Field Operations Assistant
Top Benefits
About the role
Department
Government of Yukon -> Environment - Client and Technology Services - Client Solutions
Location
Dawson City, YT Y0B 1G0 CA (Primary)
Job Type
Term/Temporary
End Date
22 March 2027
Full/Part Time
Full-time
Standard Hours Bi-weekly
75
Classification
AR08
Salary
$66,027.00 - $76,354.00
Union
YEU
Days Off
Saturday/Sunday
Travel
10%
Admissibility
Open to all Candidates, Preference - Canadian Indigenous Ancestry, Preference - Yukon First Nations ancestry
This competition is open to all candidates who meet the above noted Admissibility. A hiring preference will apply for qualified candidates of Canadian Indigenous ancestry, with a priority for qualified Yukon First Nation candidates. This initiative is in support of Yukon government’s goal for a representative public service. For more information on the hiring preference visitwww.yukon.ca/hiring-preference.
Job Summary and Requirements
This is a 1-year term position. This position is full time(75 hours bi-weekly) from April 1, 2026 to November 30, 2026. This position will reduce hours to part time (60 hours bi-weekly) from December 1, 2026 to March 22, 2027. Temporary Assignments will be considered.
No reimbursement for relocation will be offered for this position.
Our role
We are trusted environmental stewards, working with our colleagues, stakeholders, and the public, to keep the Yukon healthy and sustainable.
Our priorities are to:
- Keep the air, land, and water clean.
- Manage the territory’s wildlife responsibly.
- Support wildlife viewing and, on the land, opportunities.
- Advance reconciliation.
- Build and support climate resilience.
- Be trusted environmental stewards.
Your role
Do you have a passion for outdoor pursuits including camping, fishing, and hunting? Are you excited to assist others in accessing these opportunities? Our ideal candidate is committed to quality client service, is a strong communicator, and has excellent critical thinking skills. In this role, you would expand and apply your knowledge of wildlife related regulations while assisting the public to obtain licences, permits, and government services.
Field Operational Assistants review applications for licenses and permits of hunters, anglers, trappers, and campers. They provide information to promote awareness of legislative rights and responsibilities and provide administrative intake services for hunting related biological submissions. They also provide technical support (online/over phone) for clients using our online licencing platform.
Field Operations Assistants also provide administrative and support for district conservation officers, preparing documents, receiving complaints, and assisting with other duties as needed.
Field Operations Assistants receive, prepare, and process biological submissions, ensuring compliance with regulations and the accurate completion of reporting tools.
The successful candidate must have the ability to work within a confidential environment and have a commitment to providing quality client service to the public and other groups.
For more information about the position, please contact Veronica Wall at****Veronica.Wall@yukon.ca
For information on how to apply for this position, email Laura Figueroa, Human Resources Consultant II at****Laura.Figueroa@yukon.ca
**Please do not email resumes to either of these addresses; resumes will only be accepted through the E-Recruitment system**
Essential Qualifications
Please submit your resume clearly demonstrating how you meet the following qualifications. Please note that selection for further consideration will be based solely on the information you provide in your resume.
- Experience in office administration and providing public facing client service.
- Experience handling financial transactions (debit/credit card, cash) and reconciling cash.
- Experience performing client service duties in a regulatory, licensing and/or permitting environment.
- Experience using Microsoft software, specifically Word and Excel for work processing and data entry.
- Familiarity with the Wildlife Act, as well as hunting, fishing, and trapping regulations, is considered an asset.
- Experience processing biological submissions is an asset.
Please include a cover letter (under 200 words) explaining why you would be a good fit for this role.
Desired Knowledge, Skills, and Suitability
Candidates should have and may be assessed on:
- Exceptional client service abilities, using tact and diplomacy at all times.
- Clear communication skills, self-motivated, and able to take initiative.
- Ability to understand, communicate, and apply policies and legislation.
- Organizational and problem-solving skills.
- Strong attention to detail and high degree of accuracy.
Job Requirements: Candidate will be required to handle wildlife biological specimens and submissions and tolerate strong odors.
For more information on how to prepare your application, please visit the YG Employment site.
Why joining us is a great idea.
Yukon government has been recognized as a Top 100 Canadian Employer since 2014.
We support balancing personal and professional needs through comprehensive benefits, the ability to build your professional skills through learning and developmental opportunities, and flexible work and leave options.
There’s no best way to tell you why Yukon is an amazing place to live and work but you can see some of what our Territory has to offer here:
Travel Yukon
- Please note this position is in a remote location. Click on the link to see the community profile: Dawson | Careers in the Government of Yukon
Eligibility List
12 months
Post Date
11 March 2026
Close Date
24 March 2026
Job Description
JD FOA
About Yukon Government
The Yukon public service offers a diversity of career options in a stable work environment. As a Yukon government public servant, you have access to on-the-job learning, leadership courses, interdepartmental training and tuition reimbursement, and the daily opportunity to direct your career path.
As Yukon government public servants, we are able to make a genuine difference in our communities. Every day, we work closely with both the people we serve and with the decision-makers who guide the policies that affect our lives. A career with us allows you to be a part of that process and watch the results of your work come to life in the real world.
Our employment equity policy affirms equal access for women, aboriginal people and people with disabilities to government jobs.
The Yukon government has been recognized as a Top 100 Employer in Canada since 2014. This is due to the benefits, leave options and opportunities for training and career development.
