Job Description

Whitehorse Head Office
Full-time, permanent position, working 75 hours bi-weekly
Annual salary range $ 93,064.28 - $124,085.69

What\xe2\x80\x99s YESAB?

YESAB is an independent, arms-length body responsible for carrying out the assessment responsibilities under the Yukon Environmental and Socio-economic Assessment Act (YESAA). Our commitment is to be an impartial, effective, and efficient organization.

We are a small and passionate team who loves the work that we do and the territory in which we live. We are inspired by different ways of knowing and welcome critical thinking and diverse experience to our teams.

What\xe2\x80\x99s this position about?

The Executive Committee Manager is responsible for strategically managing and leading YESAB\xe2\x80\x99s Executive Committee (EC) team in completing thorough, credible, and defensible environmental assessments of major projects in the Yukon. This position is the liaison between the Executive Committee and the Executive Director and is responsible for ensuring that both parties are apprised of emerging issues and trends.

What will I be doing?

You will be contributing to the enthusiastic and lively work culture of YESAB and will be located in the Whitehorse Head Office. You will be managing all aspects of the Executive Committee team, including human and financial resources. The EC Manager leads the onboarding of new Executive Committee staff and members, and ensures the team has the skills and capacity to effectively manage the assessment of major projects.

The Executive Committee Manager is responsible for:

• Managing the Executive Committee project portfolio to ensure that scope, schedule, and budget targets are met.
• Managing the Executive Committee team to ensure each project assessment is strategically managed and executed in accordance with YESAA and YESAB policies and procedures.
• Providing recommendations to the Executive Committee pertaining to the environmental and socio-economic assessment of major projects in the Yukon.
• Providing recommendations, guidance, and training to YESAB members and staff pertaining to the Executive Committee\xe2\x80\x99s process, legislation, and procedures.
• Ensuring that that Executive Committee assessment processes are inclusive and minimizes barriers to participation through outreach and communication.
• Ensuring that First Nations, communities, proponents, and the public are appropriately engaged in EC processes.
• Ensuring that documents issued by the Executive Committee comply with YESAA and YESAB guidance, and that reasons for decisions are informed, defensible and clearly articulated.
• Coordinating assessment staff, technical support and other resources to support the Executive Committee.
• Budgeting expenditures within approved budget.

What knowledge, skills and abilities do I need for this role?

Having a degree in Environmental Science, Social Science or a similar degree, with general knowledge of Yukon Environment and Socio-economic Assessment Act, as well as Yukon First Nations and First Nations Agreements, is required. In addition, experience with supervision and/or management of teams is necessary.

Experience briefing decision makers/board members and developing recommendations for their consideration would be a preference for the EC Manager. In addition, strong knowledge of environmental and socio-economic effects assessment methods, techniques and practices will contribute to the success of this position. Finally, knowledge of the theories and principles of natural sciences (such as biology, geology, chemistry, hydrology, civil engineering), social and economic sciences, industrial processes, and other related disciplines to assess development projects would be a strong preference to excel and support the collective YESAB team.

If you are interested in leading a team and get excited by the opportunity to ensure that the rules of natural justice and procedural fairness are achieved, then this position is meant for you!

How do I apply?

Visit YESAB\xe2\x80\x99s dedicated Collage job board platform (https://secure.collage.co/jobs/YESAB) to submit your application and view the comprehensive job description (https://yesab.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/23-05-Executive-Committee-Manager-Job-Description.pdf).

As part of this recruitment process candidates may be required to complete a work simulation exercise to assess proper job fit and ability.

A hiring preference will apply for qualified candidates of Canadian Indigenous ancestry, with a priority for qualified Yukon First Nation candidates.

Applications must be received by June 13, 2023 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.

Collection, use and retention of personal information will be in accordance with YESAB\xe2\x80\x99s privacy policies and practices. By submitting your r\xc3\xa9sum\xc3\xa9 and personal information and/or participating in our interview process, you acknowledge and consent to YESAB\xe2\x80\x99s collection, use and disclosure of your personal information to determine your suitability for this employment opportunity.