Project Manager

The Opportunity: Project Manager

Who we are: Yukon Energy is the primary generator and transmitter of electrical energy in the Yukon territory, operating within the Traditional Territories of Yukon First Nations. We take pride in our commitment to sustainability and collaboration with Indigenous communities across all our operations.

What will you do: Reporting to the Director of Capital Projects, the Project Manager will play a critical role in the safe and successful delivery of capital projects from start to finish. Key responsibilities include:

• Comprehensive Project Management: Oversee all phases of capital projects, from conception and proposal to final closeout, ensuring projects meet safety, quality, and operational standards.
• Lifecycle Project Delivery: Manage the full project lifecycle, including design, estimating, bidding, contract management, construction, commissioning, and closeout.
• Scope, Schedule, and Budget Oversight: Track and report on project scope, schedule, and budget progress, utilizing strong financial acumen to keep projects aligned with objectives.
• Risk Management: Identify and manage project risks by implementing risk-based contingencies and maintaining risk tracking throughout the project lifecycle.
• Collaborative Coordination: Work closely with Engineering, Operations, and Procurement teams to ensure project alignment and meet overall corporate objectives.

Ideal candidates will bring expertise in project lifecycle management and a solid understanding of tracking financial metrics. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to impactful projects and the advancement of Yukon’s utility infrastructure.

What you need to succeed:

• A 4-year University degree in Engineering (Civil will be considered an asset) or Other professional qualifications will be considered with relevant experience.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) designation and/or Professional Engineering (P.Eng) designation is an asset
• Knowledge of a Crown Corporation Utility operation 
• 5+ years of working experience as a Project Manager on power related projects an asset 
• Working experience in principles and practices of utility engineering as applied to design and construction of projects is preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the Project Management Institutes (PMI) body of knowledge including experience with executing the 5 process groups
• Experience with industry related scheduling systems, including Smartsheet, Microsoft Project, Primavera.
• Experience in the use of MS Office suite including Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Experience in developing project execution plans and budgets
• Demonstrated experience in procurement procedures including:
  1. Contract drafting / review.
  2. Preparation and administration of a variety of competitive bidding instruments (RFI, RFP, ITT, RFQ etc.)
  3. Competitive bid evaluations

 Compensation: Competitive salary and benefit package.

What is in it for you: 

• Northern Allowance: $6,650 + 5% Base Pay added to Base Salary
• Comprehensive Benefit Package that begins the first day of employment
• 4 weeks of vacation leave, 4 weeks of sick leave, 40 hours of special leave
• Travel Allowances for employee and their spouse and dependent(s)
• Annual Wellness Subsidy
• Cell Phone Subsidy
• RRSP Match begins first day of employment
• Flexible work arrangements/Work From Home options
• Training and Development opportunities
• Opportunity to be a part of something greater and help the Yukon

Yukon Energy values diversity in the workplace. We strive to achieve a skilled workforce that is representative of the population we serve, and we are committed to the employment and professional development of Yukon First Nations citizens. First Nations candidates are encouraged to self-declare.

To apply, please go to Recruitment (adp.com).

If you have any questions, please feel free email People & Culture via email at hr@yec.yk.ca. The posting will remain open until the position is filled.

We thank all candidates for applying but only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada for any employer without employer sponsorship.

Date Posted: November 6, 2024