Fuels Management Technician (GradCorps)
Top Benefits
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 Community Services has a GradCorps opportunity for a Fuels Management Technician. This position will help the incumbent develop diverse skills in wildfire mitigation, forest mensuration, writing proposals, tender documents, and technical reports, contract management, and GIS.
This position will work for a one-year Term from approximately May 2026 to April 2027. The salary will be 80% of the starting salary - $65,006
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.
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Diploma in Natural Resource Management or related field;
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Experience conducting field work is an asset;
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Experience compiling data and/or presenting findings is an asset;
Desired Knowledge, Skills and Suitability
Candidates should have and may be assessed on:
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Ability to work independently with little supervision.
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Proficiency using software such as Microsoft Office and ArcGIS Pro mapping software.
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Ability to prioritize tasks in an unpredictable and fast-paced environment.
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Ability to build strong professional relationships with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.
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Ability to work as a member of a team during high-stress situations.
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Ability to communicate technical data and information effectively through oral and written communication.
Additional Information
***Conditions of Employment:***Valid Yukon Class 5 Driver’s License (or equivalent); Valid Standard First Aid with CPR “C” certification (wilderness first aid with CPR“C” also acceptable)
Job Requirements: This position involves working in an office and outdoor environments. Work taking place in outdoor environments may include working in adverse and unpredictable weather conditions, working in isolated locations, encounters with wildlife, and may involve travel by truck, UTV, ATV, rotary or fixed wing aircraft. Operating off-road equipment (4-wheeler, boats, etc.) may be required. Wearing the appropriate PPE is required.
NOTE: To qualify for the GradCorps program, you must:
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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
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.
Fuels Management Technician (GradCorps)
Top Benefits
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 Community Services has a GradCorps opportunity for a Fuels Management Technician. This position will help the incumbent develop diverse skills in wildfire mitigation, forest mensuration, writing proposals, tender documents, and technical reports, contract management, and GIS.
This position will work for a one-year Term from approximately May 2026 to April 2027. The salary will be 80% of the starting salary - $65,006
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.
-
Diploma in Natural Resource Management or related field;
-
Experience conducting field work is an asset;
-
Experience compiling data and/or presenting findings is an asset;
Desired Knowledge, Skills and Suitability
Candidates should have and may be assessed on:
-
Ability to work independently with little supervision.
-
Proficiency using software such as Microsoft Office and ArcGIS Pro mapping software.
-
Ability to prioritize tasks in an unpredictable and fast-paced environment.
-
Ability to build strong professional relationships with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.
-
Ability to work as a member of a team during high-stress situations.
-
Ability to communicate technical data and information effectively through oral and written communication.
Additional Information
***Conditions of Employment:***Valid Yukon Class 5 Driver’s License (or equivalent); Valid Standard First Aid with CPR “C” certification (wilderness first aid with CPR“C” also acceptable)
Job Requirements: This position involves working in an office and outdoor environments. Work taking place in outdoor environments may include working in adverse and unpredictable weather conditions, working in isolated locations, encounters with wildlife, and may involve travel by truck, UTV, ATV, rotary or fixed wing aircraft. Operating off-road equipment (4-wheeler, boats, etc.) may be required. Wearing the appropriate PPE is required.
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
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.