Hydrologist

Department: Government of Yukon -> Environment – Water Resources – Hydrology
Location: Whitehorse, YT Y1A 2C6 CA (Primary)
Job Type: Internship
End Date: 31 March 2027
Full/Part Time: Full-time
Standard Hours Bi-weekly: 75
Classification: ST16
Salary: $94,501.00 – $109,661.00
Union: OTH
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

Are you a post-secondary grad ready to put your education and skills to work for the people of Yukon? The GradCorps program has exciting internships for you – the next generation who will make a difference.

Please see additional program eligibility information below.

The Yukon public service has a unique opportunity for recent graduates who have a post-secondary diploma or degree but lack real-world work experience. With GradCorps, you can kick-start your career while putting your passion, ideas and energy to work with the Yukon public service.

The Department of Environment has a GradCorps internship opportunity for a Hydrologist. This position strengthens the resiliency of the Yukon government’s flood forecasting and monitoring program through the planning, development, evaluation, and implementation of the hydrology program for Yukon. The incumbent also provides data analysis and reporting for Water Resources Branch, and supports the implementation of data processes and solutions.

This position will work for a one-year Term from approximately March 2026 to March 2027. The salary will be 80% of the starting salary – $75,601

For more information on this program, please click here to visit the GradCorps information website, or email SMS.Services@yukon.ca.

Essential Qualifications
Please submit your resume clearly demonstrating how you meet the following qualifications. Visit our website on how to write your resume when applying on Yukon government jobs. Please note, selection for further consideration will be based solely on the information you provide in your resume. A cover letter is not required.

A diploma or degree in physical sciences, engineering, environmental sciences, data or computer sciences, or related field of study
Course work, and work or project experience related to any of the following: water resource sciences (i.e. hydrology, meteorology, hydrogeology); natural resource management; statistics; data analysis and management, and field sampling techniques
Experience with the use of software or programming languages commonly used for the synthesis and analysis of large environmental datasets (e.g. R, Python, SQL, or similar) and/or experience with hydrological or hydraulic modelling (e.g. Raven, SUMA, HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS)

Desired Knowledge, Skills and Suitability
Candidates should have and may be assessed on:

Data input, analysis, and interpretation skills
Ability to conduct technical research and projects
Strong oral and written communication skills to effectively communicate information (i.e. reports, summaries, presentations)
Strong collaboration and interpersonal skills as this position will work in a team environment in the office and field setting
Ability to manage time and projects, and problem solve in a high-paced, event driven setting
Ability to participate in field trips to remote locations (including ATV or snowmobile travel, or travel in rotary or fixed wing aircraft)

Additional Information
Conditions of Employment:Class 5 Yukon Drivers’ License.

Job Requirements: Field work in all weather conditions and remote areas, lifting of heavy objects, travel via ATV, boat, snowmobiles, helicopters, and small planes.

NOTE: To qualify for the GradCorps program, you must:

• be a resident of Yukon or a person of Yukon First Nations ancestry*
• have graduated with a diploma or degree from a recognized post-secondary institution within the past two years (2024, 2025 or 2026 grads – all requirements for graduation must be complete before internship start date)
• have little or no work experience in your field of study

*If you are a resident of Yukon who completed your studies outside of the territory, you may apply up to two years after graduation.

Eligibility List: 12 months

Post Date: 26 November 2025

Close Date: 06 January 2026

Job Description: Job Description.