Strategic Major Projects Advisor - Government Policy

Government of Yukon; Whitehorse; Remote; CAD 112,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Government of Yukon, through the Executive Council Office – Major Projects, is seeking a term-position in Whitehorse to lead strategic policy guidance and coordination for major projects. This 18-month assignment, with an anticipated permanent path and a 1-year term, requires working 75 hours bi-weekly in a fast-paced environment.

The role delivers environmental and socio-economic assessment support under the Yukon Environmental and Socio-economic Assessment Act, guiding senior decisions and

Qualifications

• Degree in Environmental Studies or Physical/Natural Sciences.
• Experience researching and analyzing environmental issues, impacts and/or mitigation and recommending appropriate actions.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic corporate expertise, direction, decision-making and policy guidance for Yukon government initiatives.
• Coordinate training and policy development related to Yukon Environmental and Socio-economic Assessment Act and related regimes.
• Support Indigenous relations, intergovernmental relations and major project management.
• Facilitate stakeholder engagement and collaboration across territorial, federal and First Nations governments.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Influencing others

Developing people

Communication (written and verbal)

Client focus

Conflict resolution

Education

Degree in Environmental Studies or Physical/Natural Sciences

Job description

The Government of Yukon, through the Executive Council Office – Major Projects, is seeking a term-position in Whitehorse to lead strategic policy guidance and coordination for major projects. This 18-month assignment, with an anticipated permanent path and a 1-year term, requires working 75 hours bi-weekly in a fast-paced environment.

The role delivers environmental and socio-economic assessment support under the Yukon Environmental and Socio-economic Assessment Act, guiding senior decisions and