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This is for one permanent full-time position, working 75 hours bi-weekly, located in Dawson City, Yukon.
Established eligibility list may be used for other Mining Administration Officer positions throughout the territory.
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 three 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 the Yukon Government’s public service offers you an opportunity to expand your skillset and build relationships with stakeholders and colleagues. Learn more about what the 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, the 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:
Working as a Mining Recorder team member, the Mining Administration Officer is responsible for delivering first contact and front-line customer service in a regulatory environment. The Mining Administration Officer ensures that all transactions in the acquiring and maintaining mineral tenure follow the relevant legislation. The role serves as an advisor to mining proponents, supporting their management of mineral claims. If you like a work environment with something new to do each day, a collaborative and supportive team, and always learning, Mineral Resources is for you! We encourage anyone with experience and/or interest in project management, business administration, environmental assessment, environmental studies, socio-economic studies, working with Indigenous communities, and regulatory processes to apply.
For more information about this position, please contact Charles Brunner, Mining Recorder, at contact@latravailemploi.com
For more information about the staffing process, please contact Stephanie Aubé, HR Consultant, atcontact@latravailemploi.com.
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. We strongly recommend visiting our website to learn how to write your resume when applying for Yukon government jobs.
Post-secondary coursework in business administration or a related field;
Experience working in a front-line client service setting, providing information to and working collaboratively with the general public and diverse client groups;
Experience researching and drafting correspondence for review;
Experience with computerized technology, software, databases, and applications, with the ability to manipulate data;
Experience working with land or resource management/legal documents would be an asset;
Candidates with 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:
Interpersonal skills and self-motivation
Organizational and communication skills
Strong attention to detail
Strong task management skills and a sense of personal accountability
Ability to adapt to changing work demands
Ability to analyze information and records and make recommendations based on their findings
Ability to accept and process documents, applications and payments from members of the public based on set criteria
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 is a requirement of this position
Eligibility List 12 months Post Date 18 March 2024 Close Date 2 April 2024