Area Superintendent-Transportation Maintenance

Government of Yukon; Whitehorse; On-site; CAD 107,000 - 149,000; Full time

Job summary

Government of Yukon is seeking an Area Superintendent for Transportation Maintenance to lead the Operational Support Unit in Whitehorse. The role oversees highway construction and maintenance projects, budgets, and staff across crews, ensuring safety and service standards.

The position requires managing contracts, resources, and performance, with a strong focus on strategic planning, ethics, and leadership, in a designated public-service setting.

Qualifications

• Experience managing highway construction and maintenance projects.
• Experience remotely managing a staff and/or crews.
• Experience managing financial and human resources, including budget accountability.
• Experience in project management including managing contracts, budgets and supervising staff.
• Experience operating highway maintenance and/or construction equipment would be an asset.
• Post-secondary education in Project and/or Financial Management or related discipline would be an asset.

Skills

Taking Action and Achieving Results

Promoting Common Values and Ethics

Developing People

Demonstrating Client Focus

Modelling Interpersonal Skills and лич

Influencing Others

Thinking Strategically

Leading Change and Innovation

Education

Post-secondary education in Project/Financial Management

Tools

Highway maintenance equipment

Job description

Area Superintendent-Transportation Maintenance - (70120)

Government of Yukon -> Highways and Public Works - Transportation Maintenance Administration

Location

Whitehorse, YT Y1A 2C6 CA (Primary)

Job Type

Term/Temporary

End Date

31 December 2029

Full/Part Time

Full-time

Standard Hours Bi-weekly

75

Classification

MG05

$107,212.00 - $149,447.00

Union

MGT

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

Join Our Team at the Department of Highways and Public Works!

Are you ready to make a positive impact on Yukon communities? The Department of Highways and Public Works provides the necessary structure that makes life in Yukon possible. Together, we are committed to uphold the values of safety, innovation, teamwork, and leadership in our everyday work.

We are currently seeking a talented individual to join our Transportation team. This position would be for the Area Superintendent for the Operational Support Unit.

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.

• Experience managing highway construction and maintenance projects.
• Experience remotely managing a staff and/or crews (e.g. oversight of more than one work crew at the same time, ensuring operational requirements are met).
• Experience managing financial and human resources, including budget accountability, performance management, and leave management.
• Experience in project management including managing contracts, budgets and supervising technical and professional staff.
• Experience operating highway maintenance and/or construction equipment would be an asset.
• Post-secondary education in Project and/or Financial Management or other related discipline would be an asset.
  

Desired Knowledge, Skills and Suitability:
Candidates should have and may be assessed on:

• Taking Action and Achieving Results
• Promoting Common Values and Ethics
• Developing People
• Demonstrating Client Focus
• Modelling Interpersonal Skills and Personal Responsibility
• Influencing Others
• Thinking Strategically
• Leading Change and Innovation
  

Conditions of Employment

This is a designated position within the Yukon public service which requires the following condition(s) of employment:

• Valid Yukon Class 5 driver’s license

Job Requirements

This is a designated position within the Yukon public service which requires the following job requirements:

• Travel may be required

For more information about this position, please contact: Mackenzie Ingram, Director, Transportation Maintenance Branch at [e-mail] .

For more information on what is happening at HPW, we encourage you to check us out on Yukon.ca and Facebook .

If you have questions about our recruitment process or what rewarding career opportunities are available within Highways and Public Works, please contact: Jenna Wyers, at [e-mail]