Civil Engineer (Term to March 30, 2012)
Property Management Division
Department of Highways and Public Works
Competition No.: 09-ST16-26
Salary: $68,211 to $78,805 per annum

- The Property Management Division (PMD) of Highways and Public Works is a team-oriented environment that works closely in sharing workloads, information, and ideas. The Civil Engineer is responsible for providing professional civil engineering assessment services for PMD. This position is responsible for researching and compiling data to complete risk and vulnerability assessments related to climate change and related permafrost degradation effects on Yukon Government facilities and infrastructure projects. The position will initiate the development and then maintain, standards related to the impact of climate change on government infrastructure. The position provides consulting services as a technical expert on behalf of PMD, Part 4 design of new facilities and renovations, structural investigation of existing facilities and provides design-related expertise to the capital budgeting and prioritization activities of the Division.

- We are looking for an individual who is interested in working in a challenging, fast paced environment where timelines are critical. You will have excellent communication, interpersonal, cross cultural and project management skills and be able to work well under pressure. The ideal candidate must have ability to carry out individual workload and tasks while also being a member of a collaborative interdisciplinary team. Knowledge of construction techniques in a northern environment would be an advantage.

-- Job Requirements(s): Travel within the Territory
A one year eligibility list will be established from this competition to fill future vacancies for identical positions and may also be used for similar positions within the department.

- Approved candidates will be provided reimbursement of interview/relocation expenses if required, in accordance with the Interview and Relocation Expense Directive.

- Go to www.employment.gov.yk.ca for more information or contact Barb Bisson at (867)667-3057. We thank all those who apply but only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

- Quoting the competition number, please submit your resume/application to: Yukon Government, Public Service Commission, Box 2703, 2071 - 2nd Avenue, Whitehorse, Yukon Y1A 2C6. Telephone: (867)667-5653 Fax: (867)667-5755
E-mail: resume@gov.yk.ca