This is aPermanentfull-time position working 75 hours bi-weekly.
Ourrole
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 whichis responsible forthe identificationassessmentand remediation of YukonGovernment contaminated your knowledge of the technical aspects of contaminated sites you will research remedial approaches review and analyze reports and develop work plans for the identificationassessmentand/or remediation of Yukon Government contaminated sites. With excellent time and project management skills you will undertake procurement supervisecontractorsand 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 andhave the ability towork independently ina very busysetting withnumerousand changing priorities.
For more information about this position please contact:Paul InglisProject ManagerSARU at
For more information about applying to thiscompetitionplease contactLaura Figueroaat
*Please do not email resumes to either of these addresses; resumes may only be accepted through e-recruitment.
Essential Qualifications
To be considered for this opportunityyoullneed todemonstratehow you meet the following qualifications in your sure to highlight how the experience you haveacquiredaligns with the must haves for this position including the month and year for each work experience further consideration is based solely on the information you provide in your resume.
Undergraduate degreeor higherin chemistry soil science geology hydrogeology environmental sciences renewable resources management or an engineering degree majoring in chemical environmentalgeologicalor 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 considerabledemonstratedexperience as noted above will be equally considered.
Desired KnowledgeSkillsand Suitability
Candidates should have and may be assessed on:
Modeling Interpersonal Skills and Personal Responsibility
Influencing Others
Thinking Strategically
Taking Actionand Achieving Results
Leading Change and Innovation
Demonstrating Client Focus
Promoting Common Values and Ethics
Additional Information
Conditions of employment:
Valid Yukon Class 5 drivers licence
Job requirements:
Travel outside of Yukon for meetings/training
Travel within Yukon to remote locations in avariety 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/NPFA1072 certification or equivalent or the ability toacquirewithin 6 months of hire.
Why joining us is a great idea:
Yukon government has been recognized as aTop 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.
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Required Experience:
IC