Executive Leader, Climate Action & Partnerships

Government of Yukon

Whitehorse

Remote

CAD 125,000 - 174,000

Full time

33 hours ago

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Job summary

Government of Yukon, based in Whitehorse, seeks a Director for Climate Change Secretariat to lead development and delivery of climate action and resilience initiatives. You will report to the Assistant Deputy Minister and work across departments, First Nations, and external partners to advance priorities while balancing political, social, environmental, scientific, and economic considerations.

The role requires executive leadership, staff development, and effective stakeholder engagement to

Qualifications

Oversee development and implementation of climate action strategies.
Experience with senior management and strategic action.
Budget planning and resource management experience.
Experience managing staff and HR processes (unionized environment an asset).
Background in programs/services for natural resource/environment work.
Proven collaboration with First Nations, other governments and external partners.
Experience leading intergovernmental working groups and cross- government councils.

Responsibilities

Provide executive leadership for climate change strategies and initiatives.
Advise senior officials on complex policy decisions balancing multiple factors.
Build and maintain partnerships with federal, provincial/territorial, municipal and Indigenous governments.
Lead staff through change, ensure alignment with priorities and accountability.
Foster an inclusive, high-performing workplace and allocate resources accordingly.