Technical Advisor

Government of Yukon; Whitehorse; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

The Yukon Water Board Secretariat, part of the Executive Council Office within the Government of Yukon, invites applications for a Technical Advisor. The role coordinates technical inputs and delivers internal reviews and recommendations on Type A and complex Type B water licence matters.

Strong analytical and communication skills are essential. Applicants should have a science or engineering degree in water resources, plus experience in technical reviews, report writing, and contract

Qualifications

• Science or engineering degree (advanced degree preferred) in water resources.
• Experience reviewing developmental projects to identify water impacts, preferably in a northern environment.
• Experience preparing reports and presenting to inform a non-technical audience.
• Experience with procurement of contractors and contract management.
• Membership with a professional association or eligible for registration with Engineers Yukon as a Professional Engineer is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and integrate technical inputs from external resources and provide internal technical review and recommendations to staff and Board on Type A and complex Type B water licence applications.
• Able to understand large and technologically complex projects and articulate findings clearly.

Skills

Technical information management

Independent and collaborative work

Written and oral communication

Analytical thinking

Client service orientation

Education

Science or engineering degree (advanced degree preferred) in water resources

Job description

Government of Yukon > Executive Council Office - Yukon Water Board Administration

Location

Whitehorse, YT Y1A 2C6 CA (Primary)

Job Type

Permanent

End Date

Full/Part Time

Full-time

Standard Hours Bi-weekly

75

Classification

ST17

$99,800.00 - $115,857.00

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

This posting is to fill one permanent position, working 75 hours bi-weekly.

Yukon government’s vision is an engaged and diverse public service that embraces innovation to deliver positive outcomes for Yukoners.

Who we are…

The Yukon Water Board Secretariat is a branch within Executive Council Office providing professional, technical, and administrative support necessary for the proper conduct of the business of the Yukon Water Board. The Secretariat supports the Board which is an independent administrative tribunal in making informed licensing decisions which provide for the conservation, development, and utilization of waters in a manner that provides for optimum benefit for all Canadians and for the residents of Yukon in particular.

The opportunity…

The Yukon Water Board Secretariat is inviting applications for this critical position on its team. The Technical Advisor coordinates and integrates technical inputs from external resources and also provides internal technical review and recommendations to staff and members of the Board on Type A and complex Type B water licence applications and plans. It is essential that the candidate be able to understand large and technologically complex projects.

What we can offer you...

• Yukon government cares about their employees and strives to offer a variety of learning and developmental opportunities including in-house training. Funding may also be available to support further education.
• Flexible work and leave options may be available allowing you to balance your personal and professional needs.
• We also have a comprehensive and generous benefits plan, providing for the health and wellbeing of you and your family.

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Essential Qualifications

Please submit your resume clearly demonstrating how you meet each of the following qualifications. Please note, selection for further consideration will be based solely on the information you provide in your resume; ensure you use a month/year to month/year format and include the duties you performed in each of your positions.

• Science or engineering degree (an advanced degree is preferred) in a water resource-related discipline
• Experience conducting technical reviews of developmental projects to identify impacts to water, preferably in a northern environment
• Experience preparing reports and making presentations to inform a non-technical audience
• Experience with the procurement of contractors and contract management
• Membership with a professional association or eligible for registration with Engineers Yukon (EY) as a Professional Engineer is not required but 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

To best support the achievement of key strategic and business objectives, candidates may be assessed on:

• Ability to effectively manage and prioritize large amounts of technical information
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced office environment
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong analytical thinking and attention to detail
• Strong client service orientation
• Ability to model positive organizational values, ethics, and standards of conduct
• Strong ability to adapt to change

Additional information

Conditions of employment: valid Yukon Class 5 driver’s license.