Field Operations Assistant

Field Operations Assistant - Faro

This is an auxiliary on-call position. There is no relocation recovery for this position.

Our role

We are trusted environmental stewards, working with our colleagues, stakeholders, and the public, to keep the Yukon healthy and sustainable.

Our priorities are to:

• Keep the air, land, and water clean.
• Manage the territory's wildlife responsibly.
• Support wildlife viewing and, on the land, opportunities.
• Advance reconciliation.
• Build and support climate resilience.
• Be trusted environmental stewards.

Your role

Do you have a passion for outdoor pursuits including camping, fishing, and hunting? Are you excited to assist others access these opportunities? We are seeking a personable and dedicated team member to provide auxillary-on-call coverage for our district conservation offices.

Our ideal candidate is committed to quality client service, is a strong communicator and has excellent critical thinking skills. In this role, you would expand and apply your knowledge of wildlife related regulations while assisting the public to obtain licences, permits and government services.

Field Operational Assistants review applications for licensure and permits of hunters, anglers, trappers, and campers. They provide information to promote awareness of legislative rights and responsibilities and provide administrative intake services for hunting related biological submissions. They also provide technical support (online/over phone) for clients using our online licencing platform.

Field Operations Assistant also provide administrative and case file support for district conservation officers, preparing documents, receiving complaints, and assisting with other duties as needed.

The successful candidate must have the ability to work within a confidential environment and have a commitment to providing quality client service to the public and other groups.

For more information about the position, please contact Kate Layfield at Kate.Layfield@yukon.ca

** Please do not email resumes to either of these addresses; resumes will only be accepted through the E-Recruitment system.

Essential Qualifications

Please submit your resume clearly demonstrating how you meet the following qualifications. Please note that selection for further consideration will be based solely on the information you provide in your resume.

• Experience in office administration and providing public facing client service.
• Experience handling financial transactions (debit/credit card, cash) and reconciling cash.
• Experience using Microsoft software, specifically Work and Excel for work processing and data entry.
• Experience performing client service duties in a regulatory, licensing and/or permitting environment would be considered an asset.
  

Desired Knowledge, Skills, and Suitability

Candidates should have and may be assessed on:

• Exceptional client service abilities, using tact and diplomacy at all times.
• Clear communication skills, self motivated and able to take initiative.
• Ability to understand, communicate, and apply policies and legislation.
• Organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail and high degree of accuracy.
  

Job Requirements: Candidate will be required to handle wildlife biological specimens and submissions and tolerate strong odours.

For more information on how to prepare your application, please visit the YG Employment site.