Senior Biologist, Habitat Programs

Senior Habitat Biologist

This posting will be used to staff 1 permanent position.

Our role

As trusted environmental stewards, Department of Environment professionals are committed to a healthy, sustainable and prosperous Yukon. Our people are dedicated to keeping the air, land and water clean, the responsible management of fish and wildlife, and fostering opportunities to connect with nature. We enrich governance through building our relationships with Yukon First Nation and transboundary Indigenous partners and through the application of both science and traditional knowledge in our decision-making.

Your role

As the Senior Habitat Biologist, you'll support our vision and values by providing leadership within the Fish and Wildlife Branch in the development, coordination, and implementation of programs, policies, and plans for the management, inventory, and protection of wildlife habitats and ecosystems in the Yukon.

The incumbent oversees biologists and technicians in the Habitat Unit, including supervising and mentoring staff, preparing and administering budgets, and leading work planning activities. The incumbent will evaluate habitat protection/management programs to ensure long-term conservation of wildlife habitat and to meet branch and departmental objectives.

This position works in collaboration with First Nation governments, boards, and councils and acts as a senior liaison between managers and technical staff on wildlife habitat issues. They are a key member of the Fish and Wildlife Branch's technical teams and represent the Yukon government on committees and panels. Although this senior position works primarily in an office setting, the successful candidate will participate in fieldwork as required.

For more information about this position, please contact John Ryder @

Essential Qualifications

To be considered for this opportunity, you'll need to demonstrate how you meet the following qualifications in your resume. Be sure to highlight how the experience you have acquired aligns with the 'must haves' for this position, including the month and year for each work experience entry. Selection for further consideration is based solely on the information you provide in your resume.

• Degree in Wildlife Biology, Environmental Science, Ecology or a related field (an advanced degree is preferred)
• Significant senior experience leading, developing, and supervising staff
• Considerable experience designing, leading, and implementing fish and wildlife programs for an employer
• Experience formulating and communicating advice on habitat management issues to managers, senior government officials, First Nation governments, fish and wildlife management boards, public bodies, renewable resources councils, etc.
• Experience engaging and collaborating with First Nations, public bodies, other government agencies, NGO's, stakeholders, etc. (through working groups, joint projects, etc.)

Candidates who possess a degree in wildlife biology or natural resource management with an emphasis on wildlife management, combined with coursework and considerable experience in the areas noted above will be equally considered.

Knowledge, Skills and Suitability

To support key objectives and strategic/operational needs of this position, candidates will be assessed on the following:

• Initiative and effective project and time management skills
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.
• Cultural aptitude to apply knowledge and interpersonal skills that allow understanding, appreciation, and working closely with individuals from cultures other than their own
• Ability to influence others by generating commitment and building consensus to reach the organization's goals.
• Thinking strategically through information gathering, analysis, and applying a long-term view to assess options
• Modelling strong interpersonal skills to promote and foster relationships
• Ability to develop people, take action, and achieve results
• Communication (written and oral) to present, and connect with various audiences (e.g., boards and councils, First Nations, the public, government agencies, etc.)
• Knowledge of wildlife biology principles, practices and methodologies (e.g., modelling, simulation)
• Knowledge and understanding of the biology and habitat requirements of Yukon's fish wildlife populations
• Ability to interpret and communicate study results and complex biological concepts (such as the biology and habitat requirements of Yukon's freshwater fish and wildlife) to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Knowledge of Yukon's First Nation Final Agreements/Modern Canadian Land Claims and co-management responsibilities

Application Requirements

• Please do not include a cover letter. It will not be reviewed.
• Please keep your CV to maximum of 1000 words (Please include all relevant information about your educational accomplishments and employment history including job titles, start and end dates [month and year] of your employment, and your accountabilities and accomplishments).

Why joining us is a great idea

Yukon government has been recognized as a Top 100 Canadian Employer since 2014.

We support balancing personal and professional needs through comprehensive benefits, the ability to build your professional skills through learning and developmental opportunities, and flexible work and leave options.

There's no best way to tell you why Yukon is an amazing place to live and work but you can see some of what our Territory has to offer here

Eligibility List

12 months

Post Date

07 November 2025

Close Date

21 November 2025