GRADCORPS - Natural Resource Officer

Government of Yukon; Whitehorse; On-site; CAD 72,000; Full time

Job summary

A public service organization in Yukon is offering a one-year internship for a Natural Resource Officer to assist with compliance monitoring programs. Ideal candidates will possess a degree in Natural Resources and have strong interpersonal and communication skills. The role involves traveling to remote locations, and applicants must be recent graduates with little work experience. This position is uniquely targeting individuals of Yukon First Nations ancestry and offers a great learning opportunity in a challenging environment.

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in a Natural Resources field such as Environmental Sciences or Forestry.
• Experience working in remote environments preferred.
• Basic knowledge of compliance monitoring in relevant areas would be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Assist with compliance monitoring and enforcement programs.
• Support Emergency Measures Organization.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Ability to operate off-road vehicles

Ability to work long hours

Education

Degree or diploma in Natural Resources

Tools

Sampling equipment

Heavy equipment

Job description

Job Summary And Requirements

Are you a post-secondary grad ready to put your education and skills to work for the people of Yukon? The GradCorps program has exciting internships for you – the next generation who will make a difference.

This position is preferred to applicants of Yukon First Nations or Canadian Indigenous ancestry. Please see additional program eligibility information below.

The Yukon public service has a unique opportunity for recent graduates who have a post‑secondary diploma or degree but lack real‑world work experience. With GradCorps, you can kick‑start your career while putting your passion, ideas and energy to work with the Yukon public service.

The Department of Energy, Mines and Resources has a GradCorps opportunity for a Natural Resource Officer with the Compliance Monitoring and Inspections branch. This intern will assist with delivering compliance monitoring and enforcement programs for the Branches and Departments we provide service to (Lands, Land Use, Forest Management, Mineral Rights, Mining Land Use, Department of Environment and Federal Department of Fisheries and Oceans) and provide support to Emergency Measures Organization. This position may be based outside of Whitehorse for some or all of the placement. The successful candidate’s preferred location(s) will be considered.

This position will work for a one‑year term from approximately May 2026 to May 2027. The salary will be 80% of the starting salary – $71,763.

For more information on this program, please click here to visit the GradCorps information website, or email [e-mail].

Essential Qualifications

Please submit your resume clearly demonstrating how you meet the following qualifications. Visit our website on how to write your resume when applying on Yukon government jobs. Please note, selection for further consideration will be based solely on the information you provide in your resume. A cover letter is not required.

• Degree or diploma in a Natural Resources field such as Environmental Sciences, Forest, Lands or Mineral Management, Natural Resources/conservation enforcement, or related.
• Experience working in remote environments.
• Basic knowledge of compliance monitoring in lands, forestry or mining areas would be an asset.

Desired Knowledge, Skills and Suitability

• Strong interpersonal skills;
• Strong communication skills, verbally and in writing;
• Ability to work long hours and carry heavy equipment (such as sampling equipment, soil and water samples and camping/safety equipment);
• Ability to operate off‑road vehicles;
• Ability to work/travel to remote environment, often by foot.
• An elementary understanding of environmental conditions and inspection principles.

Additional Information

Conditions of Employment: Valid Yukon Class 5 driver’s license; valid first aid certificate, pre‑employment medical clearance.

Job Requirements: Must be able willing to travel throughout the Yukon. Available to work long hours, be strong enough to carry heavy loads (sampling equipment, water and soil samples, camping/safety gear) and to safely load and unload off‑road vehicles and to work/travel in a remote environment (occasionally on foot).

NOTE: To qualify for the GradCorps program, you must:

• be a resident of Yukon or a person of Yukon First Nations ancestry
• have graduated with a diploma or degree from a recognized post‑secondary institution within the past two years (2024, 2025 or 2026 grads – all requirements for graduation must be complete before internship start date)
• have little or no work experience in your field of study
• If you are a resident of Yukon who completed your studies outside of the territory, you may apply up to two years after graduation.

Eligibility List: 12 months