Observer Communicator

Full job description
This is a until –filled competition. Candidates are encouraged not to delay submitting their application as this posting can close at any time after 10 business days with 24-hour posted notice. Resumes will be screened at regular intervals until the position is filled or the competition closes, whichever is earliest.


Join Our Team at the Department of Highways and Public Works!

Are you ready to make a positive impact on Yukon communities? The Department of Highways and Public Works provides the necessary structure that makes life in Yukon possible. Together, we are committed to uphold the values of safety, innovation, teamwork, and leadership in our everyday work.

We are currently seeking a talented individual to join our Transportation team. The Transportation Division of Highways and Public Works builds and maintains the infrastructure, systems and programs that are critical to a healthy and vibrant Yukon. We employ operators, engineers, analysts, administrators, mechanics, and safety specialists to name a few and we offer many rewarding career opportunities. Our aviation, engineering, maintenance and transport services branches ensure a safe and effective transportation network that connects Yukon to the world and supports economic growth and a healthy society within the territory. We take this responsibility very seriously and we thrive in a challenging environment keeping the Yukon on the move 24/7.


Located in the fly-in community of Old Crow, this position is responsible for providing efficient observer/communicator services at the Old Crow community airport radio station. Duties include providing weather observation and information, providing advisory services for aircraft and vehicle traffic and conducting air/ground communications.


For more information on what we offer, terms and conditions of employment, how to apply, and tips on how to prepare and submit your resume, please visit: Careers in the Government of Yukon (yukoncareerpaths.ca)

Essential Qualifications

Please submit your resume clearly demonstrating how you meet the qualifications below. Selections for further consideration will be based solely on the information you provide in your resume


Experience using computers such as basic data entry and email
Experience dealing with the public

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

Desired knowledge, skills and suitability

The ideal candidate will possess these qualifications, skills and knowledge, but also demonstrate suitability for the role and organizational culture. Key competencies for success in this role include:

Ability to work independently and take initiative
Attention to detail
Effective written and verbal communication.
Problem solving skills


Conditions of Employment

This is a designated position within the Yukon public service which requires the following condition(s) of employment:

Successful completion of Observer Communicator course at Aurora College, Fort Smith, NWT (nine weeks), on the job site Observer Communicator Certification
Industry Canada Restricted Radio Operators Certificate
Job Requirements

This is a designated position within the Yukon public service which requires the following job requirements:

Shift work including short notice call-in, including weekends.
To work in a remote, fly-in community and adapt to varying weather conditions.
A willingness and ability to successfully pass a math exam as part of the assessment process.
Additional information

For more information about this position, please contact: Meghan Stonehouse, Airports Duty Manager at Meghan.Stonehouse@yukon.ca

For more information on what is happening at HPW, we encourage you to check us out on Yukon.ca and Facebook!

If you have questions about our recruitment process or what rewarding career opportunities are available within Highways and Public Works, please contact: Kylie Townend, at kylie.townend@yukon.ca

Eligibility List
12 months
Post Date
26 May 2025
Close Date
25 August 2025 Read more