Project Manager - Whitehorse, Canada - Government of Yukon

Description

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.

The Assessment and Abandoned Mines (AAM) branch of Energy, Mines and Resources (EMR) leads and directs the management and remediation of abandoned mines in the Yukon. Effectively delivering this service to the people of the Yukon requires commitment to the highest levels of professionalism. Our work is focused on environmental protection, health and safety, effective project delivery and sound financial planning.

Our Project Managers are responsible for leading and delivering a variety of projects on remote abandoned mine sites where protection of receiving waters is of vital importance. We are looking for a highly motivated and committed individual who has proven experience in project management and has the ability to handle competing priorities in a fast-paced environment. Collaboration within our multidisciplinary team is critical to our success and therefore the ideal candidate will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

For more information about this position, please contact: Dustin Rainey, AAM Manager at
For more information about the staffing process, please contact Stephanie Aubé, HR Consultant at

Essential Qualifications
Please submit your resume clearly demonstrating how you meet the following qualifications. Please note selection for further consideration will be based on the information you provide in your resume. We strongly recommend that you visit our website on how to write your resume when applying on Yukon government jobs.

• Post-secondary degree in engineering, science, resource management or a related field;
• Experience overseeing projects, including work planning, scheduling, and review of deliverables;
• Experience building partnerships within and outside your organization;
• Experience managing projects related to abandoned mine sites in a northern climate.
  

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

Desired Knowledge, Skills and Suitability
Candidates should have and may be assessed on their:

• Interpersonal skills
• Ability to clearly and effectively communicate and build relationships with a diverse complement of project team members and stakeholders
• Ability to produce effective results under tight timelines and shifting priorities
• Organizational and analytical skills with attention to detail
  

Conditions of Employment

• Valid Class 5 driver's license
  

Job Requirements

• Travel within and outside Yukon Territory