Development Assessment Archaeologist - Klondike Region
About the role
This is for a two-year term position, working 75 hours biweekly.
At Tourism and Culture, we are a dynamic team of professionals dedicated to promoting and preserving Yukon’s rich tourism, arts, heritage, and cultural sectors. We take pride in the beauty of our land, the character of our people, and the uniqueness of our history. Together, we work to make Yukon the place the world wants to be.
The Cultural Services Branch (CSB) is seeking a collaborative team member to support archaeological resource management. This role contributes to fulfilling Yukon Governments’ obligations under the Historic Resources Act, First Nations Final Agreements, and the Umbrella Final Agreement through field-based research, assessments, and monitoring of archaeological sites.
Under the direction of the Yukon Archaeologist and in collaboration with the Archaeology Program and CSB staff, the incumbent will work in fieldwork alongside a diverse range of stakeholders, including local communities, industry representatives, First Nations, and other government resource managers. The role involves reviewing development proposals submitted to the Yukon government, including YESAA applications, Class 1 mining notifications, and other land-based initiatives. As well as providing heritage resource management recommendations to mitigate impacts on heritage assets, in alignment with relevant legislation. Additionally, the incumbent will support planning efforts for Yukon government projects across sectors including infrastructure, forestry, and oil and gas, ensuring that heritage values are managed appropriately. A key focus of this position will be on placer mining activities, primarily in the Klondike region.
For more information about this position, please contact Ty Heffner, Yukon Archaeologist, at Ty.Heffner@yukon.ca**.**
For more information about the recruitment process, please contact Kristen Mintz, Human Resources Consultant, at Kristen.Mintz@yukon.ca**.**
Please do not email resumes to the email address above; resumes may only be accepted through the E-Recruitment application system. To create your E-Recruitment account, clickhere.
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. If you have these qualifications, ensure you clearly expand upon them (for each applicable employer) in your resume using the year/month format.
- Master’s degree with a specialization in archaeology or an equivalent amount of education and experience as required to be eligible to hold a Class 2 Archaeological Sites Regulation Permit in Yukon (click here for more information);
- Experience conducting both office-based and field-based archaeological assessments in Yukon;
- Experience working in collaboration with multiple stakeholders;
- Training or relevant experience using ESRI ArcGIS software.
Candidates who have education, training, and/or experience equivalent to the essential qualifications listed above will be equally considered.
Before applying, you may want to refer to our sample resume to assist you in submitting your application.
Desired Knowledge, Skills and Suitability:
Candidates should have and may be assessed on:
- Strong knowledge of Yukon archaeology, history, and relevant legislation (YESAA, Final Agreements, Historic Resources Act);
- Skilled in archaeological fieldwork (survey, excavation, mapping) and office/lab tasks (assessments, reporting, cataloguing);
- Strategic thinker with ability to align short- and long-term goals;
- Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills;
- Highly organized, detail-oriented, and adaptable under pressure; Strong analytical and decision-making abilities.
Additional Information:
Conditions of Employment:
- Valid Class 5 Yukon Driver’s License.
Job Requirements:
-
Travel within and outside Yukon by ground and air;
-
Hike over rough terrain and carry up to 30 lbs;
-
Work in remote field camps for extended periods;
-
Participate in ongoing safety training;
-
Regular travel to Dawson City with stays of up to 3 weeks in the summer season.
-
Relocation expenses will not be provided for this position.
Why join the Yukon Government?
The Yukon government has proudly been recognized as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers every year since 2014 - and for good reason!
Discover More About Us:
- Find out what it’s like Working at the Yukon government.
Experience Life in the Yukon:
- From breathtaking landscapes to vibrant communities, the Yukon offers a lifestyle like no other. See what awaits you at Travel Yukon.
Eligibility List
12 months
Post Date
04 December 2025
Close Date
17 December 2025
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.
Development Assessment Archaeologist - Klondike Region
About the role
This is for a two-year term position, working 75 hours biweekly.
At Tourism and Culture, we are a dynamic team of professionals dedicated to promoting and preserving Yukon’s rich tourism, arts, heritage, and cultural sectors. We take pride in the beauty of our land, the character of our people, and the uniqueness of our history. Together, we work to make Yukon the place the world wants to be.
The Cultural Services Branch (CSB) is seeking a collaborative team member to support archaeological resource management. This role contributes to fulfilling Yukon Governments’ obligations under the Historic Resources Act, First Nations Final Agreements, and the Umbrella Final Agreement through field-based research, assessments, and monitoring of archaeological sites.
Under the direction of the Yukon Archaeologist and in collaboration with the Archaeology Program and CSB staff, the incumbent will work in fieldwork alongside a diverse range of stakeholders, including local communities, industry representatives, First Nations, and other government resource managers. The role involves reviewing development proposals submitted to the Yukon government, including YESAA applications, Class 1 mining notifications, and other land-based initiatives. As well as providing heritage resource management recommendations to mitigate impacts on heritage assets, in alignment with relevant legislation. Additionally, the incumbent will support planning efforts for Yukon government projects across sectors including infrastructure, forestry, and oil and gas, ensuring that heritage values are managed appropriately. A key focus of this position will be on placer mining activities, primarily in the Klondike region.
For more information about this position, please contact Ty Heffner, Yukon Archaeologist, at Ty.Heffner@yukon.ca**.**
For more information about the recruitment process, please contact Kristen Mintz, Human Resources Consultant, at Kristen.Mintz@yukon.ca**.**
Please do not email resumes to the email address above; resumes may only be accepted through the E-Recruitment application system. To create your E-Recruitment account, clickhere.
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. If you have these qualifications, ensure you clearly expand upon them (for each applicable employer) in your resume using the year/month format.
- Master’s degree with a specialization in archaeology or an equivalent amount of education and experience as required to be eligible to hold a Class 2 Archaeological Sites Regulation Permit in Yukon (click here for more information);
- Experience conducting both office-based and field-based archaeological assessments in Yukon;
- Experience working in collaboration with multiple stakeholders;
- Training or relevant experience using ESRI ArcGIS software.
Candidates who have education, training, and/or experience equivalent to the essential qualifications listed above will be equally considered.
Before applying, you may want to refer to our sample resume to assist you in submitting your application.
Desired Knowledge, Skills and Suitability:
Candidates should have and may be assessed on:
- Strong knowledge of Yukon archaeology, history, and relevant legislation (YESAA, Final Agreements, Historic Resources Act);
- Skilled in archaeological fieldwork (survey, excavation, mapping) and office/lab tasks (assessments, reporting, cataloguing);
- Strategic thinker with ability to align short- and long-term goals;
- Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills;
- Highly organized, detail-oriented, and adaptable under pressure; Strong analytical and decision-making abilities.
Additional Information:
Conditions of Employment:
- Valid Class 5 Yukon Driver’s License.
Job Requirements:
-
Travel within and outside Yukon by ground and air;
-
Hike over rough terrain and carry up to 30 lbs;
-
Work in remote field camps for extended periods;
-
Participate in ongoing safety training;
-
Regular travel to Dawson City with stays of up to 3 weeks in the summer season.
-
Relocation expenses will not be provided for this position.
Why join the Yukon Government?
The Yukon government has proudly been recognized as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers every year since 2014 - and for good reason!
Discover More About Us:
- Find out what it’s like Working at the Yukon government.
Experience Life in the Yukon:
- From breathtaking landscapes to vibrant communities, the Yukon offers a lifestyle like no other. See what awaits you at Travel Yukon.
Eligibility List
12 months
Post Date
04 December 2025
Close Date
17 December 2025
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.