Senior Energy Advisor

Job Summary And Requirements

This is for one (1) full-time term position (anticipatory permanent), working 75 hours bi-weekly to March 29, 2030. Temporary Assignments may be considered with prior supervisor approval.

At Energy, Mines and Resources we are committed to a healthy and sustainable resource sector, managed in partnership with Yukoners. We embrace a work environment where problem-solving, creativity, teamwork, risk management and personal effort result in the attainment of our goals and those of our clients.

The Energy Branch delivers and implements energy programs and projects that help Yukoners manage their energy costs by reducing their energy demands, while strengthening the reliability and dependability of the territory’s energy systems. We lead the development of energy policies that support the long-term economic, environmental, and social sustainability of Yukon’s energy future. Our clients consist of Yukon citizens, First Nations, municipalities, businesses and other government departments.

The Senior Energy Advisor is part of a team that develops, implements and evaluates energy programs and initiatives designed to achieve the Yukon’s energy objectives with an emphasis on affordability, reliability, and resilience. This includes rebates, funding and upfront financing for a variety of energy efficiency projects including energy retrofits and renewable energy solutions. This role provides technical support and advice to clients, reviews and reports on program success and challenges, prepares and executes funding agreements, identifies and implements new ways to scale up retrofits and renewable energy system installations, administers electric vehicle charging programs, and manages contracts with external contractors and consultants.

For more information about this position, please contact Emile St. Pierre, a/Manager Energy Programs, at Emile.St-Pierre@yukon.ca .

For more information about the recruitment process, please contact Ravneet Mavi, HR Consultant, at Ravneet.Mavi@yukon.ca .

Resumes may only be accepted through e-recruitment. If you need technical support submitting your application/resume, please contact e-recruitment.clientsupport@yukon.ca .

Essential Qualifications

Please submit your resume clearly demonstrating how you meet the following qualifications. Visit our website on how to write you resume when applying on Yukon Government jobs. 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. A cover letter is not required.

• Post-secondary education in energy, resource management, resource planning, engineering, environmental studies, arts, science, administration, commerce or a related field, or a relevant post-secondary trade certification.
• Experience providing client service and/or program delivery to the public, businesses, First Nations, municipal governments or non-profit organizations.
• Experience assessing energy systems, analyzing technical energy data and/or providing technical advice related to energy.
• Experience working with building energy modelling software would be considered an asset.
  
  

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

Desired Knowledge, Skills And Suitability

Candidates should have and may be assessed on their:

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to provide clear advice and work effectively with clients and stakeholders
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Attention to detail and accuracy when reviewing technical information, agreements, applications and other documentation
• Ability to prioritize work and adapt effectively to changing needs, issues and circumstances
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively as part of a team
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills, including the ability to analyze information, identify options and recommend practical solutions
  
  

Job Requirements

• Travel to various locations in Yukon on occasion
  
  

Eligibility List

12 months