Project Manager

Job Summary And Requirements This is a Permanent full-time position, working 75 hours bi-weekly. 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 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 The Assessment and Remediation Project Manager is a member of the Site Assessment and Remediation Unit, which is responsible for the identification, assessment and remediation of Yukon Government contaminated sites. Using your knowledge of the technical aspects of contaminated sites, you will research remedial approaches, review and analyze reports, and develop work plans for the identification, assessment and/or remediation of Yukon Government contaminated sites. With excellent time and project management skills, you will undertake procurement, supervise contractors and manage all aspects of a wide range of contracts overseen by the Unit. You will also undertake groundwater and soil sampling programs. To be successful you will be a team player and have the ability to work independently in a very busy setting with numerous and changing priorities. For more information about this position, please contact: Paul Inglis, Project Manager SARU at For more information about applying to this competition, please contact Laura Figueroa at Please do not email resumes to either of these addresses; resumes may only be accepted through e-recruitment. Essential Qualifications Undergraduate degree or higher in chemistry, soil science, geology, hydrogeology, environmental sciences, renewable resources management or an engineering degree majoring in chemical, environmental, geological or civil engineering or equivalent experience. Recent project management experience. Experience with contract administration including budgets and tracking of expenditures. Considerable experience with contaminated sites assessment and/or remediation. Technical and field experience relating to contaminated sites will be an asset. Experience working within a multi-stakeholder environment with diverse interests will be an asset. Candidates who have related equivalent experience or post-secondary coursework in one or more of the areas of study listed, or a related area of study, combined with considerable demonstrated experience as noted above, will be equally considered. Desired Knowledge, Skills And Suitability Modeling Interpersonal Skills and Personal Responsibility Influencing Others Thinking Strategically Taking Action and Achieving Results Leading Change and Innovation Demonstrating Client Focus Promoting Common Values and Ethics Conditions of employment Valid Yukon Class 5 driver’s licence Job requirements Travel outside of Yukon for meetings/training Travel within Yukon to remote locations in a variety of weather conditions Potential risk of exposure to contaminants related to those found at contaminated sites Heavy lifting is also sometimes a requirement of this position. OSHA HAZWOPER 40h/NPFA 1072 certification, or equivalent or the ability to acquire within 6 months of hire. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr