Program Technician - Habitat

Department

Government of Yukon -> Environment - Environment-Bilateral Nature Agreement-Director

Location

Whitehorse, YT Y1A 2C6 CA (Primary)

Job Type

Casual

End Date

01 October 2026

Full/Part Time

Full-time

Standard Hours Bi-weekly

Classification

ST13

Salary

$41.53 - $48.13

Union

OTH

Days Off

As Per Rotation

Travel

25%

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 .

Job Summary and Requirements

Program Technician – Habitat Programs

This is a casual position working 75 hours bi-weekly until October 1, 2026.

Our role

As trusted environmental stewards, Department of Environment professionals are committed to a healthy, sustainable and prosperous Yukon. Our people are dedicated to keeping the air, land and water clean, the responsible management of wildlife and fostering opportunities to connect with nature. We enrich governance through building our relationships with Yukon First Nation and transboundary Indigenous partners and through the application of both science and traditional knowledge in our decision-making.

Your role

As a Habitat Technician, you’ll support our vision and values by supporting the Habitat Program through program data management and project coordination. You will play a key role in maintaining high-quality geospatial and vegetation data, producing clear and informative reports, and assisting with the design and logistics of field programs. Your work will help ensure that habitat information is accurate, accessible, and effectively used to inform conservation and land management decisions.

For more information about this position, please contact Caitlin Willier at ***email_hidden*** .

Essential Qualifications

To be considered for this opportunity, you’ll need to demonstrate how you meet the following qualifications in your resume. Be sure to highlight how the experience you have acquired aligns with the ‘must haves’ for this position, including the month and year for each work experience entry. Selection for further consideration is based solely on the information you provide in your resume.

• Diploma in environmental sciences or related field, including physical geography, biology or natural resources.
• Experience in compiling, entering, and managing environmental or biophysical data
• Experience interpreting and summarizing environmental or biological data for a variety of audiences
• Experience with geospatial tools and data including GIS software such as ArcGIS or QGIS.

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

Knowledge, Skills and Suitability

To support key objectives and operational needs of this position, candidates should have and will be assessed on the following:

• Knowledge of Yukon or northern ecosystems and plants
• Knowledge of plant species nomenclature, taxonomy, and standardized biological naming conventions.
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong organization skills and attention to detail
• Self-motivation and the ability to work independently
• Strong ability to organize and manage time

Why joining us is a great idea .

Yukon government has been recognized as a Top 100 Canadian Employer since 2014.

We support balancing personal and professional needs through comprehensive benefits, the ability to build your professional skills through learning and developmental opportunities, and flexible work and leave options .

Eligibility List

None

Post Date

29 May 2026

Close Date

11 June 2026

Program Technician JD