This is for two full-time permanent positions working 75 hours bi-weekly; one located in Whitehorse and one located in Mayo.
Established eligibility list may be used for other Mining Lands Officer positions located in Whitehorse, Dawson City, Mayo, and/or Watson Lake.
Who we are:
As one of the Yukon government’s most diverse departments, Energy, Mines and Resources has a place for you. 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.
As one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers for 2026, a career with Yukon government’s public service offers you an opportunity to expand your skillset and build relationships with stakeholders and colleagues. Learn more about what Yukon government can offer you.
About the Branch:
Since the Gold Rush of 1898, mining has featured prominently in building and defining the Yukon’s economy, shaping its communities, and contributing to its economic development. In the modern-day context, Yukon government controls and administers its natural resources, including its minerals. The Mineral Tenure and Exploration branch administers the Quartz Mining Act, Placer Mining Act and regulations through the Mining Recorder offices in Whitehorse, Watson Lake, Dawson City, and Mayo.
The branch is responsible for the disposition and administration of mineral resources within the Yukon, providing education and outreach on the regulatory regime to support responsible mining land use and mineral planning and development to the mining industry, communities and governments.
About the position:
Working as a member of the Mining Recorder’s team, the Mining Lands Officer is responsible for coordinating government response to assessment recommendations on mineral exploration projects, developing Decision Documents and approvals, providing advice and guidance for the acquisition and retention of mineral title to the mining community; evaluating, processing, and making recommendations for the acceptance or rejection of applications; and assists in the day to day client service of the mining recorders office. If you like a work environment where you have something new to do each day, a collaborative and supportive team, and are always learning, Mineral Tenure & Exploration Branch is for you! We encourage anyone with experience and/or interest in environmental assessment, environmental studies, socio-economic studies, working with Indigenous communities, project management, and regulatory processes to apply.
For more information about this position, please contact Tamera Johnson, Whitehorse Mining Recorder, at Tamera.Johnson@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 can 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 coursework in business or office administration, project management, natural resource management, mineral exploration, environmental science, social science, environmental assessment, or a related field;
- Experience working with the public and diverse client groups in a client service setting;
- Experience researching and drafting correspondence;
- Experience updating and maintaining databases and/or filing systems;
- Experience in working with land or resource management legislation is an asset;
- Experience working with regulatory documents, preferably in a government setting, is an asset;
- Experience engaging with First Nations on rights, interests, values, and concerns is an asset.
Candidates who have a combination of education, training, and experience equivalent to the essential qualifications listed above may be equally considered.
Desired Knowledge, Skills, and Suitability
Candidates should have and may be assessed on their:
- interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills, including the ability to work effectively in both in-person and remote team environments;
- organizational, task management, and prioritization skills;
- attention to detail;
- ability to adapt to changing priorities and work demands;
- ability to analyze information and records, and make recommendations based on their findings;
- ability to accept and process documents, applications and/or payments from members of the public based on set criteria; and
- proficiency in computer programs, including the MS Office suite and database software.
Additional Information
Conditions of Employment: Obtain Notary Public appointment within six months of hire
Job Requirements: Willingness to travel to Yukon communities
