Project Biologist

Job Summary And Requirements

Project Biologist - Biodiversity

This posting is being used to staff one permanent .8 FTE position working 60 hours biweekly.

Start date: 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 the Project Biologist – Biodiversity, you’ll support our vision and values through development, coordination, and delivery of projects within the department’s Biodiversity program.

For more information about this position, please contact Tom Jung @ ***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.

• A university degree in wildlife biology, ecology, zoology, or a related discipline;
• Substantial experience in advanced data analyses using GIS and R software;
• Considerable experience in report writing, including peer-reviewed reports or publications;
• Experience coordinating wildlife-related field projects, using non-invasive and capture-mark-recapture methods;
• Experience in coordinating and managing wildlife sample collection in a laboratory; and
• Experience procuring and maintaining scientific and other equipment and supplies.

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 strategic/operational needs of this position, candidates will be assessed on the following:

• Strong working knowledge of Yukon wildlife;
• Ability to design and conduct wildlife studies or surveys;
• Ability to interpret and communicate scientific results in written formats;
• Ability to manage multiple, changing priorities and problem solve;
• Effective project management skills;
• Ability to maintain relationships within and outside of government; and
• Ability to collaborate effectively with others while also operating with minimal oversight.

Please do not provide a cover letter. It will not be reviewed.

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 .

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Eligibility List

12 months