Manager - Mineral Planning and Development

Government of Yukon; Whitehorse; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A public sector organization in Whitehorse, Yukon, seeks a leader within the Mineral Resources Branch to manage a motivated team and develop policies for a sustainable mining industry. This full-time position requires a degree in a relevant field and expertise in program development and evaluation. Strong leadership and partnership skills are essential to effectively engage with First Nations and other stakeholders. Willingness to travel is expected for this role.

Qualifications

• Degree in Public Administration, Social Sciences, or related field.
• Experience developing and evaluating programs and strategies.
• Experience managing financial agreements and supports.

Responsibilities

• Manage a motivated team and direct mineral resource initiatives.
• Develop policies and strategies for a sustainable mining industry.
• Support regulatory and First Nation consultation policy development.

Skills

Program evaluation

Partnership building

Strategic guidance

Team building

Problem solving

Education

Degree in Public Administration or related field

Job description

Overview

Job Summary And Requirements: This is a full-time permanent 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 Branch of the Department of Energy Mines and Resources is responsible for the development of a sustainable mining industry in the Yukon. The team develops and delivers policies, strategies, programs and legislative instruments to support integrated resource management.

As a member of the Mineral Resources senior management team, this position is responsible for managing a strongly motivated group and directing, planning, coordinating, implementing and evaluating a variety of strategic and operational mineral resource initiatives. These initiatives include ministerial and senior management information support, non-government organization (NGO) funding support, regulatory and First Nation consultation policy development, geographic information services (GIS) support to the Branch and provision of information to support mining industry investment and development. Strong leadership, team building, strategic thinking, creative problem solving skills and a desire to achieve results are essential to be successful in this key position.

For more information about this position, please contact Erin Dowd, Director, Mineral Resources Branch at [e-mail]

For more information about the staffing process, please contact Stephanie Aubé, Manager, Human Resources at [e-mail]

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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.

• Degree in Public Administration, Social Sciences, Earth Sciences, Environmental Sciences, Resource Management, Business Administration or a related field;
• Experience developing, delivering, and evaluating programs, strategies, policies and services;
• Experience developing and administering financial agreements and managing financial supports for non-government organizations;
• Experience providing strategic guidance on consultation obligations and considerations for natural resource projects in Yukon;
• Experience building partnerships within and outside your organization, including the development of successful partnerships with First Nations, communities, non-government organizations and other government departments;
• Experience supervising, coaching, team building and mentoring.

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

Desired Knowledge, Skills And Suitability

Candidates will be expected to demonstrate their competence according to the standards set within the Yukon Government Core Competency Framework.

The competition will specifically focus on, but are not limited to the following competencies:

• Developing People
• Thinking Strategically
• Taking Action and Achieving Results
• Demonstrating Client Focus
• Promoting Common Values & Ethics

Additional Information

Job requirements: Willingness to travel within and outside of Yukon

Eligibility List

12 months