Department

Government of Yukon -> Energy, Mines & Resources - Forest Management Planning & Development

Location

Whitehorse, YT Y1A 2C6 CA (Primary)

Job Type

Permanent

End Date

Full/Part Time

Full time

Standard Hours Bi-weekly

75

Classification

ST14

Salary

$85,225.00 - $98,818.00

Union

YEU

Days Off

Saturday/Sunday

Travel

10%

Admissibility

Open to all Candidates, Preference - Canadian Indigenous Ancestry, Preference - Yukon First Nations ancestry

This competition is open to all candidates who meet the above noted Admissibility. A hiring preference will apply for qualified candidates of Canadian Indigenous ancestry, with a priority for qualified Yukon First Nation candidates. This initiative is in support of Yukon government’s goal for a representative public service. For more information on the hiring preference visit www.yukon.ca/hiring-preference.

Job Summary and Requirements

This is a full-time permanent position working 75 hours bi-weekly.

At Energy, Mines and Resources (EMR), 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.

The Forest Management Branch is responsible for the management of Yukon's forest resources and is committed to responsible and sustainable development. The branch is embarking on a continuous improvement process to effectively align its resources with the needs of its clients.



A strong emphasis on integrity and professional conduct will contribute to building and maintaining relationships with various agencies within the Government of Yukon and other levels of government.

As a development forester you would be responsible for providing support for all aspects of forest management in the Yukon including implementation of higher-level forest resources management plans, development of timber harvest plans and roads, licensing and permitting, engaging with first nations, industry, stakeholders and the public.

For more information about the Forest Management Branch and this position, please visit our career profile.

For more information about this position, please contact Neal Allison, Operations Manager at [email protected] or Julie Houle, Operations Manager at [email protected].

For more information about the recruitment process, please contact Belinda Potvin, HR Consultant at [email protected].

Essential Qualifications:

Please submit your resume clearly demonstrating how you meet the following qualifications. Visit our website on how to write your resume when applying on Yukon Government jobs. Please note selection for further consideration will be based solely on the information you provide in your resume; ensure you use a month/year to month/year format and include the duties you performed in each of your positions.

- Degree in Forest Management or a related field




- Experience developing or applying forest harvesting policies, standards, ground rules or guidelines
- Experience in applying or administering resource legislation, preferably related to forest management
- Experience working with various levels of government, First Nations, stakeholder groups, contractors, the public and forest licensees (examples include negotiating and resolving issues)

Candidates who have education, training, and/or experience equivalent to the qualifications listed above may be considered.

Desired Knowledge, Skills and Suitability:

We are looking for an individual with operational and client service experience to work within a team of foresters and forest technicians. Development Foresters work under the direction of a Forester to support all aspects of forest management including planning, tenures and engaging with First Nations, industry, stakeholders, and the public. The individual must be able to draw on their own forestry education and experience to problem-solve difficult and complex situations. This individual must have strong written and oral communication skills, display competencies in self-management and be able to work effectively in a team atmosphere and independently. Initiative and social awareness are also key to successfully carrying out Forest Management Branch’s mandate.

Additional Information:

Conditions of Employment

- Valid Class 5 driver’s license
- Pre-Employment Medical Clearance

Job Requirements

- Travel to various locations in the Yukon on a regular basis

Eligibility List

12 months

Post Date

10 August 2026

Close Date

24 August 2026

Job Description

Dev. Forester.Jd.Aug.2026

📌 Development Forester (Whitehorse)
🏢 Yukon Government
📍 Whitehorse