Manager - Mining Lands

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Company: Government of Yukon

Location: Whitehorse, YT Y1A 2A9

Description:

Department

Government of Yukon -> Energy, Mines & Resources - Mining Lands

Location

Whitehorse, YT Y1A 2C6 CA (Primary)

Job Type

Permanent

End Date

Full/Part Time

Full-time

Standard Hours Bi-weekly

75

Classification

MG05

Salary

$104,853.00 - $146,158.00

Union

MGT

Days Off

Saturday/Sunday

Travel

10%

Admissibility

Open to all Candidates, Preference - Canadian Indigenous Ancestry, Preference - Yukon First Nations ancestry

This competition is open to all candidates who meet the above noted Admissibility. A hiring preference will apply for qualified candidates of Canadian Indigenous ancestry, with a priority for qualified Yukon First Nation candidates. This initiative is in support of Yukon government's goal for a representative public service. For more information on the hiring preference visit www.yukon.ca/hiring-preference.

Job Summary and Requirements

This is full-time, permanent position working 75 hours bi-weekly

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 the public and our clients.

As a member of EMR's Mineral Resources Branch, you are part of a professional team whose objective is to advance resource planning to support the orderly development of Yukon's mineral resources in a responsible and sustainable manner. The Mining Lands Unit works to build a competitive and sustainable mining industry in Yukon while protecting Yukon government from environmental liabilities of mineral exploration and placer mine development.

Reporting to the Director, and as a member of the Mineral Resources senior management team, this position is responsible for directing, planning, coordinating, implementing and evaluating a number of program areas including: granting and maintenance of mineral rights, preparation of decision documents pursuant to YESAA, approval of mining land use operating plans, and preparation of quartz mining licenses.

For more information about this position, please contact: Jay Chou, A/Director, Mineral Resources by email at Jay.Chou@yukon.ca

For more information about the staffing process, please contact Stephanie Aube, Human Resources Consultant at Stephanie.Aube@yukon.ca

Essential Qualifications
Please submit your resume clearly demonstrating how you meet the following qualifications. Please note that selection for further consideration will be based solely on the information you provide in your resume.

For more information on how to prepare and submit your resume visit this resource page on Yukon.ca.
  • Degree in Public Administration, Environmental Sciences, Resource Management, Business Administration or a related field;
  • Developing, delivering and evaluating programs, strategies, policies and services for natural resource development and management;
  • Administration of resource legislation and experience dealing with regulatory matters;
  • Building partnerships within and outside of the organization, including the development of successful protocols and partnerships with First Nations, communities, non-government organizations and other government departments;
  • Significant experience coaching/mentoring and team building of multidisciplinary teams;
  • Significant experience managing human and financial resources.

Candidates who have education, training and/or experience equivalent to the essential qualifications listed above will be equally considered.

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, available at http://www.psc.gov.yk.ca/pdf/YG_Core_Competency_Framework.pdf

The competition will specifically focus on, but not limit itself to, the following competencies:
  • Modelling Interpersonal Skills and Personal Responsibility
  • Developing People
  • Taking Action and Achieving Results
  • Leading Change and Innovation
  • Thinking Strategically
  • Influencing Others

Additional information:

Job Requirements: Travel within Yukon is required

Eligibility List

12 months

Post Date

15 April 2025

Close Date

30 April 2025

Job Description

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