Department
Government of Yukon -> Executive Council Office - Yukon Water Board Administration
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
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 posting is to fill one permanent position, working 75 hours bi-weekly.Yukon government's vision is an engaged and diverse public service that embraces innovation to deliver positive outcomes for Yukoners.The opportunity...The Yukon Water Board Secretariat is inviting applications for this critical position on its team. The Technical Advisor coordinates and integrates technical inputs from external resources and also provides internal technical review and recommendations to staff and members of the Board on Type A and complex Type B water licence applications and plans. It is essential that the candidate be able to understand large and technologically complex projects.
Essential QualificationsPlease 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.
- Science or engineering degree (an advanced degree is preferred) in a water resource-related discipline
- Experience conducting technical reviews of developmental projects to identify impacts to water, preferably in a northern environment
- Experience preparing reports and making presentations to inform a non-technical audience
- Experience with the procurement of contractors and contract management
- Membership with a professional association or eligible for registration with Engineers Yukon (EY) as a Professional Engineer is not required but will 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 SuitabilityTo best support the achievement of key strategic and business objectives, candidates may be assessed on:
- Ability to effectively manage and prioritize large amounts of technical information
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced office environment
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Strong analytical thinking and attention to detail
- Strong client service orientation
- Ability to model positive organizational values, ethics, and standards of conduct
- Strong ability to adapt to change
Additional informationConditions of employment: valid Yukon Class 5 driver's license.
Job requirements: travel within Yukon.
Contact details:For more information regarding the recruitment process, please contact: Melissa Wood, HR Consultant at [redacted]Eligibility List
12 months
Post Date
28 October 2026
Close Date
18 November 2026
Job Description
JD_Tech Advisor.pdf
