The Opportunity: Project Communications Lead
Three-year term, full-time and based in Whitehorse, Dawson City, Mayo, or Faro. Option to be remote within the Yukon for the right candidate.
We are looking for someone who cares deeply about their work and wants to help shape the future of energy in the Yukon. This is a unique opportunity to support Yukon Energy’s largest capital investment program to date — representing more than a billion dollars in infrastructure investments over the next ten years. The projects and assets you help engage communities on are critical to the Yukon’s energy future, supporting reliable power for Yukoners and communities for generations to come.
We are seeking someone who challenges the status quo, embraces change, and thrives in a collaborative environment. As part of a small, high-performing team, your work will be dynamic, fast-paced, and meaningful. One day you may be coordinating a community meeting for a major infrastructure project; the next, you could be developing digital content, responding to public questions on social media, or contributing creative ideas to large-scale communications campaigns that help shape public understanding and support for transformational projects across the Yukon.
What will you do: As a member of the Community Relations team, you will:
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Develop and implement communications and engagement strategies that support Yukon Energy's capital projects and community relations objectives.
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Build and maintain relationships with communities, First Nations governments, stakeholders, and the public by sharing project information and supporting meaningful engagement opportunities.
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Gather, assess, and communicate community and stakeholder feedback, working collaboratively with project teams to support informed project planning and delivery.
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Create and coordinate a variety of communications materials, public outreach activities, and digital content to increase awareness and understanding of Yukon Energy's projects and initiatives.
What you need to succeed:
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A degree or diploma in communications, journalism, public relations, or a related field.
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5+ years of experience in marketing and communications.
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A high level of interpersonal communication skills.
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Ability to develop and maintain strong relationships with cross-functional colleagues.
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Skillful communication practitioner with excellent editorial and listening skills and the ability to conceptualize, structure and write compelling copies for brochures, presentations, online, newspaper and broadcast media, and corporate reports.
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Well-developed project management skills to equip working under tight deadlines while managing multiple customer demands and priorities.
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Broad knowledge of print, radio, video, and online technologies and skilled in the use of Windows based software, communication, and presentation software such as SharePoint.
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A comprehensive understanding of local, regional, and northern political and social economic conditions and values.
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A strong understanding of local First Nations world views and cultural practices.
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Ability to work and maintain accuracy under pressure and to meet critical deadlines.
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High attention to detail and well organized.
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Experience working on large infrastructure projects is an asset.
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A valid class 5 driver’s licence.
What is in it for you:
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Competitive Pay with annual cost of living increase
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Northern Allowance: $7,000 + 5% Base Pay added to Base Salary
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Comprehensive Benefit Package that begins the first day of employment
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160 hours of vacation leave, 160 hours of sick leave, 40 hours of special leave
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Travel Allowances for employee and their spouse and dependent(s)
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Annual Wellness Subsidy
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Cell Phone Subsidy
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RRSP Match begins first day of employment
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Training and Development opportunities
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Opportunity to be a part of something greater and help the Yukon
Who we are: Yukon Energy is the primary generator and transmitter of electrical energy in the Yukon territory, operating within the Traditional Territories of Yukon First Nations. We take pride in our commitment to sustainability and collaboration with Indigenous communities across all our operations.
Yukon Energy values diversity in the workplace. We strive to achieve a skilled workforce that is representative of the population we serve, and we are committed to the employment and professional development of Yukon First Nations citizens. First Nations candidates are encouraged to self-declare.
To apply, please go to Recruitment (adp.com).
If you have any questions, please feel free email People & Culture via email at [email protected]. The posting will remain open until the position is filled.
For more information on Yukon Energy, please go to: http://www.yukonenergy.ca.
We encourage interested candidates to apply, as a qualifying list may be established from this competition and used to fill future term, temporary, or permanent vacancies of a similar nature.
Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada for any employer without employer sponsorship.
Date Posted: June 18, 2026
