Technical Advisor

This is an until -filled competition. Candidates are encouraged not to delay submitting their application as this posting can close at any time with 24-hours posted notice. Resumes will be screened at regular intervals until the position is filled or the competition closes, whichever is earliest.

This posting is to fill one two-year term position.

Yukon government's vision is an engaged and diverse public service that embraces innovation to deliver positive outcomes for Yukoners.

Who we are…

The Yukon Water Board Secretariat is a branch within Executive Council Office providing professional, technical, and administrative support necessary for the proper conduct of the business of the Yukon Water Board. The Secretariat supports the Board which is an independent administrative tribunal in making informed licensing decisions which provide for the conservation, development, and utilization of waters in a manner that provides for optimum benefit for all Canadians and for the residents of Yukon in particular.

The opportunity…

The Yukon Water Board Secretariat is inviting applications for this critical position on its team. The Technical Advisor coordinates and integrates technical inputs from external resources and also provides internal technical review and recommendations to staff and members of the Board on Type A and complex Type B water licence applications and plans. It is essential that the candidate be able to understand large and technologically complex projects.

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Please note selection for further consideration will be based solely on the information you provide in your resume. It may be helpful for you to review the following pages: Prepare, add and edit your cover letter and resume.

Essential Qualifications

• Science or engineering degree (an advanced degree is preferred) in a water resource-related discipline,
• Experience conducting technical reviews of developmental projects to identify impacts to water, preferably in a northern environment,
• Experience preparing reports and making presentations to inform a non-technical audience.
• Experience with the procurement of contractors and contract management,
• Membership with a professional association or eligible for registration with Engineers Yukon (EY) as a Professional Engineer is not required but will be considered an asset.

Candidates who have education, training, and/or experience equivalent to the essential qualifications listed above may be equally considered.

Desired Knowledge, Skills, and Suitability

To best support the achievement of key strategic and business objectives, candidates may be assessed on:

• Ability to effectively manage and prioritize large amounts of technical information;
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced office environment;
• Excellent oral and written communication skills;
• Strong analytical thinking and attention to detail;
• Strong client service orientation;
• Ability to model positive organizational values, ethics, and standards of conduct; and
• Strong ability to adapt to change.

Additional information

Conditions of employment: valid Yukon Class 5 driver's license.

Job requirements: travel within Yukon.

Contact details:

For more information regarding the position, please contact Jean Beckerton, Manager, Licensing at the Yukon Water Board Secretariat, at (867) 456-5567 or jean.beckerton@yukonwaterboard.ca

For more information regarding the recruitment process, please contact: Lynn Williams, HR Consultant at lynn.williams@yukon.ca.