Director, Dam Safety

Yukon Energy Corporation•Whitehorse, YT

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Director, Dam Safety Permanent, Full-Time position, based out of Whitehorse, Yukon. Are you a dam safety leader ready to make a real impact? Join Yukon Energy in Whitehorse as Director of Dam Safety, leading our program and ensuring the safe, reliable operation of critical infrastructure across the territory.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (or related discipline) and registration as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in Canada, with the ability to obtain registration in Yukon.
10+ years of progressive engineering experience, including significant experience in dam engineering or dam safety—ideally within a hydroelectric or owner-operator environment.
Strong technical expertise across dam safety disciplines (e.g., structural, geotechnical, hydrology, risk assessment) and deep knowledge of CDA guidelines and dam safety frameworks.
Proven experience leading dam safety programs, regulatory engagement, inspections, and compliance activities.
Experience supporting dam-related capital projects and integrating risk-based decision-making into asset management and planning.
Demonstrated leadership experience, with the ability to guide teams, influence decisions, and collaborate across technical and executive stakeholders.
Strong communication skills, with experience preparing reports and engaging with senior leadership and regulators.
Valid Class 5 driver’s license and ability to travel to remote sites as required.

Responsibilities

Lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of Yukon Energy’s Dam Safety Management System (DSMS), ensuring safe design, construction, operation, and monitoring of all dam assets.
Provide strategic leadership and risk-based decision-making across the full asset lifecycle, supporting long-term asset management, capital planning, and public safety.
Act as the organization’s primary authority on dam safety, ensuring compliance with Canadian Dam Association guidelines and regulatory requirements while advising executive leadership and engaging with regulators and stakeholders.

Benefits

Competitive Pay with annual cost of living increase
Northern Allowance: $7,000 + 5% Base Pay added to Base Salary
Comprehensive Benefit Package that begins the first day of employment
160 hours of vacation leave, 160 hours of sick leave, 40 hours of special leave, 40 hours of personal leave
Travel Allowances for employee and their spouse and dependent(s)
Annual Wellness Subsidy
Cell Phone Subsidy
RRSP Match begins first day of employment
Relocation Assistance
Training and Development opportunities
Opportunity to be a part of something greater and help the Yukon