​Are you looking to apply your skills and make a real difference to Salmon
management in Yukon? Then this opportunity is for you!

JOB OPPORTUNITY – POSTED October 18, 2021

 Executive Director

 Regular Full-time

 Salary: $74,319 – $88,724

 Location: Whitehorse, Yukon

Job Summary:

 Under the direction of and reporting to the Chair of the Yukon Salmon Sub-Committee, the Executive Director supports the YSSC in carrying out its mandate prescribed in Chapter 16 of the Yukon First Nation Final Agreements, and by providing financial stewardship, strategic planning and project management.

The Executive Director assists in short-term and long-term strategic planning to assist the YSSC in achieving defined goals, objectives, and project completion. The Executive Director is also responsible for effectively liaising with officials of Yukon First Nations, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO), Government of Yukon, stakeholder groups and the general public.

 Education and Experience:

Successful completion of a degree in Public or Business Administration or Resource Management with substantive experience working in the resource management and public sectors or equivalent education and experience.

 Conditions of Employment:

 Criminal Records Check

Valid class 5 Drivers’ Licence

Passport, or ability and willingness to get one within 6 months

COVID 19 double vaccination, or medical exemption

Executive Director Job Description_Oct 2021

Deadline: Resumes received by 5:00 pm on November 1, 2021 will be reviewed.

Send cover letter, resume and supporting documents to:

                                                            Chair, Yukon Salmon Sub-Committee

                                                            Email: ex.dir@yssc.ca