Operations Manager – Northern Energy Innovation
About the role
Employment opportunity number
25.87
Department
YukonU Research Centre (YRC)
Salary
$41.13 to $48.95 hourly
Term
To March 31, 2027
Campus
Whitehorse, Ayamdigut
Closing date
August 12, 2025
Job Description
Operations Manager – Northern Energy Innovation
YukonU Research Centre
Ayamdigut Campus (Whitehorse)
Wage: $41.13 to $48.95 hourly
Based on 75 hours bi-weekly Term to March 31, 2026
Employment Opportunity No.: 25.87
Closing date: August 12, 2025
Yukon University is seeking an Operations Manager to lead the day-to-day operations and strategic growth of the Northern Energy Innovation (NEI) research program. This position plays a vital role in ensuring high-quality research services and operational excellence within a nationally recognized research team supporting energy solutions across the North.
The Operations Manager works closely with the Industrial Research Chair and provides leadership in research administration, partnership coordination, staff supervision, and stakeholder engagement with government, industry, and Indigenous partners.
The ideal candidate will have the following experience and qualifications:
- Master’s degree in Business Administration or relevant field preferred; or Bachelor’s degree with minimum 5 years of related experience
- Experience supporting partnered research projects, especially with Indigenous communities and governments
- Proven ability to lead teams, manage complex projects, and develop administrative systems
- Strong organizational, budgeting, communication, and stakeholder relationship skills
- Experience supporting the development of funding proposals and research ethics compliance
- Understanding of research processes and funding in a post-secondary environment
In addition, the following would be an asset:
- Experience supervising and mentoring student researchers
- Familiarity with northern and Indigenous energy issues and policy
- Membership in relevant professional or academic networks
- Valid Class 5 Driver’s License
Yukon University is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion. All qualified persons are encouraged to apply; however, qualified candidates who self-identify as Yukon First Nations, as well as Métis, Inuit, or other Indigenous ancestry will be given priority.
Consideration may be given to candidates with an appropriate combination of education and experience.
For additional information please contact:
Dr. Michael Ross
Industrial Research Chair in Northern Energy Innovation
mross@yukonu.ca
867 456 8539
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.
Operations Manager – Northern Energy Innovation
About the role
Employment opportunity number
25.87
Department
YukonU Research Centre (YRC)
Salary
$41.13 to $48.95 hourly
Term
To March 31, 2027
Campus
Whitehorse, Ayamdigut
Closing date
August 12, 2025
Job Description
Operations Manager – Northern Energy Innovation
YukonU Research Centre
Ayamdigut Campus (Whitehorse)
Wage: $41.13 to $48.95 hourly
Based on 75 hours bi-weekly Term to March 31, 2026
Employment Opportunity No.: 25.87
Closing date: August 12, 2025
Yukon University is seeking an Operations Manager to lead the day-to-day operations and strategic growth of the Northern Energy Innovation (NEI) research program. This position plays a vital role in ensuring high-quality research services and operational excellence within a nationally recognized research team supporting energy solutions across the North.
The Operations Manager works closely with the Industrial Research Chair and provides leadership in research administration, partnership coordination, staff supervision, and stakeholder engagement with government, industry, and Indigenous partners.
The ideal candidate will have the following experience and qualifications:
- Master’s degree in Business Administration or relevant field preferred; or Bachelor’s degree with minimum 5 years of related experience
- Experience supporting partnered research projects, especially with Indigenous communities and governments
- Proven ability to lead teams, manage complex projects, and develop administrative systems
- Strong organizational, budgeting, communication, and stakeholder relationship skills
- Experience supporting the development of funding proposals and research ethics compliance
- Understanding of research processes and funding in a post-secondary environment
In addition, the following would be an asset:
- Experience supervising and mentoring student researchers
- Familiarity with northern and Indigenous energy issues and policy
- Membership in relevant professional or academic networks
- Valid Class 5 Driver’s License
Yukon University is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion. All qualified persons are encouraged to apply; however, qualified candidates who self-identify as Yukon First Nations, as well as Métis, Inuit, or other Indigenous ancestry will be given priority.
Consideration may be given to candidates with an appropriate combination of education and experience.
For additional information please contact:
Dr. Michael Ross
Industrial Research Chair in Northern Energy Innovation
mross@yukonu.ca
867 456 8539
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.