Project Manager - Whitehorse, Canada - Yukon Government

Yukon Government

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Whitehorse, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

This posting will be used to fill one full time term position. The term will be for 5 years.

Highways and Public Works - who we are

Employees at Highways and Public Works are responsible for ensuring safe and efficient public highways, airstrips, buildings, and information systems.

Our collective vision is to make a difference in the lives of Yukoners. At all levels of our organization, we value leadership, innovation, teamwork, and keeping our people safe.

Our priorities are to be client focused, to support our people, to build sustainably, and to advance reconciliation throughout Yukon.

This opportunity
The Major Projects Branch performs management services for the large-scale capital projects and green energy projects through the Yukon. The program area includes the planning, regulatory approvals, designs, construction of major Yukon Government capital projects.

This position as Project Manager in
Green Energy will manage
Green (Renewable) Energy
Projects on Yukon Government buildings.

The position will be reporting to the Manager of the
Green Energy Program at the Major Projects Branch, Property Management Division, Highways and Public Works.

The Project Manager in
Green Energy will be responsible for:

_Leading green energy projects on Yukon Government buildings and will have a significant part in the planning of the green energy program;_

- _Building strong working relationships, renewable energy construction and project management;_
- _Ensuring client relationships are maintained, renewable energy construction projects are delivered, planning of projects is executed and your team of consultant and contractors are supported;_
- _Overseeing the design and construction of large-scale renewable energy projects for building and major capital infrastructure, as well as planning future capital projects on Yukon Government buildings throughout the Yukon Territory._

What makes this job unique.
The green energy program for Yukon Government buildings is a significant part of the Yukon Government's climate change initiatives.

The work will include working on new and emerging green energy technologies to help meet Yukon Government's goals in the reduction in greenhouse gas emissions.

Essential Qualifications (what we're looking for in your resume):

Please submit your resume clearly demonstrating how you meet the qualifications listed below; specifically, how your work experience and related duties align with these essential qualifications. (Ensure a month/year to month/year format is used for each work experience. For more information about preparing your resume for a Yukon government posting please _click here_. Note that selection for further consideration will be based solely on the information you provide in your resume.)_

- _A designation in engineering, architecture or project management or considerable experience as a project manager and/or supervisor for capital infrastructure projects;_
- _Experience managing capital infrastructure projects from initial planning to construction, including development and management of scope, procurement, budget, and schedule, preferably in building construction and/or green energy industry;_
- _Experience managing contractors and consultants;_
- _Experience with financial management (i.e. budgeting, planning, _analyzing_ financial data, procuring, etc.);_
- _Experience working with First Nation Governments_
- _Experience in the Renewable Energy field is an asset._
- _Taking Action and Achieving Results;_
- _Promoting Common Values and Ethics;_
- _Developing People;_
- _Demonstrating Client Focus;_
- _Modeling Interpersonal Skills and Personal Responsibility;_
- _Influencing Others;_
- _Thinking Strategically;_
- _Leading Change and Innovation._

Condition of Employment
Valid Yukon Class 5 driver's licence

Job Requirements
Travel throughout the Yukon and Canada

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