Manager - Type II

Government of Yukon; Whitehorse; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Government of Yukon seeks a Manager for the Assessment and Abandoned Mines branch. This role involves leading a team to remediate abandoned mine sites, emphasizing environmental protection and stakeholder collaboration. The ideal candidate will have a relevant degree and extensive experience in project management and team leadership.

Qualifications

• Experience building and managing collaborative relationships with stakeholders.
• Experience leading diverse teams and negotiating interests.
• Experience managing complex mine remediation projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team directing the clean-up of abandoned mine sites.
• Oversee technical designs, relationships, construction, and ongoing operations.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Team Building

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, public/business administration or resource management

Job description

Job Summary And Requirements

This is a full-time permanent position, working 75 hours biweekly

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 Assessment and Abandoned Mines (AAM) branch leads, directs and oversees the management and remediation of abandoned mines in the Yukon. Effectively delivering this service to the people of the Yukon requires commitment to the highest levels of professionalism. Our work is focused on environmental protection, health and safety, effective project delivery and sound financial planning.

As the Manager you will lead a team directing the clean-up of high profile, abandoned mine sites, overseeing all aspects of the work including technical designs, First Nation relationships, construction and ongoing site operations.

For more information about this position, please contact Darren Stahl, A/ADM Mineral Resources and Geoscience Services at [e-mail]

For information about the staffing process, please contact Stephanie Aube, HR Consultant at [e-mail]

Essential Qualifications

Please submit your resume clearly demonstrating how you meet the following qualifications. Please note that selection for further consideration will be 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 .

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, public/business administration, resource management or a related field;
• Experience building and managing collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders such as, Government of Canada, First Nation Governments, communities, regulators, non-governmental organizations and other government departments;
• Experience leading teams with diverse skills and in coaching, mentoring and team-building;
• Experience negotiating with other governments and contractors, and representing the organization’s interests at various forums, such as multi-stakeholder meetings, technical working groups and other similar conferences and conventions;
• Experience managing complex and multi-level mine remediation, industrial or related projects
  
  

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

Skills

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, available at Yukon.ca

The competition will specifically focus on, but not limit itself to, the following competencies:

• Modelling Interpersonal Skills and Personal Responsibility
• Developing People
• Taking Action and Achieving Results
• Promoting Common Values & Ethics
• Demonstrating Client Focus
  
  

Additional Information

Job Requirements: Travel throughout Yukon is required

Eligibility List

12 months