Yukon Government Looking for Transportation Analyst at Whitehorse, YT Full Time

Highways and Public Works – who we are

Employees at Highways and Public Works 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 Transportation Engineering Branch is responsible for the planning, design, rehabilitation and construction of different highways, bridges and transportation infrastructure throughout Yukon. There are currently approximately 90 people working at the Branch; we’re a diverse group of people who truly enjoy working together. The work is fast paced, varied and there isn’t a lot of downtime – even in the winter, as our planning and the majority of the design work is completed by our employees.

Reporting to the Manager, Planning and Programming, the Transportation Analyst is responsible to provide strategic guidance for the Branch in areas related to capital program planning, transportation planning and technology-based transportation infrastructure. The Analyst supports the prioritization of transportation investment decisions by identifying objectives, gathering information, considering options and recommending potential solutions. The Analyst may be involved in leading the delivery of key planning projects for the branch, often multi-disciplinary in nature.

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Essential Qualifications (what we’re looking for in your resume):

Post-secondary education in Engineering, Mathematics, Planning, Business or Public Administration or related discipline;

Experience in policy analysis, research, development, writing and evaluation;

Experience planning and coordinating multi-disciplinary projects; and,

Experience in procurement and contract management.

If your resume shows education, training, and/or experience equivalent to the essential qualifications listed above, your application may be equally considered.

Desired Knowledge, Skills and Suitability (what candidates will be assessed on):

Excellent verbal and written communications skills;

Excellent research, analytical and problem solving skills;

Ability to plan, develop, implement and evaluate projects;

Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail to produce quality work;

Ability to establish strong and effective working relationships with senior management, and other stakeholders; and

Ability to collaborate within a team environment as well as work independently.

Conditions of Employment

Valid Yukon class 5 driver’s licence.

Job Requirements

Travel throughout the Yukon

Additional Information

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Questions?

If you have questions about this position, please contact Adam Luciano, Manager, Transportation Planning and Programming at adam.luciano@yukon.ca

If you have questions about applying on a job with Yukon government or if you need an accommodation for this staffing process, please contact HR Consultant, Kylie Townend at kylie.townend@yukon.ca

Eligibility List

12 months

Post Date

2 May 2022

Close Date

13 May 2022