Job Description

Assessment Director (Term)
Full-time, 1.5-year term position, working 75 hours bi-weekly
$125,438.55 - $172,217.55
A hiring preference will apply for qualified candidates of Canadian Indigenous ancestry, with a priority for qualified Yukon First Nation candidates.
What's YESAB?
The Yukon Environmental and Socio-economic Assessment Board (YESAB) is an independent body established under the Umbrella Final Agreement and YESAA legislation in 2003. YESAB conducts environmental and socio-economic assessments of projects before they are approved by the governing body.
Our purpose is to conduct neutral, timely, efficient and effective environmental and socio-economic assessments in the Yukon.
What we offer:
coverage. * Professional development opportunities.

• Retirement savings contributions.
• Paid vacation and flexible work options.
• Work with a team committed to conducting neutral assessments in the Yukon that contribute to protecting the environment and the social, economic, and cultural well-being of Yukon First Nations and residents.

Eligibility

• Degree in environmental studies, natural resource management, public administration, or a related field.
• Exceptional management skills, with the ability to supervise and lead diverse teams.
• Experience managing complex projects through a regulatory or assessment process.
• Strong knowledge of the Yukon Environmental and Socio-economic Assessment Act, Yukon First Nations, and First Nation Agreements.
• Experience engaging with Indigenous governments, government representatives, stakeholders, and project proponents.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and conflict management skills.
• Knowledge of Yukon geography, demographics, cross-cultural issues, and environmental protection issues.
• Experience managing complex projects is required.
• Experience supervising a team is required.
• Experience working in a First Nation government is considered an asset.

Reporting to the Executive Director and as a member of YESAB's executive management team, the is responsible for:

• Overseeing assessment processes across all tiers of YESAB (Designated Offices, Executive Committee, and Panel).
• Providing guidance and direction to Assessment Branch Managers regarding human and financial resources.
• Ensuring consistent application of YESAB's processes, procedures, and legislative requirements.
• Advising on and developing YESAB's assessment policies and practices.
• Ensuring defensible, informed, and clearly articulated assessment recommendations.
• Briefing the Executive Director on emerging issues, sensitive projects, and trends.
• Leading strategic planning, change management, and team development within the Assessment Branch.

Visit YESAB's job board to submit your application. Applications must be received by October 7, 2025, at 11:59 pm Yukon Standard Time.
Anyone who can legally work in Canada can apply for this job. If you are not currently authorized to work in Canada, the employer will not consider your job application.

Skills Required