Who we are:

As the Yukon government’s most diverse department, Community Services has a place for you. Under the Community Services umbrella, there are 18 unique branches where you can apply your skillset. All branches strive to empower communities to be vibrant, healthy, and sustainable. Community Services develops our team and invests in people so together we can equip Yukon communities with the tools and knowledge to foster a higher quality of life for all Yukoners.

As one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers, a career with Yukon Government’s public service offers you an opportunity to expand your skillset and build relationships with stakeholders and colleagues. Learn more about what Yukon Government can offer you.

About the branch:

As part of the Protective Services Division, the Wildland Fire Management (WFM) branch contributes to the protection of people, property and the development of sustainable, fire resilient Yukon communities and infrastructure. WFM directly maintains and oversees the safe training and operational practices, and values natural ecological processes to ensure operational efficiency within the territory. WFM is the primary operational response branch for wildfires across the territory, and leads operational response to flooding and other emergencies.

About the job:

The Director of Wildland Fire Management is responsible for the management and direction of the Wildland Fire Management Branch. This includes the program areas of Incident Management, Program Delivery, Logistics and Capital Assets, Business Services and Prevention and Mitigation. These program areas comprise a decentralized emergency management organization for the coordinated preparedness and response to wildland fire. This position maintains safe practices, natural ecological processes, fiscal accountability and operational efficiency. As a team leader, the Director of WFM fosters a collaborative team approach, both within branch, the Protective Services Division, and with response partners, external contacts and clients. The Director is an important member of the division’s management team and provides leadership to staff to encourage, strengthen, enable, and support local governments across the territory.

Contact info:

For more information about the role, please contact: Mark Roberts, ADM, Protective Services at mark.roberts@yukon.ca

For more information about the organization and recruitment process, please contact: Cascia Krolczyk, HR consultant at cascia.krolczyk@yukon.ca

What you need to consider before submitting your application:

• Prior to submitting your resume an E-recruitment profile must be created as applications are only accepted through the system. Please do not email your resume to the contacts on the ad.

• Resumes are ONLY assessed based off candidates’ ability to communicate how they have demonstrated the ideal qualifications from their professional, volunteer, or educational experience within their resume clearly indicating the specific position the responsibilities or duties were performed.

• Candidates must clearly state the length of time they performed the ideal qualifications in their role(s) (ex. month/year to month/year).

• Take advantage of learning more about how to prepare your resume for a government recruitment. Please note cover letters are not required unless clearly indicated on the job ad.

Essential Qualifications

Please submit your resume clearly demonstrating how you meet the following qualifications. Please note selection for further consideration will be based solely on the information you provide in your resume.

• A bachelor’s degree in natural resources, public administration, business or related field;
• Experience working with First Nation/municipal/community governments;
• Experience in providing direction and strategic leadership in wildfire management, emergency management, or related field;
• Significant experience managing human resource matters, building a culture incorporating health and safety, as well as collaborating with internal stakeholders;
• Significant financial acumen, including managing a large budget, as well as multiple contracts & capital assets;
• Experience in developing and implementing programs, policies and procedures; and,
• Experience in Fire Management would be considered an asset.

Candidates who have education, training and/or experience equivalent to the essential qualifications may be equally considered.

Desired Knowledge, Skills and Suitability

Candidates will be expected to demonstrate their competence according to the standard set by the Yukon Government Core Competency Framework.

This competition will specifically focus on, but not limit itself to, the following competencies:

• Influencing Others: Generates commitment while inspiring others. Builds coalitions internally and externally, to reach the organization’s goals by using a variety of methods and adapting influence approaches, and by effectively using knowledge of how the organization really works.
• Thinking Strategically: Takes a comprehensive, long-term view, critically assessing options and implications, while linking decisions to strategic goals.
• Taking Action and Achieving Results: Focuses, commits, and applies resources to identify and achieve appropriate results. Promoting Common Values and Ethics: Promotes the establishment, development and application of positive organizational values, ethics and standards of conduct

Additional Information:

Condition(s) of Employment: Valid Yukon Class 5 driver’s license.

Job Requirement(s): Willingness to travel.

Eligibility List

12 months

Post Date

28 October 2025

Close Date

10 November 2025