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Field Operations Assistant
Top Benefits
About the role
Department
Government of Yukon -> Environment - Client and Technology Services - Client Solutions
Location
Dawson City, YT Y0B 1G0 CA (Primary)
Job Type
Term/Temporary
End Date
22 March 2027
Full/Part Time
Full-time
Standard Hours Bi-weekly
75
Classification
AR08
Salary
$66,027.00 - $76,354.00
Union
YEU
Days Off
Saturday/Sunday
Travel
10%
Admissibility
Open to all Candidates, Preference - Canadian Indigenous Ancestry, Preference - Yukon First Nations ancestry
This competition is open to all candidates who meet the above noted Admissibility. A hiring preference will apply for qualified candidates of Canadian Indigenous ancestry, with a priority for qualified Yukon First Nation candidates. This initiative is in support of Yukon government’s goal for a representative public service. For more information on the hiring preference visitwww.yukon.ca/hiring-preference.
Job Summary and Requirements
This is a 1-year term position. This position is full time(75 hours bi-weekly) from April 1, 2026 to November 30, 2026. This position will reduce hours to part time (60 hours bi-weekly) from December 1, 2026 to March 22, 2027. Temporary Assignments will be considered.
No reimbursement for relocation will be offered for this position.
Our role
We are trusted environmental stewards, working with our colleagues, stakeholders, and the public, to keep the Yukon healthy and sustainable.
Our priorities are to:
- Keep the air, land, and water clean.
- Manage the territory’s wildlife responsibly.
- Support wildlife viewing and, on the land, opportunities.
- Advance reconciliation.
- Build and support climate resilience.
- Be trusted environmental stewards.
Your role
Do you have a passion for outdoor pursuits including camping, fishing, and hunting? Are you excited to assist others in accessing these opportunities? Our ideal candidate is committed to quality client service, is a strong communicator, and has excellent critical thinking skills. In this role, you would expand and apply your knowledge of wildlife related regulations while assisting the public to obtain licences, permits, and government services.
Field Operational Assistants review applications for licenses and permits of hunters, anglers, trappers, and campers. They provide information to promote awareness of legislative rights and responsibilities and provide administrative intake services for hunting related biological submissions. They also provide technical support (online/over phone) for clients using our online licencing platform.
Field Operations Assistants also provide administrative and support for district conservation officers, preparing documents, receiving complaints, and assisting with other duties as needed.
Field Operations Assistants receive, prepare, and process biological submissions, ensuring compliance with regulations and the accurate completion of reporting tools.
The successful candidate must have the ability to work within a confidential environment and have a commitment to providing quality client service to the public and other groups.
For more information about the position, please contact Veronica Wall at****Veronica.Wall@yukon.ca
For information on how to apply for this position, email Laura Figueroa, Human Resources Consultant II at****Laura.Figueroa@yukon.ca
**Please do not email resumes to either of these addresses; resumes will only be accepted through the E-Recruitment system**
Essential Qualifications
Please submit your resume clearly demonstrating how you meet the following qualifications. Please note that selection for further consideration will be based solely on the information you provide in your resume.
- Experience in office administration and providing public facing client service.
- Experience handling financial transactions (debit/credit card, cash) and reconciling cash.
- Experience performing client service duties in a regulatory, licensing and/or permitting environment.
- Experience using Microsoft software, specifically Word and Excel for work processing and data entry.
- Familiarity with the Wildlife Act, as well as hunting, fishing, and trapping regulations, is considered an asset.
- Experience processing biological submissions is an asset.
Please include a cover letter (under 200 words) explaining why you would be a good fit for this role.
Desired Knowledge, Skills, and Suitability
Candidates should have and may be assessed on:
- Exceptional client service abilities, using tact and diplomacy at all times.
- Clear communication skills, self-motivated, and able to take initiative.
- Ability to understand, communicate, and apply policies and legislation.
- Organizational and problem-solving skills.
- Strong attention to detail and high degree of accuracy.
Job Requirements: Candidate will be required to handle wildlife biological specimens and submissions and tolerate strong odors.
For more information on how to prepare your application, please visit the YG Employment site.
Why joining us is a great idea.
Yukon government has been recognized as a Top 100 Canadian Employer since 2014.
We support balancing personal and professional needs through comprehensive benefits, the ability to build your professional skills through learning and developmental opportunities, and flexible work and leave options.
There’s no best way to tell you why Yukon is an amazing place to live and work but you can see some of what our Territory has to offer here:
Travel Yukon
- Please note this position is in a remote location. Click on the link to see the community profile: Dawson | Careers in the Government of Yukon
Eligibility List
12 months
Post Date
11 March 2026
Close Date
24 March 2026
Job Description
JD FOA
About Yukon Government
The Yukon public service offers a diversity of career options in a stable work environment. As a Yukon government public servant, you have access to on-the-job learning, leadership courses, interdepartmental training and tuition reimbursement, and the daily opportunity to direct your career path.
As Yukon government public servants, we are able to make a genuine difference in our communities. Every day, we work closely with both the people we serve and with the decision-makers who guide the policies that affect our lives. A career with us allows you to be a part of that process and watch the results of your work come to life in the real world.
Our employment equity policy affirms equal access for women, aboriginal people and people with disabilities to government jobs.
The Yukon government has been recognized as a Top 100 Employer in Canada since 2014. This is due to the benefits, leave options and opportunities for training and career development.