Senior Transportation Planner

Yukon Government

Whitehorse, YT
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Join Our Team at the Department of Highways and Public Works!

Are you ready to make a positive impact on Yukon communities? The Department of Highways and Public Works provides the necessary structure that makes life in Yukon possible. Together, we are committed to uphold the values of safety, innovation, teamwork, and leadership in our everyday work.

We are currently seeking a talented individual to join our Transportation team. This position manages the design, execution and evaluation of complex transportation plans to deliver a safe, reliable, and efficient transportation network.  This position works closely with the planning functions in Engineering, Maintenance, Aviation, and Transport Services to implement comprehensive, division-level planning that promotes consistency of planning activities across the division and improves integration of planning with budgeting and asset management objectives for the network. 

For more information on what we offer, terms and conditions of employment, how to apply, and tips on how to prepare and submit your resume, please visit: Careers in the Government of Yukon (yukoncareerpaths.ca)
 

Essential Qualifications

Please submit your resume clearly demonstrating how you meet the qualifications below. Selections for further consideration will be based solely on the information you provide in your resume.

  • Bachelor’s degree in one of the transportation disciplines such as civil engineering, economics, planning or logistics or related field;
  • Experience carrying out and managing economic and/or policy research and analysis of transportation issues and projects;
  • Experience managing and delivering complex projects with multiple stakeholders;
  • Leadership and supervisory experience would be considered an asset

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

Desired knowledge, skills and suitability

The ideal candidate will possess these qualifications, skills and knowledge, but also demonstrate suitability for the role and organizational culture. Key competencies for success in this role include:

  • Ability to collaborate within a team environment as well as work independently;
  • Excellent verbal and written communications skills;
  • Excellent research, analytical and problem-solving skills;
  • Ability to plan, develop, implement and evaluate projects;
  • Ability to establish strong and effective working relationships with senior management, and other stakeholders; and
  • Demonstrated leadership competencies.

Conditions of Employment

This is a designated position within the Yukon public service which requires the following condition(s) of employment:

  • Must possess and maintain a valid Yukon Class 5 driver’s licence or equivalent

Job Requirements

This is a designated position within the Yukon public service which requires the following job requirements:

  • Travel and mandatory use of personal protective equipment.

Additional information

For more information about this position, please contact: Clint Ireland, Director, Transportation Planning Branch at [email protected].

For more information on what is happening at HPW, we encourage you to check us out on Yukon.ca, and Facebook.

If you have questions about our recruitment process or what rewarding career opportunities are available within Highways and Public Works, please contact: Kylie Townend, at [email protected]

Posted July 24, 2025, 1:00 PM PDT


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