Adaptation Analyst

The Yukon Government is hiring an Adaptation Analyst for its Climate Change Secretariat in Whitehorse, YT. This full-time, permanent position involves coordinating climate change adaptation efforts, researching and implementing policies, and collaborating with various stakeholders. Candidates should have a degree in Environmental Policy or related fields and experience in climate action plans and project management. Preference is given to candidates of Canadian Indigenous ancestry and Yukon First Nations.
Department

Government of Yukon -> Environment - Climate Change Secretariat - Administration

Location

Whitehorse, YT Y1A 2C6 CA (Primary)

Job Type

Permanent

End Date

Full/Part Time

Full-time

Standard Hours Bi-weekly

75

Classification

AR15

Salary

$89,704.00 - $104,043.00

Union

YEU

Days Off

Saturday/Sunday

Travel

10%

Admissibility

Open to all Candidates, Preference - Canadian Indigenous Ancestry, Preference - Yukon First Nations ancestry

This competition is open to all candidates who meet the above noted Admissibility. A hiring preference will apply for qualified candidates of Canadian Indigenous ancestry, with a priority for qualified Yukon First Nation candidates. This initiative is in support of Yukon government’s goal for a representative public service. For more information on the hiring preference visit www.yukon.ca/hiring-preference.

Job Summary and Requirements

Adaptation Analyst

The Climate Change Secretariat within the Department of Environment is a small but dedicated team responsible for ensuring effective implementation of Government of Yukon’s climate change initiatives and for providing government-wide leadership and coordination on the Yukon’s response to climate change. The secretariat works across Government of Yukon departments and with many external partners to lead and support the Yukon’s participation in climate change activities at local, regional, national and international levels.

The Adaptation Analyst at the Climate Change Secretariat is responsible for coordinating the Yukon Government’s actions that focus on climate change adaptation efforts. This position works with government departments, partners and stakeholders to research, analyze, develop, communicate and implement climate change policies and strategies in a manner that contributes to the achievement of the Yukon government’s adaptation goals and objectives.

Essential Qualifications

To be considered for this opportunity, you must clearly demonstrate how you meet the following qualifications in your application. Be sure to highlight how your experience aligns with the “must haves” for this position and include month and year for each work experience entry. Please note, selection for further consideration will be based solely on the information you provide in your resume.
• Degree in Environmental Policy, Sustainability, Environmental Science, or equivalent;
• Considerable experience in implementing climate change, sustainability or environmental action plans.
• Considerable experience in researching, analyzing and communicating technical information to support decision-making in policy-driven environments.
• Experience with project management, preferably in a climate change field.

Asset Qualifications
• Experience in the field of climate change adaptation, climate risk management or related resilience fields;
• Experience in the development of climate change policy.

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

Desired Knowledge, Skills and Suitability

To support the operational goals of this position, candidates may be assessed on the following:
• ADAPTABILITY AND TEAM SUPPORT: Demonstrates flexibility by stepping in to support team priorities as needed and contributing fluidly in a dynamic work environment.
• STRONG EXECUTIVE-SUPPORT WRITING SKILLS: Demonstrates the ability to prepare clear, concise, and well-structured decision-making documents such as option papers, briefing notes, backgrounders, and communications packages that support strategic and policy decisions.
• STRONG COLLABORATION AND COORDINATION SKILLS: Works effectively and collaboratively across departments, organizations, and partner groups, fostering strong working relationships to advance shared objectives.
• CULTURAL APTITUDE AND LEARNING ORIENTATION: Demonstrates openness, curiosity, and commitment to seeking knowledge and understanding diverse perspectives, including cultural contexts relevant to adaptation work.
• EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE: Demonstrates ability to apply empathy, self-awareness, and sound judgment to build trust, navigate complex interpersonal dynamics, and support constructive working relationships.
• INDEPENDENT WORK MANAGEMENT: Demonstrates the ability to take initiative, manage assignments autonomously, and proactively advance work with limited direction.
• RELIABILITY AND ACCOUNTABILITY: Consistently follows through on commitments, meets deadlines, and delivers high-quality work with minimal supervision.
• TECHNICAL COMMUNICATION SKILLS: Effectively communicates complex technical information in written, oral, and visual formats, tailoring messaging to a variety of audiences including decision-makers, partners, stakeholders, and the public.

Application Requirements
• Include the month and year you started and ended a job when you list your work experience.
• Please provide a 1-page cover letter. Include in the letter:
• Why you are interested in the position;
• How your experience aligns with the key responsibilities of the role;
• How you would define success for yourself in this position.
• Please keep your resume to a maximum of 2000 words.

Additional Information

Job Requirements
• Occasional travel to the communities or across Canada may be required.

About the Process

After you submit your application, it will be included in the pool of applications for this competition. Once the posting closes, the hiring panel will review all applications and agree on a screened selection based solely on the information provided in each application.

Artificial Intelligence (AI), Large Language Models, and automated screening tools are not used at any stage of the competition.

Following the screening, all applicants will be notified of the outcome and advised if they will advance to the next stage of the competition. Applicants can expect to receive notification within two weeks of the closing date indicated at the bottom of the posting.

For more information about the application process and free resources to help with writing your resume, visit this Yukon Government page.
• For more information about the position, contact Maxine White (She/Her), Adaptation Manager, at Maxine.White@Yukon.ca.
• For more information about the process, contact Rodney Hatcher (They/He), HR Consultant, at Rodney.Hatcher@yukon.ca.
• *Please do not email resumes to either of these addresses; resumes will only be accepted through the E-Recruitment system.

Why joining us is a great idea.

Yukon government has been recognized as a Top 100 Canadian Employer since 2014.

We support balancing personal and professional needs through comprehensive benefits, the ability to build your professional skills through learning and developmental opportunities, and flexible work and leave options.
• Working at the Yukon Government
• Explore Whitehorse
• Travel Yukon

Eligibility List

12 months

Post Date

04 March 2026

Close Date

17 March 2026

Job Description

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