At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead climate action initiatives and collaborate with diverse stakeholders for a sustainable Yukon.
- Company: Join the Yukon government, a Top 100 Canadian Employer since 2014.
- Benefits: Enjoy comprehensive benefits, professional development, and flexible work options.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for travel and personal growth in a beautiful territory.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on climate resilience while fostering community partnerships.
- Qualifications: Degree in relevant fields and experience in strategic leadership and stakeholder collaboration.
The predicted salary is between 82800 - 101200 $ per year.
Our role as trusted environmental stewards, Department of Environment professionals are committed to a healthy, sustainable and prosperous Yukon. Our people are dedicated to keeping the air, land and water clean, the responsible management of wildlife and fostering opportunities to connect with nature. We enrich governance through building our relationships with Yukon First Nation and transboundary Indigenous partners and through the application of both science and traditional knowledge in our decision-making.
Your role: The Climate Change Secretariat leads the Yukon government's efforts to advance climate action and build climate resilience across the territory and is the designated representative at national and international tables. Working collaboratively across government and with external partners, the Secretariat identifies priorities, supports implementation of climate initiatives, monitors progress and helps ensure government actions contribute to a healthy and resilient Yukon in a changing climate.
What you'll do: We are seeking a strategic and collaborative leader to serve as Director, Climate Change Secretariat. Reporting to the Assistant Deputy Minister, the Director provides executive leadership in the development and implementation of government-wide climate change strategies, policies, programs and initiatives while working closely with external stakeholders to identify needs, opportunities and priorities. This role advises senior government officials on complex issues that require balancing political, social, environmental, scientific, and economic considerations. The Director plays a key role in building partnerships and advancing shared priorities with governments (i.e. Federal, provincial/territorial, municipal, and First Nation) and Indigenous partners, communities, organizations and industries. In addition, the Director is responsible for fostering a high-performing and inclusive workplace, providing direction and support to staff while ensuring resources are aligned with strategic priorities and organizational objectives.
Essential qualifications:
- A Degree in Business or Public Administration, Environmental Science, Geography, Geology, Biology, or a related discipline.
- Experience working with senior-level management, proactively identifying and implementing strategic action.
- Experience managing financial resources/budgets and high-level work planning.
- Experience managing and developing staff.
- Familiarity with HR processes, preferably within a unionized environment, is an asset.
- Experience developing and managing programs and services in support of natural resource management/environment related work.
- Experience working collaboratively with external stakeholders such as First Nations and other governments, communities, mandated boards and councils, national and international committees, etc.
- Experience leading working groups involving other governments, private sector, cross-government committees and/or mandated board and councils, to meet established goals.
Desired leadership competencies: Candidates should have and may be assessed on:
- Thinking strategically
- Leading change and innovation
- Taking action and achieving results
- Leading and developing people
- Modelling interpersonal skills and personal responsibility
- Influencing others
Condition of employment: Valid Yukon Class 5 driver’s license (or equivalent).
Job requirements: Travel within and outside of the territory.
Why joining us is a great idea: Yukon government has been recognized as a Top 100 Canadian Employer since 2014. We support balancing personal and professional needs through comprehensive benefits, the ability to build your professional skills through learning and developmental opportunities, and flexible work and leave options. There’s no best way to tell you why Yukon is an amazing place to live and work but you can see some of what our Territory has to offer here.
Contact details: For more information about this position, please contact: Shehnaz Ali, Assistant Deputy Minister at Shehnaz.Ali@yukon.ca. For more information about the recruitment process please contact: Jamie Hlewka, Human Resources Manager at Jamie.Hlewka@yukon.ca.
Director – Climate Change Secretariat employer: Director - Climate Change Secretariat - (69477)
The Yukon government is an exceptional employer, recognized as a Top 100 Canadian Employer since 2014, offering a supportive work environment that prioritizes personal and professional balance. Employees benefit from comprehensive perks, including flexible work options and opportunities for skill development, all while contributing to meaningful climate action initiatives in one of Canada's most beautiful territories. Join us to make a real impact on the environment and foster partnerships with Indigenous communities in a collaborative and inclusive workplace.
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