This is for one (1) full-time permanent position, working 75 hours biweekly.
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.
The Major Mines and Technical Services Branch is responsible for the regulation of a sustainable mining industry in the Yukon. The Business Development and Technical Services unit is responsible for the development of strategic and operational mineral resource plans, programs, policies and legislation to support Yukon mining industry investment and development, the delivery of technical supports to the Mineral Resources and Geoscience Services Division, and the management of financial securities held, and mining royalties collected by the Yukon Government. The unit also leads department wide business development and process improvement projects.
As a key member of the management team, the Business Development and Technical Services Manager is responsible for developing, rationalizing, consolidating and implementing mineral resource policies, programs and services. This position is responsible for providing management leadership, coaching and mentoring to its staff of four professionals, located in Whitehorse.
We are looking for a highly motivated and committed individual who has strong supervisory skills, excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and a solid understanding of the processes associated with successful program delivery. Strong leadership, team building, strategic thinking, influencing others and creative problem-solving skills are essential to be successful in this key position.
For more information about this position, please contact Erin Dowd, Director, Major Mines and Technical Services at Erin.Dowd@yukon.ca.
For more information about the recruitment process, please contact Lindsay Moldowan, Human Resource Consultant II, 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 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. Visit our website on how to write your resume when applying on Yukon government jobs. Please note selection for further consideration will be based solely 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. A cover letter is not required.
- Post-secondary degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Earth Sciences, Resource Management, or a related field,
- Experience analyzing legislation, regulatory policies, and technical and financial reports to support improvements to business processes and service delivery,
- Experience developing, delivering and evaluating programs, strategies, policies and services,
- Experience managing financial resources and developing and administering financial agreements,
- Experience building partnerships within and outside your organization, including with First Nations, communities, non-profits, and government departments,
- Experience supporting or leading consultation processes for natural resource projects in the Yukon is an asset,
- Experience managing human resources, including developing people, leading teams, mentoring and performance management is an asset.
Desired Knowledge, Skills and Suitability
Candidates will be expected to demonstrate their competence according to the standards set within the Yukon Government Core Competency Framework.
The competition will specifically focus on, but are not limited to the following competencies:
- Developing People,
- Taking Action and Achieving Results,
- Influencing Others, and
- Thinking Strategically.
Additional Information:
Conditions of Employment: Valid Class 5 Driver's Licence
Job Requirement: Travel within Yukon
