Yukon
1-2023 - 3-2025
President of the Yukon Housing Corporation. at Government of Yukon
3-2023 - 4-2024
International Visitor Leadership Program at U.S. Department of State
8-2009 - 10-2015
Chief Executive Officer at Carcross Tagish Management Corporation

Education

2007 - 2011
Master of Business Administration - MBA from University of Liverpool
2006 - 2007
Certificate from Justice Institute of BC

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Exp : 13 Location : Whitehorse, Yukon Territory, Canada Job Level : N/A Designation : Deputy Minister and Cabinet Secretary, Executive Council Office at Government of Yukon
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Insights For Selling To Justin

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Tell them that you are there to help them create visible impact within their organization
  • Stress on the business value that your product offers
  • Refer to testimonials from others in similar positions

DONT's

  • Refrain from asking too many questions
  • Do not give up if they are not convinced, try again with a different approach
  • Avoid long winding pitches, stay objective

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Justin is

  • Conviction in the product matters to them, followed by proof points and strong testimonials.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Justin

  • They may not be very forthcoming, but they will say no if needed.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Justin move?

  • They are neither the fastest decision makers nor the slowest.
  • Can Justin take some risk or not?

  • They can take risks but after weighing up the pros and cons.

You And Justin

Personality Compatibility


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