Department

Government of Yukon -> Energy, Mines & Resources - Assessment & Abandoned Mines

Location

Whitehorse, YT Y1A 2C6 CA (Primary)

Job Type

Permanent

End Date

Full/Part Time

Full-time

Standard Hours Bi-weekly

75

Classification

ST16

Salary

$94,501.00 - $109,661.00

Union

YEU

Days Off

Saturday/Sunday

Travel

10%

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

Our Project Managers are responsible for leading and delivering a variety of projects on remote abandoned mine sites where protection of receiving waters is of vital importance. We are looking for a highly motivated and committed individual who has proven experience in project management and the ability to handle competing priorities in a fast-paced environment. Collaboration within our multidisciplinary team is critical to our success and therefore the ideal candidate will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

For more information about this position, please contact Ryan Hennessey, Manager of Assessment and Abandoned Mines, at [redacted].

For more information about the recruitment process, please contact Lindsay Moldowan, Human Resource Consultant II, at [redacted].

Please do not email resumes to either of these addresses; resumes may only be accepted through e-recruitment. If you need technical support submitting your application/resume, please contact [redacted].

Essential Qualifications

Please submit your resume clearly demonstrating how you meet the following qualifications. Visit our website on how to write your resume when applying on Yukon government jobs. Please note, selection for further considerations 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. A cover letter is not required.

• Degree in engineering, science, environmental science, or a related field;
• Experience overseeing projects including work planning, scheduling, and review of deliverables;
• Experience building partnerships within and outside your organization;
• Experience implementing water quality regulations and water qualify monitoring programs; and
• Experience in implementing projects on active or abandoned mine sites or sites with similar technical challenges 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 their:

• interpersonal skills,
• ability to clearly and effectively communicate and build relationships with a diverse complement of project team members and stakeholders,
• ability to produce effective results under tight timelines and shifting priorities, and
• organizational and analytical skills with attention to detail

Additional Information

Conditions of Employment: Valid Class 5 Drivers License

Job Requirements: Travel within and outside Yukon Territory

Eligibility List

12 months

Post Date

13 July 2026

Close Date

24 July 2026

Job Description

JD - Project Manager - 2018.05.01.