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Area Superintendent-Transportation Maintenance

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Whitehorse, Yukon

Temporary
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Overview

The Government of Yukon's Department of Highways and Public Works is hiring a temporary Area Superintendent for the Operational Support Unit in its Transportation Maintenance team. The role oversees procurement, staff and vendors, budgets, human resources and operations or construction projects. Candidates must hold a valid Yukon Class 5 driver's licence and may need to travel.

Responsibilities:

  • Manage procurement of goods and services
  • Oversee staff and contracted service providers
  • Manage budgets, performance and leave
  • Supervise technical and professional staff
  • Manage operations and construction projects

Requirements summary:

  • Experience managing procurement of goods and services
  • Experience managing staff and vendors
  • Experience managing financial and human resources
  • Experience in project management and contracts
  • Experience managing operations or construction projects
  • Valid Yukon Class 5 driver's licence
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2026-11-09
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Job details

SenioritySenior
DepartmentAdministrative
Manages peopleYes
Travelground: moderate
Work settingOffice, Outdoors
Physical demandsphysical low · computer moderate
Driver’s licencerequired
EducationCollege diploma (preferred)
Fields of studyProject Management, Financial Management

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Job description

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 would be for the Area Superintendent for the Operational Support Unit.

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 each of the following qualifications. Please note, selection 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.

  • Experience managing procurement of goods and services.
  • Experience managing staff and/or vendors (e.g. oversight of staff and oversight of contracted service providers, ensuring operational requirements are met).
  • Experience managing financial and human resources, including budget accountability, performance management, and leave management.
  • Experience in project management including managing contracts, budgets and supervising technical and professional staff.
  • Experience managing operations and/or construction projects.
  • Post-secondary education in Project and/or Financial Management or other related discipline would be an asset.

Desired Knowledge, Skills and Suitability:
Candidates should have and may be assessed on:

  • Taking Action and Achieving Results
  • Promoting Common Values and Ethics
  • Developing People
  • Demonstrating Client Focus
  • Modelling Interpersonal Skills and Personal Responsibility
  • Influencing Others
  • Thinking Strategically
  • Leading Change and Innovation

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

Job Requirements

This is a designated position within the Yukon public service which requires the following job requirements:

  • Travel may be required

For more information about this position, please contact: Mackenzie Ingram, Director, Transportation Maintenance Branch at [email protected].

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

If you have questions about our recruitment process or what rewarding career opportunities are available within Highways and Public Works, please contact: Jenna Wyers, at [email protected]

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