The Opportunity: Capital Program ManagerPermanent, Full-Time position, based out of Whitehorse, Yukon.
What will you do: As the Capital Program Manager, you will:
- Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of Yukon Energy's capital program, overseeing new asset development, replacements, refurbishments, and major infrastructure projects.
- Provide leadership and oversight to internal project teams, external consultants, contractors, and project managers to ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
- Strengthen project governance by promoting consistent project management practices, improving processes, and supporting effective decision-making across the organization.
- Partner with Engineering, Operations, Procurement, Finance, and external stakeholders to manage project risks, align priorities, and successfully deliver Yukon Energy's long-term capital investment program.
What you need to succeed: - Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Project Management, Construction Management, or a related discipline. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
- Project Management Professional (PMP) designation, or an equivalent recognized project management certification, is required.
- Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation and/or an Engineering degree is considered an asset.
- Minimum 10 years of progressive project management experience delivering complex capital projects, preferably within the utility, energy, or infrastructure sectors.
- Demonstrated experience leading and supervising project management staff, including Project Managers, Project Coordinators, and multidisciplinary project teams.
- Knowledge of utility operations, asset management, and capital project delivery within a regulated environment is considered an asset.
- Strong knowledge of project management principles, methodologies, and governance practices, including demonstrated application of Project Management Institute (PMI) and best practices.
- Experience developing and managing project execution plans, scopes, schedules, budgets, risk registers, and project controls.
- Demonstrated experience overseeing consultants, contractors, and external project management resources, including contract administration and performance management.
- Experience planning and administering procurement processes, including preparation of RFI, RFQ, RFP, and tender documents, bid evaluations, and contract negotiations.
- Proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications, project management software, scheduling tools, and reporting systems, with the ability to develop and present portfolio-level project performance metrics, risks, budgets, schedules, and recommendations to senior management and executive leadership.
What is in it for you: - Competitive Pay with annual cost of living increase
- Northern Allowance: $7,000 + 5% Base Pay added to Base Salary
- Comprehensive Benefit Package that begins the first day of employment
- 160 hours of vacation leave, 160 hours of sick leave, 40 hours of special leave
- Travel Allowances for employee and their spouse and dependent(s)
- Annual Wellness Subsidy
- Cell Phone Subsidy
- RRSP Match begins first day of employment
- Relocation Assistance
- Training and Development opportunities
- Opportunity to be a part of something greater and help the Yukon
To
apply, please go to Recruitment (adp.com).
If you have any questions, please feel free email People & Culture via email at [redacted]. The posting will remain open until the position is filled.
For more information on Yukon Energy, please go to: http://www.yukonenergy.ca.
We thank all candidates for applying but only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Date Posted: July 8, 2026
