Yukon Environmental and SocioEconomic Assessment Board is Looking For Assessment Officer at Whitehorse, YT Full Time

Various Communities, Yukon:
Anticipatory 2-year term positions, working 75 hours bi-weekly

Annual salary range $81,543.62 – $94,549.39

What’s 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. To learn more about YESAB, visit us at yesab.ca (https://www.yesab.ca/)

What is an Assessment Officer?

As an Assessment Officer, you are part of our dynamic Assessment group that conducts environmental and socio-economic assessments throughout Yukon. This includes identifying project effects and mitigation measures for significant adverse effects and developing recommendations. Work contributions will also include participation in public forums as needed, as well as the ability to develop, foster and maintain multidisciplinary relationships.

Where do Assessment Officers work?

YESAB consists of 6 Designated Offices throughout the Yukon Territory:

• Watson Lake
• Teslin
• Haines Junction
• Mayo
• Dawson City
• Whitehorse

YESAB’s Head Office is located in downtown Whitehorse.

What locations are available right now?

We are looking to fill two permanent Assessment Officer positions, working in Mayo (https://www.travelyukon.com/en/discover/regions/silver-trail/mayo) or Dawson City (https://dawsoncity.ca/), Yukon

Candidates must be able and willing to relocate to either location if successful.

What is an Assessment Officer – Intake?

This competition will be utilized to assess the knowledge, skills and abilities of candidates who apply for the Assessment Officer position.

As part of this recruitment process candidates may be required to complete a work simulation exercise, as well as an oral interview, to assess proper job fit and ability.

Candidates that certify through this recruitment processes may be eligible for term and/or permanent Assessment Officer positions, in any of the YESAB office locations, if they are to come available within 6-months of the recruitment process.

Candidates that obtain employment are expected to work in the location of their specified designated office.

How do I apply?

Visit YESAB’s 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/2023/03/2023-03-AO-JD.pdf)

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 August 9, 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, or if you require sponsorship, the employer will not consider your job application. International candidates will not be considered at this time.

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.