Mining Lands Officer

Government of Yukon; Whitehorse; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Government of Yukon is seeking a Mining Lands Officer to join the Mineral Resources branch. This full-time position involves coordinating government responses to mineral exploration assessments, ensuring compliance with regulatory frameworks, and providing guidance to the mining community. The candidate will play a vital role in managing mineral title and client service relations while promoting sustainable resource management practices.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary coursework in business, project management, or natural resource management.
• Experience in client service and collaboration.
• Proficient with MS Office and database software.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate government responses on mineral exploration project assessments.
• Evaluate applications and provide client service in the mining recorder's office.
• Develop Decision Documents and approvals.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Task management

Analytical skills

Collaboration

Education

Post-secondary coursework in relevant fields

Tools

MS Office suite

Job description

Job Summary And Requirements

This is a full-time, one-year TERM position (anticipatory permanent), working 75 hours bi-weekly.

Temporary Assignment will be considered. Please have supervisors’ approval prior to applying.

Established eligibility list may be used for other Mining Lands 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 3 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 Yukon Government’s public service offers you an opportunity to expand your skillset and build relationships with stakeholders and colleagues. Learn more about what 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, 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

About the Position:

Working as a member of the Mining Recorder’s team, the Mining Lands Officer is responsible for coordinating government response to assessment recommendations on mineral exploration projects, developing Decision Documents and approvals, providing advice and guidance for the acquisition and retention of mineral title to the mining community; evaluating, processing and making recommendations for the acceptance or rejection of applications; and assists in the day to day client service of the mining recorder’s office . If you like a work environment where you have something new to do each day, a collaborative and supportive team, and are always learning, Mineral Resources is for you! We encourage anyone with experience and/or interest in environmental assessment, environmental studies, socio-economic studies, working with Indigenous communities, project management, and regulatory processes to apply.

For more information about this position, please contact Sharon LeGoffe, Mining Recorder, at [e-mail]

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

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 that you visit our website on how to write your resume when applying on Yukon government jobs.

• Post-secondary coursework in business or office administration, project management, natural resource management, mineral exploration, environmental science social science, environmental assessment or related field;
• Experience working in a 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 updating and maintaining databases and filing systems according to internal standards;
• Experience in working with land or resource management legislation/regulatory documents, preferably in a government setting would be an asset;
• Experience working with Indigenous groups to share and gather information on Indigenous rights, interests, values and concerns would be an asset.
  
  

Candidates who have 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;
• Attention to detail;
• Ability to work in a team and collaborating with colleagues co-located and/or remotely;
• 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/or payments from members of the public based on set criteria; and,
• 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