This posting is for one full-time, permanent position working 75 hours bi-weekly. This position can be located in Whitehorse, Watson Lake, Dawson City or Mayo.
At Energy, Mines and Resources, we are committed to a healthy and sustainable resource sector, managed in partnership with Yukoners. We embrace a work environment where problem solving, creativity, teamwork, risk management and personal effort result in the attainment of our goals and those of our clients.
Yukon Government controls and administers its natural resources, including its minerals. The Mineral Tenure and Exploration branch is responsible for administration of the Quartz Mining Act, Placer Mining Act and regulations through the Mining Recorder offices located in Whitehorse, Watson Lake, Dawson City and Mayo.
As a member of the Mineral Tenure and Exploration branch, reporting to the Mining Lands Supervisor, this position is responsible for overseeing and coordinating the issuance and administration of Decision Documents under YESAA and Mining Land Use (MLU) approvals in the Yukon pursuant to the Placer Mining Act and Quartz Mining Act, regulations and guidelines. This position is responsible for assisting the mining land use application process at the district level; coordinating government response to assessment recommendations on mineral exploration and placer projects; Class 1 notifications; assisting Mining Lands Officers with developing Decision Documents and evaluating, processing and making recommendations for the acceptance or rejection of applications. This position works with the Mining Lands Supervisor to ensure consistency, fairness and efficiency in the process of review and assignment of terms and conditions to MLU approvals by District Mining Lands Officers. This position is also responsible for participating in the development of methods, tools and policies to improve business processes and practices in the Mining Lands program.
For more information about this position, please contact Janet Bell-MacDonald, Manager, Mining Lands at Janet.Bell-MacDonald@yukon.ca
For more information about the staffing process, please contact Lindsay Moldowan, Human Resources Consultant at Lindsay.Moldowan@yukon.ca
Please do not email resumes to either of these addresses; resumes may only be accepted through e-recruitment. If you need technical support for submitting your application/resume, please contact e-recruitment.clientsupport@yukon.ca.
Essential Qualifications
Please submit your resume clearly demonstrating how you meet the following qualifications. Please note selection for further consideration will be based on the information you provide in your resume; ensure you use a month/year to month/year format and include the duties you performed in each of your positions. We strongly recommend that you visit our website on how to write your resume when applying on Yukon government jobs.
- Coursework in public administration, resource management or a related field;
- Experience applying or administering land use or resource legislation and/or regulatory processes;
- Experience with technical writing and editing documents;
- Experience working with Yukon’s mining regulatory and assessment processes would be an asset;
- Experience consulting with Yukon First Nations would be an asset;
- Experience with project review or/and management and providing recommendations would be an asset.
Candidates who have a combination of education, training and experience equivalent to the essential qualifications listed above will be equally considered.
Desired Knowledge, Skills and Suitability
Candidates should have and may be assessed on their:
- Organizational and communication skills;
- Strong prioritization and time management skills;
- Oral and written communication skills that demonstrate high levels of tact and diplomacy;
- Ability to analyze problems, think critically, and make appropriate recommendations;
- Proficiency in computer programs, including the MS Office suite and database software;
- Knowledge of Yukon First Nation governments and the duty to consult.
Additional Information:
- Job Requirements: Travel within Yukon is required
