New Job Manager - Mineral Planning And Development In Yukon

This is a 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 our clients.

The Mineral Resources Branch of the Department of Energy Mines and Resources is responsible for the development of a sustainable mining industry in the Yukon. As a member of the Mineral Resources senior management team, this position is responsible for managing a strongly motivated group in a fast-paced work environment and directing, planning, coordinating, implementing and evaluating a variety of strategic and operational mineral resource initiatives. These initiatives include ministerial and senior management information support, industry association funding support, regulatory and Indigenous consultation advice and policy development, geographic information services (GIS) support and system development to the Branch and provision of regulatory information to support the mineral industry. Strong leadership, team building, strategic thinking, creative problem solving skills and a desire to achieve results are essential to be successful in this key position.

For more information about this position, please contact Todd Powell, Director – Mineral Resources Branch at [email protected]

For more information about the staffing process, please contact Stephanie Aubé, HR Consultant at [email protected]

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

• Degree in Public Administration, Social Sciences, Earth Sciences, Environmental Sciences, Resource Management, Business Administration or a related field;
• Experience developing, delivering, and evaluating programs, strategies, policies and services for natural resource development and management;
• Experience providing operational policy advice regarding rights, activities and obligations under land and resources legislation;
• Experience building partnerships within and outside your organization, including the development of successful partnerships with First Nations, communities, non-government organizations and other government departments;
• Experience supervising, coaching, team building and mentoring.

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.

The competition will specifically focus on, but not limit itself to, the following competencies:

• Developing People;
• Thinking Strategically;
• Taking Action and Achieving Results; and
• Modeling Interpersonal Skills and Personal Responsibility.

Additional information:

Job requirements: Willingness to travel within and outside of Yukon

Eligibility List

12 months

Post Date

9 May 2023

Close Date

23 May 2023