Facilities Planner

This posting is to fill one (1) fulltime permanent position.

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 our Property Management team. This position is for a permanent fulltime Facilities Planner/AutoCAD Officer and is based in the City of Whitehorse, Yukon working 75 hours biweekly.

The Facilities Planner/AutoCAD Officer will be identifying options and presenting recommendations to address office space requirements for client departments; producing conceptual drawings for renovations and/or new space in owned and leased buildings; acting as the project manager for those projects where the landlord is the contracting authority; and supervising other Facilities Planners in RCAP's team.

Reporting to the Manager of Realty & Planning Services and working within a team environment, the position is responsible for developing and implementing planning processes to identify departmental space needs; establishing space planning and utilization strategies to maximize the use of existing space and optimize the use of government resources; participating in implementing the approved office space plan; and managing the inventory of Yukon government's owned and leased building portfolios.

For more information on what we offer, terms and conditions of employment, how to apply, and tips on how to prepare and submit your resume, please visit: Careers in the Government of Yukon (yukoncareerpaths.ca)

Essential Qualifications

Please submit your resume clearly demonstrating how you meet the qualifications below. Selections for further consideration will be based solely on the information you provide in your resume.

• Completion of post-secondary education (preferably with an emphasis on architecture, planning or interior design)
• Experience producing drawings in AutoCAD
• Experience and/or qualifications in property, project, or asset management
• Experience in a supervisory role

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:

• Thinking Strategically

• Influencing Others

• Leading Change and Innovation

• Promoting Common Values and Ethics

• Taking Action and Achieving Results

• Modelling Interpersonal Skills and Personal Responsibility
  

Additional information

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

• Valid Yukon Class 5 driver's licence
• Travel within the Yukon

For more information about this position, please contact: Chris Hanlin, Manager, Realty & Space Planning at chris.hanlin@yukon.ca.

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If you have questions about our recruitment process or what rewarding career opportunities are available within Highways and Public Works, please contact: Kim Bachelder, Human Resources Consultant, at kim.bachelder@yukon.ca.