Mining Lands Supervisor - Whitehorse, Canada - Yukon Government
Description
This is a full-time indeterminate position, working 75 hours bi-weekly.
Established E-list could be used to fill in various Yukon communities
Who we are:
As one of Canada's Top 100 Employers for 2023 a career with Yukon Government's public service offers you an opportunity to expand your skillset and build relationships with stakeholders and colleagues.
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.
The Mineral Resources branch administers the Quartz Mining Act, Placer Mining Act and regulations through the Mining Recorder offices in Whitehorse, Watson Lake, Dawson, 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:
The Mineral Resources Branch is responsible for the regulation of a sustainable mining industry in Yukon.
As a member of the branch management team, this position is responsible for planning, coordinating, implementing and evaluating a number of program areas including:
mining land use operating plans under the Quartz and Placer Mining Acts, environmental and socio-economic assessments, consultation with First Nations and maintenance of relationships with First Nations and stakeholders.
The Mining Lands Supervisor is responsible for planning, implementing, managing and evaluating the administration of the regulatory processes for mineral exploration in Yukon.
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. For more information on how to prepare and submit your resume visit this resource page on
- Degree in Public Administration, Conservation Sciences, Resource Management, or a related field
- Experience administering resource legislation and/or regulatory processes;
- Experience developing, delivering, and evaluating programs, strategies, policies, and/or services;
- Experience building partnerships within and outside of your organization, including the development of successful relationships with First Nations, communities, nongovernment organizations and other government departments.
- Experience managing a team, including undertaking performance reviews;
- Knowledge of Yukon Placer Mining and Quartz Mining Acts as well as the Yukon Environmental and Socioeconomical Assessment Act would be an asset
Desired Knowledge, Skills and Suitability
- Interpersonal and communication skills
- Understanding of the processes associated with successful program delivery
- Strategic thinking and creative problem solving skills
- Strong selfawareness and integrity
- Demonstrated ability to think strategically and assess the future impact of decisions
- Adaptability and innovation
- Demonstrated ability to develop, manage and influence people
Additional Information
Job Requirements:
Periodic travel to various Yukon sites.
- Eligibility List 12 months
- Post Date 17 April 2024
- Close Date 30 April 2024
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