Manager - Licensing

Government of Yukon; Whitehorse; Hybrid; CAD 98,000 - 137,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work options

Comprehensive benefits plan

Job summary

The Yukon Water Board Secretariat, within the Executive Council Office, seeks a Manager of Licensing in Whitehorse. Lead Licensing Officers, oversee board licensing under the Waters Act, and ensure fair, timely processing of applications with regulatory compliance.

Reporting to the Director, you will manage daily workflows, mentoring staff, and providing expert advice to applicants and industry while upholding service standards in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Post‑secondary degree in environmental science, natural resource management, physical, natural sciences or other related fields.
• Strong leadership skills and experience leading or supervising a work unit.
• Experience working with and interpreting legislation (preferably Waters Act, Quartz and Placer Mining Acts and Yukon Environmental and Socio‑economic Assessment Act).
• Experience conducting research and providing recommendations, preferably in a regulatory or advisory context.

Skills

Leadership

Verbal & Written Communication

Regulatory interpretation

Project/workload management

Relationship building

Education

Post-secondary degree in environmental science / natural resources / physical or natural sciences

Job description

Government of Yukon -> Executive Council Office - Yukon Water Board Administration

Location

Whitehorse, YT Y1A 2C6 CA (Primary)

Job Type

Permanent

End Date

Full/Part Time

Standard Hours Bi-weekly

75

Classification

MG06

$98,461.00 - $137,244.00

Union

MGT

Days Off

Saturday/Sunday

Travel

10%

Admissibility

Open to all Candidates, Preference - Canadian Indigenous Ancestry, Preference - Yukon First Nations ancestry

This competition is open to all candidates who meet the above noted Admissibility. A hiring preference will apply for qualified candidates of Canadian Indigenous ancestry, with a priority for qualified Yukon First Nation candidates. This initiative is in support of Yukon government’s goal for a representative public service. For more information on the hiring preference visit www.yukon.ca/hiring-preference .

Job Summary and Requirements

This posting is for a permanent position working 75 hours bi-weekly.

Yukon government’s vision is an engaged and diverse public service that embraces innovation to deliver positive outcomes for Yukoners.

The Executive Council Office is the centre of excellence for the Government of Yukon. We are leaders in the modernization of government standards and processes. We provide central strategic advice to advance government priorities through policy development, communications, intergovernmental relations, Indigenous relations, major project management, youth initiatives, Indigenous and scientific knowledge science and by supporting the Yukon Water Board and the Commissioner’s Office. We also provide direct support to the Premier and Cabinet.

The opportunity…

The Yukon Water Board is an independent administrative tribunal established under the Waters Act. The Yukon Water Board Secretariat provides administrative support to the Board, works on the Board’s behalf, and is staffed through the Executive Council Office.

The Yukon Water Board Secretariat is seeking a Manager of Licensing. This position is responsible for leading a team of Licensing Officers to support the Board’s licensing process with responsibilities under the Waters Act and for certain functions of the Placer Mining Act.

Reporting to the Director of the Secretariat, the Manager is responsible for managing the daily operations of the unit to ensure the efficiency of workflow, consistency of service standards, and fair application of new regulations, rules, and procedures. The Manager also provides consistent advice to applicants and industry during the project planning and application stages and supports the Director and Board with technical and licence-specific advice.

If you are an experienced leader, who is highly organized, committed to excellent client service, and who thrives in a challenging, fast paced, deadline-oriented environment, we want to hear from you!

What we can offer you…

Yukon government cares about their employees and strives to offer a variety of learning and developmental opportunities including in-house training. Funding may also be available to support further education.

Flexible work and leave options may be available allowing you to balance your personal and professional needs.

We also have a comprehensive and generous benefits plan, providing for the health and wellbeing of you and your family.

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Please submit your resume clearly demonstrating how you meet each of the following qualifications. Emphasize how your work experiences and related duties align with the essential and asset qualifications listed below. Note that selection for further consideration is based solely on the information you provide in your resume. Include the month and year you started and ended a job when you list your work experience. This allows us to accurately calculate the length of time you were in the position.

For more information on how to prepare and submit your resume visit this resource page on Yukon.ca.

Essential Qualifications

• Post‑secondary degree in environmental science, natural resource management, physical, natural sciences or other related fields.
• Strong leadership skills and experience leading or supervising a work unit.
• Experience working with and interpreting legislation (preferably Waters Act, Quartz and Placer Mining Acts and Yukon Environmental and Socio‑economic Assessment Act).
• Experience conducting research and providing recommendations, preferably in a regulatory or advisory context.

Candidates who have education, training, and/or experience equivalent to the essential qualifications listed above may be equally considered.

Desired Knowledge, Skills and Suitability

To best support the achievement of key strategic and business objectives, candidates may be assessed on:

• Post‑secondary degree in environmental science, natural resource management, physical or natural sciences or other related fields.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including presentation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple complex applications to produce effective results under tight timelines and changing priorities.
• Demonstrated relationship-building skills to work with applicants, industry, First Nation governments, other government departments and the public; and
• Excellent attention to detail to identify inconsistencies and errors in application documents and when drafting authorizations.

Additional information

Conditions of Employment: Valid Yukon Class 5 driver’s license

Job requirements: Travel within the Yukon by both ground and air

*This position is in Whitehorse, Yukon, and requires you to work in the office. Remote work is not available for this role.

For more information regarding the position, please contact Karen Clyde, Director of Yukon Water Board Secretariat at [phone] or [e-mail]