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Hydrologist (GradCorps)

Yukon Governmentabout 24 hours ago
Whitehorse, YT
CA$75,601/year
Mid Level
full_time

Top Benefits

Salary: 80% of starting salary ($75,601)

About the role

Are you a post-secondary grad ready to put your education and skills to work for the people of Yukon? The GradCorps program has exciting internships for you – the next generation who will make a difference.

Please see additional program eligibility information below.

The Yukon public service has a unique opportunity for recent graduates who have a post-secondary diploma or degree but lack real-world work experience. With GradCorps, you can kick-start your career while putting your passion, ideas and energy to work with the Yukon public service.

The Department of Environment has a GradCorps internship opportunity for a Hydrologist. This position strengthens the resiliency of the Yukon government’s flood forecasting and monitoring program through the planning, development, evaluation, and implementation of the hydrology program for Yukon. The incumbent also provides data analysis and reporting for Water Resources Branch, and supports the implementation of data processes and solutions.

This position will work for a one-year Term from approximately March 2026 to March 2027. The salary will be 80% of the starting salary - $75,601

For more information on this program, please click here to visit the GradCorps information website, or email SMS.Services@yukon.ca**.**

Essential Qualifications
Please submit your resume clearly demonstrating how you meet the following qualifications. Visit our website on how to write your 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. A cover letter is not required.

  • A diploma or degree in physical sciences, engineering, environmental sciences, data or computer sciences, or related field of study
  • Course work, and work or project experience related to any of the following: water resource sciences (i.e. hydrology, meteorology, hydrogeology); natural resource management; statistics; data analysis and management, and field sampling techniques Experience with the use of software or programming languages commonly used for the synthesis and analysis of large environmental datasets (e.g. R, Python, SQL, or similar) and/or experience with hydrological or hydraulic modelling (e.g. Raven, SUMA, HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS)

Desired Knowledge, Skills and Suitability
Candidates should have and may be assessed on:

  • Data input, analysis, and interpretation skills
  • Ability to conduct technical research and projects
  • Strong oral and written communication skills to effectively communicate information (i.e. reports, summaries, presentations)
  • Strong collaboration and interpersonal skills as this position will work in a team environment in the office and field setting
  • Ability to manage time and projects, and problem solve in a high-paced, event driven setting Ability to participate in field trips to remote locations (including ATV or snowmobile travel, or travel in rotary or fixed wing aircraft)

Additional Information
***Conditions of Employment:***Class 5 Yukon Drivers’ License.

Job Requirements: Field work in all weather conditions and remote areas, lifting of heavy objects, travel via ATV, boat, snowmobiles, helicopters, and small planes.

NOTE: To qualify for the GradCorps program, you must:

  • be a resident of Yukon or a person of Yukon First Nations ancestry*

  • have graduated with a diploma or degree from a recognized post-secondary institution within the past two years (2024, 2025 or 2026 grads – all requirements for graduation must be complete before internship start date)

  • have little or no work experience in your field of study

  • If you are a resident of Yukon who completed your studies outside of the territory, you may apply up to two years after graduation.

Eligibility List

12 months

Post Date

26 November 2025

Close Date

06 January 2026

About Yukon Government

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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.