This posting is to fill a 1-year term , anticipatory permanent position working 75 hours bi-weekly. Underfills may be considered.

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 Property Management Division of Highways and Public Works builds and maintains government buildings to provide safe workplaces for YG employees and public access to government services. We provide planning, design, project management, maintenance, custodial and grounds keeping services to Yukon’s buildings. We employ tradespeople, architects, engineers, labourers, administrators, and many other exciting careers.

Realty and Capital Planning Analysts play a key role in the management of almost 600 Yukon government buildings that support a wide range of public services that Yukoners, their families and their communities rely on. You will work closely with all Yukon government departments to identify and plan for long term capital needs and develop solutions that maximize the value and life span of government buildings.

We are looking for a strategic thinker who is client focused and can thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative work environment. If you enjoy working on challenging and dynamic projects then this may be the job for you.

Essential Qualifications

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 refer to www.employment.gov.yk.ca/resume.html. Note that selection for further consideration will be based solely on the information you provide in your resume.)

• Completion of post-secondary education in Economics, Public or Business Administration, Commerce, Planning, Architecture, Engineering or a related discipline;
• Experience researching, developing, and analyzing business or policy options;
• Experience, training or certification in project management or asset management;

Candidates who have education, training, and/or experience equivalent to the essential qualifications listed above may be equally considered.

Desired Knowledge, Skills and Suitability

Candidates should have and may be assessed on:

• Strong organizational, research and analytical skills;
• Ability to manage a large workload and respond to changing needs;
• Ability to take initiative while working independently and in a team environment; and
• Interpersonal and communication skills, to build effective working relationships inside and outside the organization

Conditions of Employment

• None

Job Requirements

• This position generally works in a typical office environment with the possibility of hybrid remote/office work. Occasional trips required to other locations in Whitehorse for client meetings or site visits.
  
  Infrequent travel to Yukon communities may be required 1-3 times per year for 1-3 days at a time. Travel is normally by automobile or occasionally aircraft.

Additional Information

• Find out what we offer our employees
• See why Yukon government has been identified as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers since 2014

If you have questions about this position, please contact Anthony DeLorenzo, Director, Realty and Capital Asset Planning at Anthony.DeLorenzo@yukon.ca

If you have questions about applying on a job with Yukon government or if you need an accommodation for this staffing process, please contact Kendall Pigeau, HR Consultant, kendall.pigeau@yukon.ca

Do NOT email resumes to above email addresses. Your application must be submitted through the E-Recruitment system to be considered. Please familiarize yourself early with the system. If you need assistance, please contact E-recruitment.clientsupport@yukon.ca.