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Job Summary And Requirements
This is a one year term position. Temporary Assignments will be considered.
Highways And Public Works – Who We Are
We are responsible for ensuring safe and efficient public highways, airstrips, buildings and information systems.
Our collective vision is to make a difference in the lives of Yukoners.
At all levels of our organization, we value leadership, innovation, teamwork and keeping our people safe.
Our priorities are to be client focused, to support our people, to build sustainably and to advance reconciliation throughout Yukon.
This opportunity…
The Project Director, Capital Infrastructure Delivery Office provides oversight for major transportation infrastructure projects. We are looking for leaders with expertise in transportation infrastructure in a northern environment and highly developed cultural and political acumen to direct large, complex projects on Yukon highways, bridges and airports. If you are interested in this exciting opportunity to use your project management skills, we’d like to hear from you.
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Essential Qualifications (what we’re looking for in your resume):
Please submit your resume clearly demonstrating how you meet each of the following qualifications. Please note, selection for further consideration will be based solely on the information you provide in your resume.

• Significant experience managing large projects, ideally in transportation infrastructure and in a northern environment, including managing employees and contracts;
• Completion of post-secondary education in Engineering or a relevant discipline*;
• Experience working with diverse stakeholders and partners;
• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification is considered an asset.
• Registered (or eligible for registration) as an Engineer with the Association of Professional Engineers of Yukon (APEY) is considered an asset;

Please ensure your resume describes your experience relevant to the qualifications listed above. * NOTE - resumes showing equivalent education, training and experience to the above-listed essential qualifications will be equally considered.
Candidates will be assessed on these core competencies for leadership excellence :

• Modelling Interpersonal Skills and Personal Responsibility – Developing Self Awareness; Taking Personal Responsibility
• Influencing Others – Partnering; Building Consensus
• Promoting Common Values and Ethics – Modelling/Integrating Values and Ethics
• Taking Action and Achieving Results – People Management; Financial Management
• Thinking Strategically – Information Gathering and Analysis; Communication; Decision Making and Evaluation

For the complete competency profile, please see the job description attached to this posting.
Additional Information

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Questions?
If you have questions about this position, please contact Joanna Shewen, ADM Capital Infrastructure Delivery Office at [email protected]
If you have questions about applying on a job with Yukon government or if you need an accommodation for this staffing process, please contact Marg Webb, HR Consultant at [email protected]
Eligibility List
11 months