Manager - Environmental Health Services

Government of Yukon; Whitehorse; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Government of Yukon is seeking an Environmental Health Services Manager to lead the Environmental Health Services unit within the Department of Health and Social Services. The successful candidate will manage operations, develop public health policy, and collaborate with various stakeholders. A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package are offered, along with opportunities for professional growth in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• Experience in leading and supervising a team.
• Experience in developing policy for public health.
• Experience in strategic advice to senior management.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage day-to-day operations of Environmental Health Services.
• Develop and apply legislation and regulations for public health.
• Provide expert advice and collaborate with various stakeholders.

Skills

Collaboration

Communication

Negotiation

Strategic Planning

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health

Master’s or PhD in related discipline

Job description

Job Summary And Requirements

AMENDMENT - Closing date has been extended to June 13, 2025!

This posting will be used to fill one permanent full-time position working 75 hours bi-weekly. It will be used to establish a 12-month eligibility list which may be used to fill similar positions.

This job is based in the thriving and diverse city of Whitehorse in the beautiful Yukon .

Who We Are

At the Department of Health and Social Services (HSS), our mandate is to promote, protect, and enhance the well-being of Yukoners through a continuum of quality, accessible, and appropriate health and social services. The Community Health Programs (CHP) Branch within Health and Social Services delivers and funds a variety of community and public health services throughout the territory. The Environmental Health Services (EHS) unit, part of the Community Health Programs Branch, works to promote care of the environment in the interest of public health. In conjunction with the Chief Medical Officer of Health, our team works to protect the health and safety of the public across a wide variety of program areas including food safety, drinking water, sewage disposal, recreational facilities, rabies control, tobacco and vaping control and personal services.

This opportunity

Reporting to the Director of Community Health Programs, we are looking for a highly dynamic, agile, and strategic individual for this position, who has exceptional collaborative, communication, and negotiation skills. The Environmental Health Services Manager plays an integral role in the development and delivery of environmental public health policy, projects and services. The position is responsible for leading, managing and supervising the day-to-day operations of Environmental Health Services, and developing and applying legislation and regulations to support regulatory activities. This position develops and maintains positive working relationships with and provides expert advice to other YG departments, other levels of government and the private sector; and represents the Yukon on national and federal/ provincial/territorial committees and other forums.

The manager of EHS is self-directed and action oriented. They demonstrate competencies including excellent collaboration and communication skills, respect for clients and colleagues, and performance excellence. For the full scope of duties for this position, please see the attached job description.

• For more information on this job, please Benton Foster, Director Community Health Program at [e-mail]
• For more information about the recruitment process, please Sneha Iyer, HR Consultant at 867-332-8615 or [e-mail]
  
  

Your Benefits

In addition to a competitive salary, we offer many additional financial and non-financial benefits.

• Government of Yukon’s many benefits
  
  

Your career, your home, your lifestyle

We are the Yukon public service. Every day, we come together to serve the people who live here and make a difference in so many ways. Here, you will find the diverse opportunities you desire to develop your career while enjoying a warm sense of community and vibrant artistic, cultural, and recreational amenities, all set in a spectacular natural environment.

As part of our team, your achievements and enjoyment in both your work and personal life will be valued as you explore the many opportunities the Yukon, and the Government of Yukon, has to offer.

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Important Application And Job Requirements

Essential qualifications

Please submit your resume clearly demonstrating how you meet the qualifications below. Selections for further consideration will be based solely on the information you provide in your resume.

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental health, Public Health or other related Health Sciences discipline; preference will be given to those with a master’s or PhD in relevant discipline.
• Experience in leading and supervising a team.
• Experienced in fostering cross-functional and external collaborations to support organizational goals and enhance stakeholder engagement.”.
• Experience in leading, planning, and implementing programs.
• Experience in providing strategic advice and guidance to senior management.
• Experience in developing policy, guidelines, and programs for environmental public health or related fields.
• Experience in financial management would be considered an asset.
  
  

It may be helpful for you to review “Prepare your resume and cover letter”.

Desired Knowledge, Skills And Suitability

If selected for an interview, candidates should have, and may be assessed on, the following:

• Influencing others by generating commitment and building strong relationships internally and externally.
• Thinking strategically and taking a comprehensive, long-term view, critically assessing options and implications.
• Taking action and achieving results with focus, commitment, and applying resources to achieve results.
• Leading change and innovation.
• Strong interpersonal skills and effective teamwork abilities.
• Fostering a culture of learning and growth
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey ideas clearly across diverse audiences and organizational levels.
  
  

It may be helpful for you to review “The job interview process”.

Conditions of employment

You must meet the following conditions before being hired, or within the time frame noted.

• Valid Class 5 Driver’s License or equivalent
  
  

Job Requirements

This job requires you to perform, and/or be exposed to, the following:

• Occasional travel within the Yukon with rare out of territory travel.
  
  

Learn more

• For help on creating your E-recruitment profile, email [e-mail] or phone [phone].
  
  

Eligibility List

12 months