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
AR16
Salary
$94,501.00 - $109,661.00
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.
Values:
WSCB's strives for "vision zero" work related injuries, illnesses, or fatalities. As we fulfill that mandate, three organizational values guide our internal conduct and our external relationships:
• Partnership
• Accountability
• Compassion
The Role:
Reporting to the Manager, Mine Safety the incumbent works within the Mine Safety Unit and is responsible for health and safety inspections and appropriate enforcement action for all existing mining operations and exploration projects under Yukon jurisdiction. The position plays a variety of key roles in relation to health and safety legislation, regulation, policies and maintenance of industry standards, such as accident investigation, blast permit authorization, mine safety training, and health and safety management system evaluation.
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.
• Completion of post-secondary coursework in Occupational Health and Safety;
• Experience working within the mining industry;
• Significant experience in the workplace health and safety field inspecting workplaces and enforcing legislation/policies across multiple industries;
• Demonstrated experience in analytical thinking and sound decision-making, including the ability to investigate, determine root cause of incidents, and make informed decisions in complex situations;
• Designation or coursework leading to the designation as a Canadian Registered Safety Professional, a Certified Safety Professional, or a Construction Safety Officer would be 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
• Promoting Common Values and Ethics
• Thinking Strategically
• Influencing Others
• Taking Action and Achieving Results
• Collaborates
Conditions of Employment:
• Must have and maintain a valid class 5 Yukon drivers' license;
• Have and maintain RCMP Security Clearance;
• Must be available to provide on-call coverage for 24-hour periods as required.
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
02 November 2026
Close Date
02 December 2026
Job Description
WHS Officer JD
