Operations Manager

Department

Government of Yukon -> Finance - Survey Operations

Location

Whitehorse, YT Y1A 2C6 CA (Primary)

Job Type

Term/Temporary

End Date

12 July 2028

Full/Part Time

Full-time

Standard Hours Bi-weekly

Classification

AR15

Salary

$89,704.00 - $104,043.00

Union

YEU

Days Off

Saturday/Sunday

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

Yukon government’s vision is an engaged and diverse public service that embraces innovation to deliver positive outcomes for Yukoners.

Who we are…

The Yukon Bureau of Statistics (YBS) is a branch of the Yukon government (YG) in the Department of Finance. YBS helps governments, businesses and residents of Yukon make informed decisions with the provision of timely and reliable statistical information. The Bureau collects, analyses and publishes statistical information, and works on statistical research projects and data modelling.

YBS collaborates with and assists YG departments in providing professional expertise and support in data collection, analysis and statistical research. The Bureau also collaborates with Statistics Canada, other federal departments, and provincial/territorial statistical agencies on matters of mutual interest and exchanges ideas and information with them.

The opportunity…

The Operations Manager works collaboratively with YBS research and data science teams and clients to assess project feasibility, design surveys, develop data collection methods, and establish project timelines and budgets during the planning phase. During implementation, the Operations Manager leads all field operations, ensuring data collection activities are conducted on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with established methodological and quality standards. The role includes managing financial and human resources, monitoring data collection progress, adjusting strategies as required, and maintaining effective operational systems to achieve high-quality data collection and target response rates.

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 Business, Economics, Management, Sociology, or a relevant field.
• Recent experience in planning, implementation, management, and evaluation of field operations in data collection.
• Recent experience in supervising a team, including assigning work and managing performance.
• Experience in managing fluctuating workload, including organizing and delegating tasks to meet deadlines.

The following qualifications will be considered as assets:

• Experience working in a similar role within an official statistical agency.
• Experience in project management, including the development of project budgets and monitoring progress against project plan.

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

Desired Knowledge, Skills and Suitability:

To best support the achievement of key strategic and business objectives, candidates may be assessed on:

• Thinking strategically
• Demonstrating client focus
• Leading change and innovation
• Interpersonal Skills
• Verbal and written communications skills
• Ability to plan, develop, implement and evaluate projects on set deadlines

Conditions of employment and/or Job requirements

• Valid Yukon Class 5 Driver's License
• Occasional travel within Yukon
• Occasional adjustment of work hours, including some evenings and weekends,

Additional information

Contact details

If you have any questions about this position, please contact : Bishnu Saha, Director of YBS at ***email_hidden*** .

If you have questions about our recruitment process, please contact : Marg Webb, Human Resource Consultant II, Public Service Commission (HRBP) at [email protected] .

Eligibility List

12 months

Post Date

10 July 2026

Close Date

30 July 2026

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