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Jobs with CPAWS Yukon

Conservation Coordinator

Position type: Permanent, 30-37.5 hours per week.
Salary: $58,403 to $63,168 Annually
Vacation & time off: 3 weeks of vacation, 14 Statutory Holidays, paid sick leave, and additional paid time off between December 24 and January 1.
Benefits: Eligible for a comprehensive health benefit plan and matched RRSP contributions after the probationary period (3 months).
Location: Must live in Whitehorse or another Yukon community, or willing to relocate.
Start date: Immediately.

About the role
Reporting to CPAWS Yukon’s Conservation Manager and working with everyone on the CPAWS team, and most closely with the conservation team, the Conservation Coordinator works on conservation policy analysis and development, planning and implementing campaigns and projects, and works to foster partnerships and community relationships.

Hiring process and timeline
Applications will close on March 10. Interviews will be scheduled between March and April 2026, take approximately 60 minutes, and can be in person at our office or online.

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Conservation Intern

Position Type: Seasonal full-time, 12-16 weeks between May 5 and August 30, 2026
Job Level: Entry level
Salary: Dependent on funding
Location: Must live in Whitehorse, or willing to relocate.

Intended job posting audience
Anyone who can legally work in Canada can apply for this job. We will give extra consideration to people who self-identify as First Nations, Métis or Inuit. If you are not currently authorized to work in Canada, the employer will not consider your job application.

About the role
Do you have a passion for nature and the environment? CPAWS Yukon is seeking a Conservation Intern to work with us during the summer of 2026. We have a lot of flexibility with this position and encourage individuals from a wide range of backgrounds and with varied interests to apply.

As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work on a project of your choice that aligns with your own interests and our organization’s mission. We will provide one-on-one mentorship, include you in all staff meetings, and invite you to campaign team meetings. Our goal is to provide an employment opportunity where you can flourish and develop skills to meet your career objectives while learning about the workings of our non-profit organization. In addition to this project, you will help arrange conservation focused events in the Yukon.

Much of the work requires you to take initiative and be self-directed, while our team is always available to answer any questions and assist you with the project and outreach activities.

Hiring process and timeline
Applications close on March 10. Interviews will be scheduled between February and March 2026. Interviews will take approximately 45-60 minutes and can be in person at our office or online.

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About CPAWS Yukon

Based in Whitehorse on the traditional territories of the Kwanlin Dün First Nation and the Ta’an Kwäch’än Council, CPAWS Yukon aims to conserve the Yukon’s ecologically and culturally important lands and waters for all. We advocate for protection of wild spaces in a manner grounded in respect for both traditional knowledge and western science and believe that this can only be achieved through collaboration and reconciliation with the Indigenous peoples of this land. We represent the views of many Yukoners who want the Yukon to be an example of how people can live well with the natural world that we depend upon. CPAWS Yukon aims to work “in a good way” that recognizes the agency that First Nations and Indigenous People have in being key decision makers and stewards of the land and water.

Working with CPAWS Yukon means you have the amazing opportunity to live, work, and grow in one of the most beautiful places in Canada, while working with a committed and passionate team of environmental advocates. You’ll be respected for your unique contributions and supported in your unique needs. Our office is in a bright, modern space in downtown Whitehorse next to a city park and close to the Yukon River. This welcoming place is dog-friendly, accessible, and includes a kitchenette and bike storage. We offer the flexibility to work from home or adjust your work schedule when needed, which means work and personal life can find a balance.

CPAWS Yukon is committed to operating in a way that upholds justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion (JEDI). In our hiring processes, we take active measures to overcome biases and to address systemic imbalances. We also make every effort to maintain and build an inclusive workspace where people from diverse backgrounds see themselves reflected and feel supported. Click here to read how we attempt to hire through a just, equitable, diverse, and inclusive lens.

We encourage and welcome applications from all individuals who share our belief in ensuring the rich wildlife and diverse landscapes of Yukon receive the protection they deserve.

Jobs with CPAWS Yukon

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