Project Biologist

Yukon Government

Department

Government of Yukon -> Environment - Fish & Wildlife - Species Programs

Location

Whitehorse, YT Y1A 2C6 CA (Primary)

Job Type

Permanent

End Date

Full/Part Time

Part-time

Standard Hours Bi-weekly

Classification

ST16

Salary

$75,601.00 - $87,729.00

Union

YEU

Days Off

As Per Rotation

Travel

10%

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

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

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.

Eligibility List

12 months

Post Date

29 June 2026

Close Date

17 July 2026

Job Description.