Transportation Program Manager

Department

Government of Yukon -> Highways and Public Works - Transportation Engineering Payroll

Location

Whitehorse, YT Y1A 2C6 CA (Primary)

Job Type

Permanent

End Date

Full/Part Time

Full-time

Standard Hours Bi-weekly

Classification

ST19

Salary

$112,048.00 - $130,191.00

Union

YEU

Days Off

Saturday/Sunday

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 www.yukon.ca/hiring-preference .

Job Summary and Requirements

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 is responsible for management of the planning, asset management, design and construction of transportation infrastructure and related projects carried out by the Transportation Engineering Branch. The focus of this position may be Highway or Aviation Design and Construction or bridge projects depending on Branch priorities and capacity.

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; ensure you use a month/year to month/year format and include the duties you performed in each of your positions.

• University degree in Engineering with a focus on civil/structural or related discipline;
• Qualified Engineer as defined by Engineers Yukon (preferably in the discipline of Civil Engineering) and must be registered with Engineers Yukon or licensed as a Professional Engineer in good standing in another Canadian engineering association with ability to obtain a license with Engineers Yukon;
• Experience in Highway design and construction, including geometric alignments and culverts;
• Experience in project management including planning, managing contracts, budgets and supervising technical, professional staff and consultants.

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 should have and may be assessed on 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 on set deadlines;
• Ability to establish strong and effective working relationships with senior management and other stakeholders;
• Ability to plan, organize and lead the design and construction of highways and other structures related to transportation infrastructure projects;
• Ability to plan, organize and lead medium to long term capital development plans.

Conditions of Employment

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

Valid Yukon Class 5 Driver’s License; currently registered or eligible for registration with Engineers Yukon (EY) as a Professional Engineer.

Travel through the Yukon depending upon where projects are located.

Additional information

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

For more information about this position, please contact: Luke Wadey, Manager, Highway & Airport Design & Construction at ***email_hidden*** .

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]

Eligibility List

12 months

Post Date

16 June 2026

Close Date

30 June 2026

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