Job Description

Manager, Designated Office

Whitehorse Designated Office

Full-time, permanent position, working 75 hours bi-weekly

$100,700.14 - $129,669.55

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

Secondments from Yukon First Nation or other governments will be considered.

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Eligibility

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

Location:

The Manager, Designated Office\'s work location is in Whitehorse, Yukon

Relocation incentives may be available.

The , reporting to the Regional Operations Manager, will be a part of the Designated Office Assessment Team, as well as YESAB\'s management team. The Manager, Designated Office is responsible for:

• Managing, leading and supporting all projects assessed in the Whitehorse Assessment District
• Ensuring that the Regional Operations Manager is thoroughly briefed on all assessment details
• Ensuring that participants understand the assessment review process and how to best participate in that process
• Maintaining relationships with proponents, Government of Canada, First Nations and Yukon Government
• Preparing detailed evidence-based recommendation reports that present assessment review outcomes
• Managing the operations of the Designated Office and providing support, guidance, and supervision

Visit to submit your application. Applications must be received by March 4, 2024, 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.

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Yukon Environmental and Socio-economic Assessment Board