Job title: Community Operations Technician
Company: Government of Yukon
Expected salary: $66522 – 76947 per year
Location: Whitehorse, YT
Community Operations Technician Job Details:
Who we are:
As the Yukon government’s most diverse department, Community Services has a place for you. Under the Community Services umbrella, there are where you can apply your skillset. All branches strive to empower communities to be vibrant, healthy, and sustainable. Community Services develops our team and invests in people so together we can equip Yukon communities with the tools and knowledge to foster a higher quality of life for all Yukoners.
As one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers for 2023 a career with Yukon Government’s public service offers you an opportunity to expand your skillset and build relationships with stakeholders and colleagues.
Your impact
The role of a Community Services employee reaches across the territory. Your strong will to better your community will empower Yukoners to lead healthy, productive, and resilient lives through accessible and integrated programs.
About the branch:
Clean, safe and sustainable drinking water is critical to life and thriving Yukon communities. Community Operations operates water treatment plants in unincorporated communities and oversees the delivery of drinking water to some areas. The branch also ensures the safe and sustainable hauling of wastewater in Old Crow.
The branch manages 16 solid waste facilities and supports 13 recycling depots and two recycling processors across the territory.
Community Operations is implementing an environmentally and financially responsible regional model for solid waste in the Yukon based on the recommendations from the Ministerial Committee on Solid Waste, which includes representation from municipalities, the Association of Yukon Communities, and Yukon government officials.
About the job:
This position is responsible for assisting with the day to day operations and administration of solid waste, recycling and household hazardous waste programs in unincorporated communities in the territory. Approximately 80% of this position is field-based and requires unaccompanied travel to the communities, frequent hauling of a tandem axle dump trailer, performing maintenance tasks, and liaising with contractors and members of the public. Approximately 20% of this position is office based and includes working with the Community Operations Supervisors to; plan future projects and tasks, track inspections and required follow-up, managing contracts such as those for hazardous waste and ensuring projects are on budget.
Additional Information:
Conditions of Employment: Valid Yukon class 5 driver’s license or equivalent.
Job Requirements: Willingness to travel frequently, most often involving day trips, but with some occasional overnight trips.
Essential Qualifications:
- Experience performing basic mechanical, construction and maintenance repairs/projects.
- Experience managing projects.
- Experience ensuring regulatory compliance.
- Experience working with the public and contractors.
Candidates who have education, training, and/or experience equivalent to the above qualifications may be equally considered.
What you need to consider before submitting your application:
Prior to submitting your resume an must be created as applications are only accepted through the system. Please do not email your resume to the contacts on the ad.
Resumes are ONLY assessed based off candidates’ ability to communicate how they have demonstrated the essential qualifications from their professional, volunteer, or educational experience within their resume clearly indicating the specific position the responsibilities or duties were performed.
Candidates must clearly state the length of time they performed the essential qualifications in their role(s) (ex. month/year to month/year).
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Desired Knowledge, Skills, and Suitability:
These are competencies and/or job specific proficiencies that are effective to be successful in the role and may be assessed during the recruitment process.
- Knowledge of solid waste disposal, hazardous waste management, waste recycling, and composting.
- Experience coordinating logistics.
- Ability to review operations for compliance.
- Ability to use tact and persuasive communication skills when dealing with stakeholders.
- Knowledge of workplace hazards and safety, its application, and any applicable legislation.
- Ability to work independently and be adaptable to work situations.
- Knowledge of MS Office (i.e. Word, Excel, Outlook, databases, etc.)
Contact info:
For more information about the role, please contact: Dave Albisser, Director, Operations and Programs at
For more information about the organization and recruitment process, please contact: Lauren Teiman, Human Resource Consultant at
Eligibility List
12 months
Post Date
3 October 2023
Close Date
17 October 2023
Job Description
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