Manager – Major Energy Projects in Whitehorse

This is a term position until March 2030, working 75 hours bi-weekly. Yukon government's vision is an engaged and diverse public service that embraces innovation to deliver positive outcomes for Yukoners.

The Yukon Development Corporation (YDC) is governed by a board of directors appointed by the Government of Yukon. We have a legislative mandate to participate with the private sector in the economic development of the Yukon. YDC's focus is on the energy transition, through supporting the development of new sources of generation in partnerships with First Nations and utilities. YDC is responsible for oversight of the Yukon Energy Corporation (YEC) on behalf of Yukoners, as its sole shareholder.

Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, the Manager, Major Energy Projects leads the planning and advancement of complex energy infrastructure initiatives, with a primary focus on the Yukon-British Columbia Grid Connect project. The role directs multidisciplinary technical, regulatory and project-management work from early planning and feasibility through design and approvals; manages consultants, budgets, schedules and risks; and works closely with utilities, governments, First Nations and other partners. As a member of YDC's management team, the position provides senior-level advice and decision-ready information to executives, the Board and government to support timely, accountable project delivery and Yukon's energy transition.

Supporting you every step of the way… Yukon government cares about their employees and strives to offer a variety of learning and developmental opportunities including in-house training. Funding may also be available to support further education. Flexible work and leave options may be available allowing you to balance your personal and professional needs. We also have a comprehensive and generous benefits plan, providing for the health and wellbeing of you and your family.

Essential Qualifications:

• Degree in engineering, project management, resource management, environmental studies, business administration, public administration or a related discipline.
• Significant experience leading complex, multi-year infrastructure, energy or capital projects through planning, feasibility, design and regulatory approval stages.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary teams, consultants, contracts, project budgets, schedules, risks and deliverables.
• Experience building collaborative relationships with utilities, governments, regulators, First Nations, industry partners and other stakeholders.
• Experience providing strategic advice, briefings and recommendations to senior executives, boards or elected officials.

Desired Knowledge, Skills and Suitability:

• Taking Action & Achieving Results
• Demonstrating Client Focus
• Developing People
• Thinking Strategically
• Modelling Interpersonal Skills & Personal Responsibility
• Promoting Common Values & Ethics
• Demonstrating sound judgement, political acuity and risk management in a complex project environment

Conditions of Employment: Valid Class 5 driver's licence. Job requirements: Travel within Yukon and occasionally outside the territory; travel by road or air in summer and winter conditions; attendance at community, partner and project meetings; and occasional work outside regular hours to meet project deadlines. This position is in Whitehorse, Yukon, and requires you to work in the office. Remote work is not available for this role.

If you have any questions about this position, please contact Kaila de Boer, Chief Operating Officer, at Kaila.deBoer@yukon.ca. If you have questions about our recruitment process, please contact Hailey Spears, Human Resources Consultant, at Hailey.Spears@yukon.ca.