Camping & RVs
Wilderness Travel & Land Use
- Into the Yukon Wilderness
- Leave No Trace
- Wilderness Tourism Operators
- Park Permits
- Dempster Hwy Development Permit
Conservation Area Planning
Territorial Parks
Hunting in Yukon
Fishing in Yukon
Trapping in Yukon
- Trapping Regulations
- Humane Trapping Standards
- Proposed Developments Within
Trapping Concessions - Yukon Trapper Profiles
Hunter & Trapper Education & Resources
Wildlife Viewing
- Wildlife Viewing Program
- Wildlife Viewing Strategy
- Wildlife Viewing Events
- Viewing Tips & Etiquette
- Best Viewing Sites
- Through the Seasons
- Bird Watching
- Swan Haven
- Celebration of Swans
Yukon Species
Animal Management
- Southern Lakes Bear Study
- Winter Ticks
- Wildlife Diseases & Contaminants
- Wildlife Management Modelling
Animal Health and Protection
Wilderness Management
Fish & Wildlife Planning
Climate Change
- Climate Change and Yukon
- Climate Change Action Plan
- Impacts of Climate Change
- Climate Change Adaptation
- Reducing GHG Emissions
- Climate Change & Youth
- Yukon Government Initiatives
Air & Water
Waste & Chemicals
Clean Northern Living
- Household Hazardous Waste
- Spill Reporting
- Help Stop Invasive Species
- Turn in Poachers & Polluters (TIPP)
- Warming Up Your Vehicle
- ATV Use in Yukon
- Wood Burning Tips
Animal Encounters
- Human-Wildlife Conflict
- Orphaned or Injured Wildlife
- Homeowners & Urban Wildlife
- Bear Safety
- Cougar Safety
Environment Yukon eServices
Get Involved
- Canada's Parks Day
- Volunteer Opportunities in Yukon Parks
- How You Can Help Wildlife Studies
- Environmental Awareness Fund
- Joining Boards, Councils & Committees
Public Reviews
- Pesticide Application Permit
- Spay-Neuter Program Evaluation
- Permitting System
- Developing Animal Health Act Regulations
Youth Programs
Educator Resources
- EnviroWild Resources for Educators
- Resource Guides
- Backyard Biodiversity
- BIGFOOT/littlefoot Game
- Environment Education Links
About the Department
Publications
Maps & GIS Data
Yukon Youth Conservation Corps (Y2C2)
Summer employment for students
The Yukon Youth Conservation Corps or Y2C2 is a summer employment and training program for Yukon students (aged 16 and up), with an emphasis on environmental education and enhancement.
Note: These are not STEP jobs. Hiring for Y2C2 and CAT jobs is done by the Department of Environment.
Summer projects
Crews of one to five students work on conservation projects throughout the territory. These projects are proposed and overseen by community groups, First Nations, municipalities and individuals.
Employment eligibility and application process
Eligibility
- You are between 16 and 29 years of age
- You are a full-time high school or post-secondary student and either graduating or planning to return to full-time studies in the fall.
- You have lived in the Yukon for at least one full year before beginning your present studies.
Application process
- Review the job description.
- Fill out the Student Employment Application and send it along with a resume.
The closing date for applications is February 13, 2017,
except Field Workers, which close May 29, 2017.
Job descriptions
Note: All summer positions now require applicants to fill out a Resume Profile
Conservation Action Team (CAT) Camp Assistant |
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| Pay and Term | $15.63/hr for 13 weeks + camp bonus (2 Positions) $16.72/hr if hired for second year |
| Job Description | CAT Camp Assistant |
Y2C2 Crew Leader |
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| Pay and Term | $17.92/hr for 13 weeks + camp bonus (2 Positions) $19.14/hr if hired for second year |
| Job Description | Y2C2 Crew Leader |
Green Team Steward |
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| Pay and Term | $16.72/hr for 16 weeks (1 Position) $17.92/hr if hired for second year |
| Job Description | Green Team Steward |
Y2C2 Green Team Special Projects Worker |
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| Pay and Term | $15.63/hr for 13 weeks (3 Positions) $16.72/hr if hired for second year |
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Y2C2 Field Worker |
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| Pay and Term | $11.79 /hr for 8 weeks (8 Positions) $12.33/hr if hired for second year |
| Job Description | Y2C2 Field Worker |
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Phone: 867-667-3041 Email: y2c2@gov.yk.ca Address: Environment Yukon Government of Yukon Box 2703 (V-18)
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