Full-time, term & perm positions, working 75 hours bi-weekly:$85,213.08 - $98,804.11:
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.
Click Here (https://yesab.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/YESAB-Benefit-Highlights.pdf) to explore a summary of YESAB's Benefits.
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 Nation Agreements, is required.
- Experience working in a First Nation government is considered an asset.
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.
The Assessment Officer (https://yesab.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/2024-02-AO-Job-Description.pdf), reporting to the Manager, Designated Office, will be a part of the Designated Office Assessment Team. The Assessment Officer is responsible for:
- Conducting environmental and socio-economic assessments in their designated jurisdiction
- Identifying environmental and socio-economic effects of projects
- Ensuring that the Manager of the Designated Office is thoroughly briefed on all assessment details
- Ensuring that participants understand the assessment review process and how to best participate in that process
- Engaging with communities, proponents, Government of Canada, First Nations, and Yukon Government
- Preparing detailed evidence-based recommendation reports that present assessment review outcomes
Visit YESAB’s job board (https://secure.collage.co/jobs/YESAB) 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.
Collection, use and retention of personal information will be in accordance with YESAB’s privacy policies and practices. By submitting your résumé and personal information and/or participating in our interview process, you acknowledge and consent to YESAB’s collection, use and disclosure of your personal information to determine your suitability for this employment opportunity.
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