Senior Project Manager

Yukon Energy

$100K — $120K *
Energy & Utilities
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field, or equivalent experience.
  • 10+ years of experience in project management within electric utility or energy sectors.
  • Proven history managing complex capital projects, especially in thermal power generation.
  • Strong background in electrical infrastructure delivery, including substations and grid integration.
  • Ability to lead and coordinate multidisciplinary teams and engage diverse stakeholders.
  • Experience with project procurement processes and contract management.
  • PMP certification or equivalent preferred; P.Eng. designation an asset.

Responsibilities

  • Lead delivery of major capital projects, overseeing all phases from definition to closeout.
  • Manage project parameters such as scope, cost, schedule, and quality to ensure success.
  • Coordinate with various teams, including Engineering and Operations, to align project goals.
  • Provide project progress reports and strategic recommendations to senior management and the Board.
  • Lead and engage multidisciplinary project teams to foster accountability in achieving objectives.

Benefits

  • Competitive pay with annual cost of living increases
  • Northern Allowance of $7,000 plus 5% added to base salary
  • Comprehensive benefits package from day one
  • Significant leave benefits including vacation and sick leave
  • Travel allowances for employee and dependents
  • Annual wellness subsidy and cell phone subsidy
  • RRSP match program starting on the first day
  • Relocation assistance
  • Training and development opportunities
  • Contribution to Yukon Energy’s impactful work
Full Job Description
The Opportunity: Senior Project Manager

Permanent, Full-Time position, based out of Whitehorse, Yukon.

What will you do: As the Senior Project Manager - Large Projects, you will:

  • Lead the delivery of major and complex capital projects, including the Whitehorse Power Centres Project, from project definition through design, procurement, construction, commissioning, and closeout.
  • Manage project scope, cost, schedule, risk, quality, approvals, and overall performance to ensure successful project delivery.
  • Lead multidisciplinary project teams and coordinate internal stakeholders, consultants, contractors, and external partners.
  • Work closely with Engineering, Operations, Planning, Procurement, and Finance, while providing clear project reporting and recommendations to senior management and the Board.


What you need to succeed:

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and relevant experience.
  • Minimum 10 years of progressive engineering and project management experience delivering large and complex capital projects within the electric utility, power generation, or energy infrastructure sectors.
  • Demonstrated experience leading thermal power generation projects through engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and closeout, with experience in diesel and/or LNG generation and associated systems.
  • Strong experience delivering electrical infrastructure, including substations, transmission and distribution systems, and integration of new generation into the existing grid.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary project teams, engage stakeholders, and foster accountability for delivering project objectives.
  • Strong knowledge of major capital project delivery, including scope, cost, schedule, risk, quality, change management, project controls, commissioning, and operational readiness.
  • Experience planning and administering procurement processes, including RFI, RFQ, RFP and tender processes, bid evaluations, contract negotiations, and contract management.
  • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work effectively with internal departments, regulators, utilities, Indigenous governments, consultants, contractors, and external partners.
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) designation or equivalent recognized project management certification is preferred. An Electrical Engineering background and/or Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation is considered an asset.


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).



The posting will remain open until the position is filled.

To learn more about Yukon Energy and the work we do, visit yukonenergy.ca.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Date Posted: September 8, 2026

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