Job Description

Assessment Officer
Recruiting for term positions as they become available, working 75 hours bi-weekly
$87,769.48 - $101,768.24
A hiring preference will be applied to qualified candidates of Canadian Indigenous ancestry, with a priority given to qualified Yukon First Nation candidates.
Location:
The Assessment Officer may work from one of YESAB's six designated office locations, which are:
Dawson City - Haines Junction - Mayo - Teslin - Watson Lake - Whitehorse
Relocation incentives may be available for certain locations
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:

• Comprehensive benefit 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

• An undergraduate degree and/or post-secondary training in environmental science, social science or a similar field of study, or relevant work experience is preferred.
• General knowledge of the Yukon Environmental and Socio-economic Assessment Act, as well as Yukon First Nations and First Nation Agreements, is required.
• Experience working in a First Nation government is considered an asset.

The Assessment Officer, reporting to the Senior Assessment Officer, will be a part of the Assessment Unit. Assessment Officer responsibilities include:

• Identifying environmental and socio-economic effects of projects
• Ensuring that the Senior Assessment Officer is thoroughly briefed on assessment details
• Ensuring that participants understand the assessment review process and how to best participate in that process
• Engaging with communities, proponents, the Government of Canada, First Nations, and the Yukon Government
• Preparing detailed evidence-based recommendation reports that present assessment review outcomes

Only those who are screened in will be contacted. As part of this process, YESAB may create an eligibility list of candidates who meet the essential qualifications for the position. This list may be used to fill future vacancies within a defined time period. Being placed on the eligibility list does not guarantee an offer of employment.
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.

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