Environmental Research Technologist (63646)

This is a full time permanent position working 75 hours bi-weekly.

At Energy Mines and Resources we are committed to a healthy and sustainable resource sector managed in partnership with Yukoners. We embrace a work environment where problem solving creativity teamwork risk management and personal effort result in the attainment of our goals and those of our clients; whileensuring responsible resource development practices for the benefit of all Yukoners.

The Compliance Monitoring and Inspections Branch is the enforcement arm of the Department providing compliance monitoring inspection and enforcement services for natural resource development activities in the territory.

The general purpose of the position is to provide ongoing environmental monitoring at resource development sites.

For more information about this position please contact: Geoff Kershaw Head of Environmental Unit at

For more information about the recruitment process please contact: Colleen Kormos Human Resource Consultant at

Essential Qualifications:

Please submit your resume clearly demonstrating how you meet the following education and experience qualifications. Visit our website onhow to write your resumewhen applying on Yukon Government jobs. Please note selection for further consideration will be based solely on the information you provide in your resume.

• Degree or Diploma from a recognized university in Physical Sciences Engineering Biological Sciences or another relevant subject/field
• Experience collecting water samples in the field from resource development sites
• Experience inputting and analyzing water quality information
• Experience writing water quality and/or environmental monitoring reports
• Experience assisting with field investigations related to compliance monitoring would be an asset

Candidates who have a combination of education training and experience equivalent to the essential qualifications listed above may be equally considered.

Desired Knowledge Skills and Suitability:

Candidates should have and may be assessed ontheir:

• Ability to analyze information in order to develop and effectively communicate recommendations
• Ability to prioritize effectively set and meet deadlines and quickly adapt to change
• Ability to assess challenges exercise effective problem solving skills and initiate solutions
• Ability to provide strategic advice on approaches and methods of environmental monitoring
• Ability to build positive and collaborative working relationships becoming part of a select team
• Knowledge and understanding of the principles of water quality objectives natural resource management and sustainable development
• Well-developed interpersonal skills
• Excellent writing and organizational skills
• Dependability and ability to work both independently and as part of a team in a results driven environment

Additional Information:

Conditions of Employment:

• Valid Class 5 drivers license
• Pre-employment and periodic medical clearance

Job Requirements

• Willingness and ability to work inand travel toYukon communities in all seasonsapproximately 10-15 times a year (from2 to 14 days) by aircraft or vehicle
• Occasional field work completed in all seasons and terrain types often in remote settings working longer days and using a variety of vehicle types e.g. trucks all-terrain vehicles helicopters boats etc.
• Use of personal protective equipment