Department
Government of Yukon -> Workers Compensation - WCB - Inspection
Location
Whitehorse, YT Y1A 2C6 CA (Primary)
Job Type
Permanent
End Date
Full/Part Time
Full-time
Standard Hours Bi-weekly
75
Classification
ST17
Salary
$99,800.00 - $115,857.00
Union
YEU
Days Off
Saturday/Sunday
Travel
25%
Admissibility
Open to all Candidates, Preference - Canadian Indigenous Ancestry, Preference - Yukon First Nations ancestry
This competition is open to all candidates who meet the above noted Admissibility. A hiring preference will apply for qualified candidates of Canadian Indigenous ancestry, with a priority for qualified Yukon First Nation candidates. This initiative is in support of Yukon government's goal for a representative public service. For more information on the hiring preference visit www.yukon.ca/hiring-preference.
Job Summary and Requirements
This opportunity is for a permanent position working 75 hours bi-weekly
The Workers' Safety and Compensation Board (WSCB) administers workplace health and safety and workers' compensation in the territory. WSCB's mission is to prevent work-related injuries and illnesses in partnership with employers and workers and to support workers when injuries occur. We take care of injured workers by facilitating their stay at work, return to work and recovery.
The Role:
Reporting to the Manager, Mine Safety, the Project Engineer supports the WSCB in overseeing mining operations throughout the Yukon Territory. Responsibilities include reviewing mining plans, conducting site inspections, and ensuring compliance with the Workers' Safety and Compensation Act and Workplace Health and Safety Regulations. These responsibilities are conducted at a professional level in the various phases of mine construction and operation, from preliminary engineering through to project reclamation.
Essential Qualifications:
Please submit your resume clearly demonstrating how you meet each of the following qualifications. Please note, selection for further consideration will be based solely on the information you provide in your resume; ensure you use a month/year to month/year format and include the duties you performed in each of your positions.
• Degree in Engineering (Mining, Mechanical, Civil, or a related discipline) from a recognized institution;
• Significant experience in mining, heavy industrial, or construction environments;
• Experience managing and supporting engineering projects with a strong health and safety focus;
• Significant experience in the mining sector, including experience reviewing or developing mine designs, and experience with mining operations and mining methods;
• Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP) or Certified Safety Professional (CSP), or completion of coursework toward either designation would be considered an asset.
Candidates who have education, training, and/or experience equivalent to the essential qualifications listed above may be equally considered.
Desired Knowledge, Skills and Suitability:
Candidates will be expected to demonstrate their competence according to the standards set within the Yukon Government Core Competency Framework
• Influencing Others
• Promoting Common Values and Ethics
• Modeling Interpersonal Skills and Personal Responsibility
• Taking action and achieving results
Conditions of Employment:
• Have and maintain RCMP Security Clearance.
• Eligible for registration, or registered, as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in the Yukon.
Contact details:
For information about this competition please contact Matthew Fehr, Human Resources Consultant at [redacted]
Please do not email resumes to the email address above; resumes may only be accepted through E-Recruitment. To create your E-Recruitment account and to learn how to prepare your resume follow this link.
Eligibility List
12 months
Post Date
22 October 2026
Close Date
23 November 2026
Job Description
Project Engineer JD
