Project Manager

Government of Yukon; Canada; Hybrid; CAD 106,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

Government of Yukon is seeking a Project Manager within the Transportation Planning Branch to lead high-impact initiatives improving Yukon transportation services and operations. You will manage projects from concept to evaluation, coordinating with senior leadership and stakeholders to deliver measurable results.

The role requires strong PM experience, business case development, and the ability to drive change in a public-sector setting.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in business administration, public administration, project management, engineering, planning, information technology, or a related field.
• Significant experience leading complex projects from initiation through implementation; formal PM training or frameworks.
• Experience developing business cases, project plans, budgets, risk assessments, and performance measures.
• Experience leading organizational change initiatives and engaging stakeholders in project delivery.
• Experience preparing reports, presentations, briefing materials, and recommendations for senior management.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification will be considered an asset.
• Experience leading transportation and/or emergency management initiatives in a public-sector environment will be considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Lead high-impact initiatives that improve transportation services and operational efficiency.
• Oversee projects from concept through implementation and evaluation.
• Coordinate with senior leadership to align projects with government priorities and funding.
• Develop and manage project plans, budgets, risk assessments, and performance metrics.
• Engage stakeholders and drive organizational change within the department.

Skills

Project leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical skills

Communication

Change management

Mentoring

Strategic planning

Education

Business administration

Public administration

Project management

Engineering

Planning

Information technology

PMP certification

Tools

PMBOK methodologies

Job description

Government of Yukon -> Highways and Public Works - Transportation Planning Units

Location

Whitehorse, YT Y1A 2C6 CA (Primary)

Job Type

Permanent

End Date

Full/Part Time

Full-time

Standard Hours Bi-weekly

75

Classification

ST18

$105,596.00 - $122,633.00

Union

YEU

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 the Transportation Planning Branch team. The Transportation Planning Branch supports the Transportation Division through strategic planning, management of the division’s capital budget, coordinating Federal funding agreements, and the delivery of service and process improvement projects. We are seeking a Project Manager to lead high-impact initiatives that improve transportation services, strengthen operations, and support government priorities. Reporting to the Manager of Divisional Services and Strategy, the Project Manager leads complex projects from concept through implementation and evaluation. Projects may include emergency and evacuation planning initiatives, service modernization projects, operational reviews, strategic planning exercises, infrastructure-related planning projects, and technology-enabled business improvements.

• A post-secondary education in business administration, public administration, project management, engineering, planning, information technology, or a related field;
• Significant experience leading complex projects from initiation through implementation, supported by formal project management training or frameworks;
• Experience developing business cases, project plans, budgets, risk assessments, and performance measures.
• Experience leading organizational change initiatives and engaging stakeholders in project delivery;
• Experience preparing reports, presentations, briefing materials, and recommendations for senior management;
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification will be considered an asset.
• Experience leading transportation and/or emergency management initiatives in a public-sector environment will be considered an asset;

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 communications skills
• Excellent analytical, research, and problem solving abilities
• Ability to plan, lead, implement and evaluate complex projects
• Strong change management and stakeholder engagement skills
• Ability to build effective working relationships with senior leaders and partners
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
• Experience leading and mentoring project teams
• Demonstrated leadership competencies.
  

Conditions of Employment

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

• 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 throughout the territory
• Use of personal protective equipment

For more information about this position, please contact: Richard Thompson, Manager, Divisional Services and Strategy at [e-mail] .

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