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This posting is to fill a 2-year Term/ Temporary position, anticipatory perm.

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 Transportation team. This position is responsible for supporting the field level implementation of Departmental and Transportation Maintenance Branch (TMB) health and safety related policies and procedures designed to address injury / loss prevention and regulatory compliance with applicable safety legislation. The position is responsible for conducting job hazard assessments and safety audits of highway maintenance operations (worksites, ferry operations) and workplaces (e.g. Grader Stations) throughout the Yukon. This position plays a key role in the field facilitating the review, development, and implementation of Standard Operating Procedures, facilitating and/or delivering safety related training, and the supporting the maintenance of TMB's Branch's Safety Management System and COR certification program.

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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.

• Experience with interpreting health and safety legislation, regulations, and workplace compliance standards.
• Experience in conducting workplace inspections, incident investigations, and workplace audits for industrial operations.
• Experience developing safety policies and procedures, as they relate to operations and maintenance activities in both industrial and administrative settings.
• Experience planning, creating, reviewing, updating, and collaborating with subject matter experts on the development of policies, Safe Work Practices and Safe Job Procedures industrial activities.
• Experience using, and/or administration of Safety Management Systems (e.g. Workhub), Fleet Management Systems, and communication system devices (e.g., , Inreach, VHF radios, satellite phone, etc.).
• Experience in development, assessment, delivery, and evaluation of training materials and curriculums in Classroom and/or Field settings.
• Experience or course work indicating knowledge of Safety Management Systems would be an asset.
• Experience and/or accredited certification as a trainer in industry recognized programs such as, Standard First Aid, Incident Investigation, WHIMIS, Adult Education, Industrial trades, etc., would be considered an asset.
• Certified Safety Professional, National Safety Construction Officer (NCSO), or National Health and Safety Administrator (NHSA) designation would 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

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:

• Modelling Interpersonal Skills and Personal Responsibility
• Influencing Others
• Thinking Strategically
• Taking Action and Achieving Results
• Promoting Common Values and Ethics

Additional information

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

• Must have and maintain a Yukon Class 5 driver's licence.
• TMB certification on light duty vehicles must be obtained within 1 month of hire),
• Transportation Dangerous Goods and WHMIS Certificate (must be obtained within 1 month of hire),
• Standard first aid certification,
• Incident Investigation training (must be obtained within 6 months of hire),
• Internal Auditor Course (must be obtained within 6 months of hire),
• Certified Safety Professional, National Safety Construction Officer (NCSO), or National Health and Safety Administrator (NHSA) designation, or able to obtain an NCSO or NHSA designation. (must be obtained within 1 year of hire)

For more information about this position, please contact: Darryl Cann, Superintendent, Safety and Operations at

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