Research Analyst, Northern Energy Innovation
About the role
Employment opportunity number
25.90
Department
YukonU Research Centre (YRC)
Salary
$37.90 to $45.13 hourly
Term
To March 31, 2026
Campus
Whitehorse, Ayamdigut
Closing date
August 10, 2025
Job Description
Research Analyst, Northern Energy Innovation
YukonU Research Centre
Ayamdigut (Whitehorse) Campus
Full-Time Term position to March 31, 2026
Wage: $37.90 to $45.13 hourly
(Based on 75 hours bi-weekly)
Employment Opportunity Number: 25.90
Closing date: August 10, 2025
At YukonU Research Centre we create and share knowledge that helps us understand the world around us. We are excited by opportunities to solve unique problems. We are dedicated to supporting local innovation and increasing student research capacity, building a stronger, more resilient north, where we all thrive together.
The Research Analyst is responsible for the execution and coordination of research activities at the Yukon Research Centre, including conducting research and data analysis activities, reporting, results communication, supervision, and partner liaison. You will be part of a team led by a principal investigator or equivalent senior researcher and will work closely and collaboratively with that team to deliver results on complex projects with multiple stakeholders.
Duties include:
- Designing and carrying out research activities or experiments, and/or developing of new research techniques
- Conducting background research, literature reviews and/or interviews for research projects.
- Assisting in the coordination and execution of field research activities.
- Developing and maintaining on-going relationships with academic partners, industry, community and Indigenous partners
Qualifications:
- Relevant STEM university education with preference for a graduate level degree.
- Experience conducting relevant research and/or work experience in the electric power system engineering domain.
- Knowledge of quantitative and qualitative research methodologies and their application in a northern, cross-cultural setting
Research experience:
- Relevant Programming experience in relevant software such as: MATLAB, Labview, and/or Excel VBA, Solidworks, AutoCAD
- Collecting, recording, interpreting, and analyzing research results
- Writing reports, articles, and other communication activities on research findings.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of government and non-government organizations
Yukon University is committed to the values of equity, diversity, and inclusion. All qualified persons are encouraged to apply; however qualified candidates who self-identify as Yukon first Nations, as well as Metis, Inuit or other Indigenous ancestry will be given priority.
Consideration may be given to candidates with the appropriate blend of education and experience.
This process will be used to create an eligibility list of qualified candidates to staff anticipated identical or similar perm/term/casual/seasonal vacancies as and when required. The duration of this eligibility list will be six months.
Quoting the employment opportunity number, please send your cover letter and resume to:
Human Resource Services
Yukon University, Box 2799
Whitehorse, Yukon, Y1A 5K4
Fax: 867 668 8896
Email: hr@yukonu.ca
Applicants should clearly outline all relevant qualifications since selection for interview will be based on applications submitted. A statement of qualifications, which outlines the selection standards, and a position description are available in PDF format for all Bargaining Unit positions, by following the links above.
Please be prepared to provide official transcripts upon request.
We wish to thank all applicants for their interest, but advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
About Yukon University
Yukon University offers degree, diploma, certificate, trades, academic upgrading and continuing studies programming along with applied research opportunities. We also provide the first two years of university transfer and are a member of the BC Council on Admissions and Transfer as well as the Alberta Council on Admissions and Transfer.
Increasingly the institution is focusing on our three pillars of strength including: climate change - society and environment; Indigenous self-determination and governance; and sustainable resource development and innovation. Our first made-in Yukon degree, the Bachelor of Arts in Indigenous Governance was launched in 2018.
With 13 campuses throughout the beautiful and historic Yukon Territory, we have the ability to serve the education and training needs of every learner.
Research Analyst, Northern Energy Innovation
About the role
Employment opportunity number
25.90
Department
YukonU Research Centre (YRC)
Salary
$37.90 to $45.13 hourly
Term
To March 31, 2026
Campus
Whitehorse, Ayamdigut
Closing date
August 10, 2025
Job Description
Research Analyst, Northern Energy Innovation
YukonU Research Centre
Ayamdigut (Whitehorse) Campus
Full-Time Term position to March 31, 2026
Wage: $37.90 to $45.13 hourly
(Based on 75 hours bi-weekly)
Employment Opportunity Number: 25.90
Closing date: August 10, 2025
At YukonU Research Centre we create and share knowledge that helps us understand the world around us. We are excited by opportunities to solve unique problems. We are dedicated to supporting local innovation and increasing student research capacity, building a stronger, more resilient north, where we all thrive together.
The Research Analyst is responsible for the execution and coordination of research activities at the Yukon Research Centre, including conducting research and data analysis activities, reporting, results communication, supervision, and partner liaison. You will be part of a team led by a principal investigator or equivalent senior researcher and will work closely and collaboratively with that team to deliver results on complex projects with multiple stakeholders.
Duties include:
- Designing and carrying out research activities or experiments, and/or developing of new research techniques
- Conducting background research, literature reviews and/or interviews for research projects.
- Assisting in the coordination and execution of field research activities.
- Developing and maintaining on-going relationships with academic partners, industry, community and Indigenous partners
Qualifications:
- Relevant STEM university education with preference for a graduate level degree.
- Experience conducting relevant research and/or work experience in the electric power system engineering domain.
- Knowledge of quantitative and qualitative research methodologies and their application in a northern, cross-cultural setting
Research experience:
- Relevant Programming experience in relevant software such as: MATLAB, Labview, and/or Excel VBA, Solidworks, AutoCAD
- Collecting, recording, interpreting, and analyzing research results
- Writing reports, articles, and other communication activities on research findings.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of government and non-government organizations
Yukon University is committed to the values of equity, diversity, and inclusion. All qualified persons are encouraged to apply; however qualified candidates who self-identify as Yukon first Nations, as well as Metis, Inuit or other Indigenous ancestry will be given priority.
Consideration may be given to candidates with the appropriate blend of education and experience.
This process will be used to create an eligibility list of qualified candidates to staff anticipated identical or similar perm/term/casual/seasonal vacancies as and when required. The duration of this eligibility list will be six months.
Quoting the employment opportunity number, please send your cover letter and resume to:
Human Resource Services
Yukon University, Box 2799
Whitehorse, Yukon, Y1A 5K4
Fax: 867 668 8896
Email: hr@yukonu.ca
Applicants should clearly outline all relevant qualifications since selection for interview will be based on applications submitted. A statement of qualifications, which outlines the selection standards, and a position description are available in PDF format for all Bargaining Unit positions, by following the links above.
Please be prepared to provide official transcripts upon request.
We wish to thank all applicants for their interest, but advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
About Yukon University
Yukon University offers degree, diploma, certificate, trades, academic upgrading and continuing studies programming along with applied research opportunities. We also provide the first two years of university transfer and are a member of the BC Council on Admissions and Transfer as well as the Alberta Council on Admissions and Transfer.
Increasingly the institution is focusing on our three pillars of strength including: climate change - society and environment; Indigenous self-determination and governance; and sustainable resource development and innovation. Our first made-in Yukon degree, the Bachelor of Arts in Indigenous Governance was launched in 2018.
With 13 campuses throughout the beautiful and historic Yukon Territory, we have the ability to serve the education and training needs of every learner.