Job title: GRADCORPS – Regional Fish & Wildlife Technician
Company: Government of Yukon
Job description: Are you a post-secondary grad ready to put your education and skills to work for the people of Yukon? The GradCorps program has exciting internships for you – the next generation who will make a difference.This posting is restricted to persons of Indigenous ancestry. Please see additional program eligibility information below.The Yukon public service has a unique opportunity for recent graduates who have a post-secondary diploma or degree but lack real-world work experience. With GradCorps, you can kick-start your career while putting your passion, ideas and energy to work with the Yukon public service.The Department of Environment has a GradCorps opportunity for a Regional Fish & Wildlife Technician. This position assists in the management and monitoring of fish and wildlife populations within the Northern Tutchone Region. The successful candidate will support government biologists and resource managers in the monitoring of key species, including moose, caribou, freshwater fish, and other wildlife of cultural and ecological importance.This position will work for a one-year Term from approximately May 2025 to April 2026. The salary will be 80% of the starting salary – $68,180For more information on this program, please click to visit the GradCorps information website, email .Essential Qualifications
Please note selection for further consideration will be based solely on the information you provide in your resume. If this opportunity interests you, please submit your resume clearly indicating your:
- A post-secondary degree or diploma in biological or environmental sciences or related field;
- Coursework in fish/wildlife management, human dimensions in natural resource management, and/or First Nations studies would be an asset;
- Experience with fish or wildlife field studies would be an asset.
Desired Knowledge, Skills and Suitability
Candidates should have and may be assessed on:
- Ability to work both independently and within a team
- Clear and respectful communications
- Attention to detail for collecting, recording and managing data
- Willingness to learn new techniques and adapt to changes
- Understanding cultural and community perspectives in the Northern Tutchone Region
Additional InformationConditions of Employment: Class 5 Yukon Drivers’ License.Job Requirements: Must be willing to travel throughout the Yukon and work evening/weekends.NOTE: To qualify for the GradCorps program, you must:
- be a resident of Yukon or a person of Yukon First Nations ancestry*
- have graduated with a diploma or degree from a recognized post-secondary institution within the past two years (2023, 2024 or 2025 grads – all requirements for graduation must be complete before internship start date)
- have little or no work experience in your field of study
*If you are a resident of Yukon who completed your studies outside of the territory, you may apply up to two years after graduation.
Expected salary: $85225 – 98818 per year
Location: Mayo, YT
Job date: Thu, 28 Nov 2024 02:29:27 GMT
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