Job Opportunities in Canada
October 1, 2024
Yukon Government
Whitehorse
FULL TIME
Water Quality Field - Lab Technician
This is a full time, permanent position working 75 hours bi-weekly.
At Energy, Mines and Resources, we are committed to a healthy and sustainable resource sector, managed in partnership with Yukoners. We embrace a work environment where problem solving, creativity, teamwork, risk management and personal effort result in the attainment of our goals and those of our clients; while ensuring responsible resource development practices for the benefit of all Yukoners.
The Compliance, Monitoring and Inspections Branch is the enforcement arm of the Department, providing compliance, monitoring, inspection, and enforcement services for natural resource development activities in the territory.
This position provides laboratory, field, and office support for water quality studies and water quality inspections.
For more information about this position, please contact: Geoff Kershaw, Head of Environmental Unit, at Geoffrey.Kershaw@yukon.ca
For more information about the recruitment process, please contact: Colleen Kormos, Human Resource Consultant at Colleen.Kormos@yukon.ca
Essential Qualifications:
Please submit your resume, clearly demonstrating how you meet the following education and experience qualifications. Please note selection for further consideration will be based solely on the information you provide in your resume.
Desired Knowledge, Skills and Suitability:
Candidates should have, and may be assessed on their:
Additional Information:
Conditions of Employment:
At Energy, Mines and Resources, we are committed to a healthy and sustainable resource sector, managed in partnership with Yukoners. We embrace a work environment where problem solving, creativity, teamwork, risk management and personal effort result in the attainment of our goals and those of our clients; while ensuring responsible resource development practices for the benefit of all Yukoners.
The Compliance, Monitoring and Inspections Branch is the enforcement arm of the Department, providing compliance, monitoring, inspection, and enforcement services for natural resource development activities in the territory.
This position provides laboratory, field, and office support for water quality studies and water quality inspections.
For more information about this position, please contact: Geoff Kershaw, Head of Environmental Unit, at Geoffrey.Kershaw@yukon.ca
For more information about the recruitment process, please contact: Colleen Kormos, Human Resource Consultant at Colleen.Kormos@yukon.ca
Essential Qualifications:
Please submit your resume, clearly demonstrating how you meet the following education and experience qualifications. Please note selection for further consideration will be based solely on the information you provide in your resume.
- Undergraduate degree and/or diploma in Water Quality Technology or relevant subject/field
- Experience in multi-parameter sampling procedures, sample collection, and laboratory water quality testing
- Experience in data entry, and database maintenance
Desired Knowledge, Skills and Suitability:
Candidates should have, and may be assessed on their:
- Ability to analyze information in order to develop and effectively communicate recommendations
- Ability to prioritize effectively, set and meet deadlines, and quickly adapt to change
- Ability to assess challenges, exercise effective problem solving skills, and initiate solutions
- Ability to provide strategic advice on approaches and methods of environmental monitoring
- Ability to build positive and collaborative working relationships, becoming part of a select team
- Knowledge and understanding of the principles of water quality objectives, natural resource management, and sustainable development
- Well-developed interpersonal skills
- Excellent writing and organizational skills
- Dependability and ability to work both independently and as part of a team in a results driven environment
Additional Information:
Conditions of Employment:
- Valid Class 5 driver’s license
- Willingness and ability to work in, and travel to, Yukon communities in all seasons, approximately 10-15 times a year (from 2 to 14 days) by aircraft or vehicle
- Occasional field work, completed in all seasons and terrain types, often in remote settings, working longer days, and using a variety of vehicle types e.g. trucks, all-terrain vehicles, helicopters, boats etc.
- Use of personal protective equipment
Eligibility List
12 months
Post Date
01 October 2024
Close Date
15 October 2024
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