Environmental Coordinator

Government of Yukon; Whitehorse; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

Government of Yukon seeks a qualified environmental professional to coordinate environmental compliance for transportation projects, ensuring YESAA and other regulatory requirements are met throughout planning, construction and post-construction.

Responsibilities include engaging First Nations, coordinating inspections, and reporting progress while maintaining adherence to safety and environmental standards across Yukon works.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in Environmental Science, Natural Resource Management, Wildlife Biology, Ecology, or a related discipline.
• Experience interpreting environmental legislation, regulations, policies and guidelines.
• Experience coordinating environmental compliance activities in field projects.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate environmental compliance activities in the field for transportation projects.
• Assist with planning and coordinating regulatory approvals under YESAA, Fisheries Act, Yukon Waters Act, and Navigable Waters Act.
• Engage with First Nations and Indigenous governments during environmental assessment or project delivery.
• Monitor, record and report on environmental aspects from planning through post-construction.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Environmental issues knowledge

Relationship-building

Collaborative problem solving

Decision making

Education

Environmental Science

Natural Resource Management

Wildlife Biology

Ecology

Job description

Government of Yukon -> Highways and Public Works - Transportation Maintenance Projects Payroll

Location

Whitehorse, YT Y1A 2C6 CA (Primary)

Job Type

Permanent

End Date

Full/Part Time

Full-time

Standard Hours Bi-weekly

75

Classification

ST17

$99,800.00 - $115,857.00

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

AMENDMENT - Closing date has been extended to September 11, 2026!

This competition is for one permanent position, and anticipatory term and permanent positions.

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 coordinates, observes, monitors, records and reports with respect to the environmental aspects of transportation infrastructure planning, contract development, construction and post construction. This position will focus on the requirements of YESAA, Fisheries Act, Yukon Waters Act and Canadian Navigable Waters Act, and assisting with the planning and coordinating of obtaining all necessary regulatory approvals as well as ensuring there is compliance both during and post construction, for transportation related projects.

• Post-secondary education in Environmental Science, Natural Resource Management, Wildlife Biology, Ecology, or a related discipline.
• Experience interpreting and applying environmental legislation, regulations, policies, and guidelines to transportation infrastructure projects or other industrial activities (e.g., mining, forestry, resource development).
• Experience coordinating environmental compliance activities in the field for transportation infrastructure projects or other industrial activities, including environmental inspections, monitoring, documentation, and reporting.
• Experience engaging and consulting with First Nations and Indigenous governments as part of environmental assessment, regulatory approval, or project delivery processes.
• Experience coordinating multiple environmental projects or activities from planning through implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of compliance requirements.

Candidates who have education, training, and/or experience equivalent to the essential qualifications listed above may be equally considered.

Desired knowledge, skills and suitability

The ideal candidate will possess these qualifications, skills and knowledge, but also demonstrate suitability for the role and organizational culture. Key competencies for success in this role include:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
• Excellent workload and time management skills and ability to manage multiple priorities and a changing workload, under deadlines;
• Knowledge and competency in working on operational environmental issues/matters (e.g. spills, best management practices for road maintenance activities) for transportation related activities and taking the necessary steps to ensure compliance and resolve environmental issues.
• Excellent relationship-building skills to work with colleagues, industry, stakeholders, First Nations Governments, other government departments, and the public;
• Ability to problem solve and work collaboratively and effectively with colleagues, regulators and stakeholders to problem solve and provide timely field fit solutions; and
• Ability to make sound decisions and initiate tasks without direction.

Conditions of Employment

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

• Have and maintain a valid Yukon Class 5 driver’s licence or equivalent.

Job Requirements

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

• Travel within Yukon.

Additional information

For more information about this position, please contact: Andrew McCoy, Manager of Environmental Affairs 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: Kylie Townend, at [e-mail]