Manager - Environmental Compliance & Inspections - (68877) Government of Yukon -> Environment - Environmental Protection and Assessment-Compliance & Inspection
Location Whitehorse, YT Y1A 2C6 CA (Primary)

Job Type Permanent
End Date Full/Part Time Full-time
Standard Hours Bi-weekly 75
Classification ST18
$105,596.00 - $122,633.00 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 to fill 1 full time permanent position.
The Environmental Protection & Assessment Branch (EPA) works to protect human health and the environment by establishing and implementing regulations and programs to safeguard and enhance the quality of the territory’s air, land and water. Our Environmental Compliance & Inspection section is seeking an individual to manage a team that verifies compliance of Environment Act and Waters Act through inspections of authorizations, as well as responding to environmental spills and public concerns. The work of this team includes, but is not limited to, conducting compliance inspections; providing advice,



guidance and direction to stakeholders; responding to environmental complaints; taking soil, air, and water samples for regulatory purposes; and overseeing Yukon’s 24/7 spill reporting and response program.
The ideal candidate will be an expert in the field of environmental protection and a leader in the promotion of best environmental practices. They will have strong interpersonal, communication and conflict resolution skills to build and maintain relationships and resolve differences among parties with conflicting and/or strongly-held views and interests. In support of a one-government approach to compliance, the ideal candidate will demonstrate strong collaboration and coordination across different branches within government or another institution. The successful candidate will also be able to demonstrate the ability to work in a setting with numerous and changing priorities, and the ability to develop and apply risk-based enforcement and compliance strategies.
Essential Qualifications (what we’re looking for in your application) Post-secondary degree in science, environmental management, or related discipline;
Considerable experience leading and mentoring a team of professionals,



preferably in a compliance and enforcement setting;
Considerable experience managing financial resources and operations of a program or unit;
Experience interpreting and applying legislation, preferably the Yukon Setting Act, Waters Act and regulations (or equivalent);
Considerable experience conducting inspections, developing inspection and compliance plans and strategies in a regulatory workplace;
Experience with sampling techniques and best practices for industrial and commercial waste management would be an asset;
Candidates who have education, training, and/or experience equivalent to the essential qualifications listed above may be equally considered.
Desired Knowledge, Skills and Suitability Modeling Interpersonal Skills and Personal Responsibility
Developing People
Influencing Others
Thinking Strategically
Taking Action and Achieving Results
Leading Change and Innovation
Demonstrating Client Focus
Promoting Common Values and Ethics
Additional Information Conditions of Employment:
Valid Class 5 Yukon driver’s licence; hazardous materials technician-level certification (or equivalent), or acquire within 12 months of hire.
Job Requirements:
The incumbent may be exposed to potentially hazardous materials and will be required to travel to Yukon communities and work in the field.
Standard First Aid or ability to acquire within 6 months of hire.
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