Job Description

Job posting closes: August 25, 2025, at 05:00 p.m. (Yukon Standard Time)

At our core, the City of Whitehorse is committed to cultivating an inclusive employee community and workspace, confronting racism and biases for fairness and equity, while advancing reconciliation and accessibility.

The City promotes work-life balance for its employees and offers flexible work arrangements, such as work from home and compressed work weeks, subject to applicable administrative directives.

An Eligibility List may be established from this job posting – The duration of the eligibility list will be 6 months.  Future vacancies will be filled by going to the next highest-ranked candidate until the eligibility list expires.  The City wishes to thank all applicants for their interest, but only those candidates selected to advance in the recruitment will be contacted.  Note that only those candidates eligible to work in Canada legally will be considered.

This position is covered by a collective agreement between the City of Whitehorse and the Public Service Alliance of Canada/Yukon Employees Union. 

Technologist, Sr. 

Job Code: 104

Department: Water and Waste Services

Job Summary: 

The incumbent provides senior technical, project management and construction administrative services and ensures compliance with all regulatory requirements. 

Duties and Responsibilities: 

1. Oversee the monitoring and testing of all raw water, potable water, and wastewater quality to ensure regulatory compliance and prepare monthly and annual water license reports. 
2. Manage, coordinate, monitor, report and inspect the progress of projects, including evaluating the performance of consultants and contractors. Issue "stop-work" orders and recommend the issuance of construction completion and final acceptance certificates. 
3. Review and assist in preparing designs, detail drawings, specifications, bylaws, project estimates and controlling budgets in the area of responsibility. 
4. Provide technical support relating to SCADA systems and other process controls, including programming, ensuring the integrity of data, testing, evaluating and making recommendations to ensure efficient operations and regulatory compliance. 
5. Compile statistics, analyze technical data, undertake studies, research, prepare and present reports. 
6. Provide input into department budgets, strategic planning, manuals, servicing standards and operations in compliance with policies and agreements. 
7. Prepare proposals and tenders, evaluate, award and recommend acceptance or rejection of proposals in accordance with procurement practices. 
8. Coordinate and update asset management systems relating to City infrastructure and new capital projects. 
9. Act as Manager, Water and Waste Services as assigned. 
10. Follow, so far as is reasonably practicable, established safety procedures and standards. 
11. Other related duties. 

Working Conditions: 

Majority of work is in a normal office environment. Exposure to inclement weather, confined spaces, noise, dust, fumes, traffic, extreme temperatures, raw sewage, pumping systems, utility lines, uneven terrain and construction sites when conducting site visits and managing projects. 

Knowledge and Skills: 

• Diploma in related discipline including Engineering Technology, Environmental, Water/Wastewater, etc. EOCP certification is an asset. 
• 5 years related experience including 2 years in a senior capacity and 6 months on the job training. 
• Landfill Operator's Certification (21 hours), Dam Site Inspection Course (14 hours), Standard First Aid (14 hours), Confined Space Entry (14 hours), Electrical Hazards and Trenching Safety (14 hours) = Total 77 Hours
• Proven project management, decision-making/problem solving, and interpersonal skills.
• Good organizational, prioritizing and multi-tasking skills and ability to work unsupervised. 
• Proven written and oral communication skills. 
• Ability to foster and maintain effective relationships among peers and/or stakeholders. 
• Valid Yukon Class 5 Drivers License. 

Examples of Required Equipment To Operate: 

Light transportation vehicle, canoe or small boat, sampling, testing and recording equipment, engineering calculator and safety equipment; gas detectors; communications and office equipment, computer with applications including Outlook, GIS, Word, database programs, Excel, Landfill scale software, AutoCAD, SCADA, and various Engineering software packages, Traffic Signal Counters and Controllers, and flowmeters. 

Accommodation Requests:

Shortlisted candidates who require accommodation or have accessibility needs during the selection process are encouraged to contact the Recruiter and make requests to ensure their full participation. The City of Whitehorse is committed to reviewing requests and making arrangements for reasonable accommodation and accessibility requests. You may email GeorgeAnthony.Lapido@whitehorse.ca and careers@whitehorse.ca.

Other Details:

Job seekers are required to create an online profile and submit their application electronically through the City's online Applicant system via www.whitehorse.ca/careers. Instructions on applications are provided at  https://www.whitehorse.ca/our-government/employment/how-to-apply/. If you have any further questions regarding this posting, please get in touch with the recruiter at HR@whitehorse.ca.

To apply for this position, you are required to submit your resume. 

Various tests and/or exams may be administered as part of the recruiting process. 

At the time this posting closes, candidates must have valid and current licenses/certifications/education that match the position requirements. Candidates who are selected to continue with the recruiting process will be required to provide proof of qualifications during their interview.