Manager, Health and Safety

Government of Yukon

$89K — $104K *
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Public Administration, or related field
  • Experience in workplace health and safety conducting risk assessments, inspections, and investigations
  • Proven track record in leading health and safety projects and initiatives
  • Ability to write and apply health and safety policies, preferably in a government context
  • Experience in chairing committees and facilitating health and safety meetings
  • Proficiency in managing online content, particularly on SharePoint is a plus

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the subject matter expert in occupational health and safety
  • Develop and enhance health and safety programs and policies
  • Evaluate departmental health and safety practices for compliance and effectiveness
  • Provide strategic leadership on health and safety initiatives
  • Guide the department in maintaining a safe and healthy work environment
  • Oversee incident investigations and risk assessment protocols

Benefits

  • Permanent full-time position
  • Opportunity to influence health and safety culture
  • Engagement in community travel and connection to Yukon areas
  • Support for professional development in health and safety
  • Work-life balance with regular weekends off
Full Job Description
Department

Government of Yukon -> Energy, Mines & Resources - Human Resources

Location

Whitehorse, YT Y1A 2C6 CA (Primary)

Job Type

Permanent

End Date

Full/Part Time

Full-time

Standard Hours Bi-weekly

75

Classification

AR15

Salary

$89,704.00 - $104,043.00

Union

CON

Days Off

Saturday/Sunday

Travel

10%

Admissibility

Open to all Candidates, Preference - Canadian Indigenous Ancestry, Preference - Yukon First Nations ancestry

This is for one (1) full-time permanent position working 75 hours bi-weekly.

As a key member of the Human Resources team, the Manager, Health and Safety serves as the department's subject matter expert in occupational health and safety, providing strategic leadership, guidance, and oversight to promote a safe, healthy, and compliant work environment. This position is responsible for developing, implementing, evaluating, and continuously improving departmental health and safety programs, policies, systems, and practices in alignment with legislative requirements and departmental priorities.

For more information about this position or the recruitment process, please contact Fiona Solon, Director, Human Resources at

Essential Qualifications

Please submit your resume clearly demonstrating how you meet the following qualifications. Please note selection for further consideration will be based on the information you provide in your resume. We strongly recommend that you visit our website on how to write your resume when applying on Yukon government jobs. Ensure you use a month/year to month/year format and include the duties you performed in each of your positions.

  • Degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Public Administration or related field
  • Significant experience in the workplace health and safety field conducting risk assessments, workplace inspections and incident investigations, preferably in a government setting
  • Experience leading projects, managing change initiatives, and driving continuous improvement in organizational health and safety performance
  • Experience writing, interpreting and applying health and safety policies, guidelines and/or legislation, preferably in a government setting
  • Experience chairing and/or facilitating committees and meetings, preferably health and safety related
  • Experience creating, organizing and managing online content, preferably on SharePoint, would be an asset

Candidates who have a combination of education, training and experience equivalent to the essential qualifications listed above may be equally considered.

Desired Knowledge, Skills and Suitability

Candidates should have and may be assessed on:
  • Strong interpersonal and written communication skills
  • Ability to influence organizational culture and promote a proactive safety mindset
  • Excellent organizational and planning skills
  • Ability to work independently and in a broader team environment
  • Strong analytical and research skills


Additional Information

Conditions of employment: Class 5 Driver's license

Job Requirements: Occasional travel within Whitehorse and to Yukon communities

Eligibility List

12 months

Post Date

03 August 2026

Close Date

21 August 2026

Job Description

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