Assistant Deputy Minister - Mineral Resources and Geoscience Services

This is a permanent full-time 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 and Geological Services Division consists of the following branches: Mineral Resources, Yukon Geological Survey, and Assessment and Abandoned Mines and is responsible for regulating exploration and mining activity under the Quartz Mining and Placer Mining Acts.

This position is responsible for the strategic and sustainable development and management of the Yukon’s mineral resources within the context of conservation planning and resource development. The position manages government to government priorities and competing interests, and leads the development, integration and implementation of plans, policies, programs and services for the benefit of communities and government objectives. This involves leading and directing the development, implementation, management and evaluation of government and departmental plans, policy and program initiatives and services regarding the sustainable development and management of the Yukon’s mineral resource wealth.

Essential Qualifications
Please submit your cover letter and resume clearly demonstrating how you meet each of the following essential qualifications.
Note: selection for further consideration is 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.

1. Degree in Public Administration, Political Science, Environmental Sciences, Natural Resource Management or related discipline
2. Executive-level experience in the public sector; including strategic planning, human resources, and financial management
3. Experience with mining industry policies and resource management to accomplish mutual goals
4. Experience providing strategic leadership in the management of diverse and complex program areas, leading teams and working collaboratively
5. Significant experience managing teams and financial resources
6. Considerable experience establishing effective, collaborative relationships with leaders across government, community partners, private sector and First Nation or Indigenous governments

Candidates who have post-secondary education combined with significant senior management experience equivalent to the essential qualifications listed above will be equally considered.

Desired Knowledge, Skills and Suitability

As an ideal candidate, you will have a proven record of success as a strategic, influential and service-oriented leader who has effectively committed and applied resources to achieve positive and meaningful results. You are able to balance multiple priorities in a complex, multi-disciplinary and often high-profile work environment, and build effective relationships within your department, across government and externally (federal, provincial/territorial, municipal and First Nations). Through visionary leadership, political acumen, resilience and a willingness to take calculated risks, you are able to integrate and operationalize significant and fast paced change. You model appropriate behaviors and promote a highly engaged workforce through organizational commitment, supportive relationships, self-awareness and ethical decision making.

Candidates should have and may on the following Core Competencies, but are not limited to:

1. Modeling Interpersonal Skills and Personal Responsibility
2. Developing People
3. Influencing Others
4. Thinking Strategically
5. Taking Action and Achieving Results
6. Leading Change and Innovation

For more information on these competencies, please see the core competencies framework.

Additional Information

Job Requirements: Travel within and outside of the Yukon.

Approved candidates will be provided reimbursement of interview/relocation expenses if required, in accordance with the Interview and Relocation Directive.