Department: 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
Salary: $90,020.00 – $104,504.00
Union: YEU
Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
Travel: 25%
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
ukon government’s vision is an engaged and diverse public service that embraces innovation to deliver positive outcomes for Yukoners.
Who we are…
The Water Board Secretariat is a branch within Executive Council Officer 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.
Join our dynamic team and help us strengthen relationships and good governance for the benefit of all Yukoners.
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 license 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
Important application requirements:
Please submit your resume clearly demonstrating how you meet each of the following qualifications. Emphasize how your work experiences and related duties align with the essential and asset qualifications listed below. Note that selection for further consideration is based solely on the information you provide in your resume.
Include the month and year you started and ended a job when you list your work experience. This allows us to accurately calculate the length of time you were in the position.
For more information on how to prepare and submit your resume visit this resource page on Yukon.ca.
- Science or engineering degree (an advanced degree is preferred) in a water resource-related discipline, such as hydrology, water resource management, environmental chemistry, hydrogeology, aquatic ecology, geochemistry, geotechnical engineering, environmental engineering, or other discipline that is pertinent to the water license process;
- experience completing technical analysis, preparing reports and making recommendations related to water resource management;
- experience providing technical advice and conducting reviews for a wide range of projects in northern environments permitted through the water license process including quartz mining, municipal, hydro, bridge and culvert installations, industrial, oil and gas, and placer mining;
- experience managing external specialized consultants including preparation of scope of work, procurement and contractor management; and
- a membership with a professional association or eligible for registration with Engineers Yukon (EY) as a Professional Engineer is not required but is 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
Tobest support the achievement of key strategic and business objectives, candidates may be assessed on:
- Excellent ability to interpret, summarize and present technical and scientific information to a non-technical audience
- ability to effectively manage and prioritize large amounts of technical information;
- ability to work independently, as well as within a team in a busy and interactive office environment;
- excellent communication skills, oral and written;
- strong analytical thinking and attention to detail;
- strong client service orientation;
- models positive organizational values, ethics and standards of conduct; and
- strong ability to adapt to changing environments, subject matter and approaches
Additional information
Conditions of employment: valid Yukon Class 5 driver’s licence, current registration or willing to register with a professional association
Job requirements: travel within Yukon.
Contact details:
For more information regarding the position, please contact Jean Beckerton, Manager Licensing at the Yukon Water Board Secretariat, at (867) 456-5567 or jean.beckerton@yukonwaterboard.ca
For more information regarding the recruitment process, please contact: Lynn Williams, HR Consultant at lynn.williams@yukon.ca.
Eligibility List: 12 months
Post Date: 1 February 2023
Close Date: 14 February 2023
Job Description: 
Technical Advisor JD
