Mining Lands Coordinator - Whitehorse, Canada - Government of Yukon

Description

This posting is for one full-time, permanent position and one Term position working 75 hours bi-weekly. The Term position's end date is Oct 29, 2025.

Temporary Assignments will also be considered.

Who we are:

As one of the Yukon government's most diverse departments, Energy, Mines, and Resources has a place for you. Under the Mineral Resources umbrella, there are 3 unique branches where you can apply your skillset. 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 2023 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 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:

As a member of the Mineral Resources branch, reporting to the Mining Lands Supervisor, this position is responsible for overseeing and coordinating the issuance and administration of Decision Documents under YESAA and Mining Land Use (MLU) approvals in the Yukon pursuant to the Placer Mining Act and Quartz Mining Act, regulations and guidelines. This position is responsible for assisting the mining land use application process at the district level; coordinating government response to assessment recommendations on mineral exploration and placer projects; Class 1 notifications; assisting Mining Lands Officers with developing Decision Documents and evaluating, processing and making recommendations for the acceptance or rejection of applications. This position works with the Mining Lands Supervisor to ensure consistency, fairness and efficiency in the process of review and assignment of terms and conditions to MLU approvals by District Mining Lands Officers. This position is also responsible for participating in the development of methods, tools and policies to improve business processes and practices in the Mining Lands program.

For more information about this position, please contact: Paul Inglis, Manager, Mining Lands at
For more information about the staffing process, please contact Collen Kormos, HR Consultant at

Essential Qualifications
Please submit your resume clearly demonstrating how you meet the following qualifications. Please note selection for further consideration will be based on the information you provide in your resume. We strongly recommend that you visit our website on how to write your resume when applying on Yukon government jobs.

• Post-secondary degree or diploma in public administration, resource management or a related field
• Experience with technical writing and editing documents
• Experience applying or administering land use or resource legislation and/or regulatory processes
• Experience working with Yukon's mining regulatory and assessment processes would be an asset
• Experience consulting with Yukon First Nations would be an asset
• Experience with project review or/and management and providing recommendations would be an asset
  

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

Desired Knowledge, Skills and Suitability
Candidates should have and may be assessed on their:

• Organizational and communication skills
• Strong prioritization and time management skills
• Oral and written communication skills that demonstrate high levels of tact and diplomacy.
• Ability to analyze problems, think critically, and make appropriate recommendations.
• Proficiency in computer programs, including the MS Office suite and database software
• Knowledge of Yukon First Nation governments and the duty to consult
  

Additional Information:

• Job Requirements: Travel within Yukon is required