Emergency Planning Officer

trondek· Natural Resources
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📍 Dawson City, Yukon, CanadaTerm Full Time

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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY  

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC WITH PREFERENCE TO TH CITIZENS

Competition #: 2026-04-007


Emergency Planning Officer - Term 

Department:  Natural Resources 

Location: Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in Offices – Dawson, YT  

Posting Date:  April 22, 2026 

Standard Hours Bi-Weekly:  75 

Start Date:  Immediately 

End Date:  One (1) year from start date 

Salary:  Level 6 Step 1 ($3,089.25 bi-weekly) 

 

Closing Date:  Until Filled

 

Reporting to the Land Guardian Manager, the Emergency Planning Officer is responsible for supporting the administration, planning and preparedness of the TH Government’s Emergency Management Plan. The incumbent develops, organizes and delivers emergency preparedness and management education and training programs within the TH Government, and supports the review and updating of Departmental emergency plans. The incumbent works in coordination with the Occupational Health & Safety Officer and Primary Incident Command to support emergency operations and planning. 

 

An Eligibility List may be established from this competition – the duration of the eligibility list may be up to 12 months. The eligibility list may be used to fill future permanent full-time, permanent part-time, temporary full-time, temporary part-time, term, or auxiliary on-call vacancies within the same department and classification based on the organizational needs by going the next highest ranked candidate until the eligibility list expires.  

 

If this opportunity interests you, please submit a cover letter & resume clearly demonstrating the qualifications below, as selection for further consideration will be based solely on the information you provide. Applications will not be accepted without a cover letter and resume. 

 

Essential Qualifications:  

  • Post-secondary degree or diploma in emergency management, public administration, project management or a related discipline, along with a minimum of one year of relevant work experience; an equivalent combination of education, knowledge, skills and experience may be considered. 
  • Experience collaborating with Citizens and Indigenous knowledge holders in integrating Traditional Knowledge and TH culture with programs and services is an asset.  
  • Knowledge of environmental, land and resource issues, development activities, legislation and regulations affecting Yukon First Nations.  
  • Knowledge of emergency management theories and practices.  
  • Experience in leading stakeholder and intergovernmental collaboration is an asset.  
  • Experience in leading, mentoring and coaching teams is an asset.  
  • Proficiency with Microsoft 365 (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint).   
  • Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in sensitive or high-pressure situations. 

 

Conditions of Employment: 

  • Criminal Records Check. 
  • Valid Class 5 Driver’s license with clear driver’s abstract. 
  • ICS100/200 training. 
  • TH101 Cultural Awareness training. 

 

A detailed job description is available upon request. 


Apply online at: https://www.trondek.ca/work-with-us/job-board/

Phone:  (867) 993-7100   Send inquiries to:  hrjobs@trondek.ca 

Physical Location:  1242 Front Street, Dawson City, Yukon 

 

We thank all applicants, but only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. 

“To work together, to speak with one voice and to serve Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in Citizens  

in the pursuit of a strong, healthy, and united future.” 

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This Emergency Planning Officer role at trondek is based in Dawson City, Yukon, Canada. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Emergency Planning Officer role at trondek full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a Term Full Time position. It is posted as a Emergency Planning Officer role in the Natural Resources department at trondek.
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