Natural Resource Officer

Government of Yukon; Whitehorse; Remote; CAD 90,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

Government of Yukon Energy, Mines and Resources is seeking a permanent Major Mines Compliance Officer to support the Major Mines unit. The role focuses on inspections, enforcement, and ensuring adherence to environmental and resource management laws across the Yukon.

As part of the Compliance, Monitoring and Inspections framework, you will enforce mine development project regulations, collaborate with federal and territorial bodies, and work with First Nations communities in field settings.

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in natural resources management or related field.
• Experience interpreting or applying documents such as legislation, policies or procedures.
• Experience working with resource management or environmental stewardship sectors.

Responsibilities

• Undertake inspection and enforcement activities for a multidisciplinary resource management program.
• Work closely with federal, territorial governments and First Nations to ensure compliance.

Skills

Interpreting documents

Environmental stewardship

Resource management

Analytical skills

Teamwork

Education

Degree or Diploma in natural resources management

Job description

Government of Yukon -> Energy, Mines & Resources - EMR CS-CMI Major Mines

Location

Whitehorse, YT Y1A 2C6 CA (Primary)

Job Type

Permanent

End Date

Full/Part Time

Full-time

Standard Hours Bi-weekly

75

Classification

ST15

Salary

$89,704.00 - $104,043.00

Union

YEU

Days Off

Saturday/Sunday

Travel

25%

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 position is for 1 permanent position, working 75 hours biweekly with the Major Mines unit.

At Energy, Mines and Resources, we are committed to the responsible management of a healthy and sustainable resource sector for the benefit of current and future generations.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 Compliance, Monitoring and Inspections branch is the enforcement unit of the department and all natural resource officers work under this umbrella. As an integral member of the Major mines Team, this position employs a progressive enforcement philosophy while ensuring compliance with environmental and resource management legislation regulating mine development projects across the Yukon.

This position is responsible for undertaking inspection and enforcement activities for a multidisciplinary resource management program.Natural resource officers play a key role in ensuring the consistent application of responsible resource development practices and work closely with members of federal and territorial government and First Nation governments.

For more information about Natural Resource Officers and this position, please visit our career profile.

For more information about this position contact: Rory Masters, Head of Major Mines at [e-mail]

For inquiries regarding the recruitment process please contact: Colleen Kormos, HR Consultant at [e-mail]

Essential Qualifications:

IMPORTANT: To be considered for this opportunity, you must demonstrate how you meet the following qualifications in your application. Be sure to highlight how the experience you have acquired aligns with the essential qualifications for this position, including the month and year for each work experience entry.

• Degree or Diploma in natural resources management or related field.
• Experience interpreting or applying documents such as legislation, policies or procedures.
• Experience working with resource management or environmental stewardship sectors.

Additional assets to be considered:

• Experience working with or for First Nations communities, governments, non-government organizations or industry.
• Experience with inspecting or assessing mine development activities and preparing reports of findings.

Candidates with an equivalent combination of post-secondary coursework along with experience in the above will be equally considered.

Desired Knowledge, Skills and Suitability

The ideal candidate should have, and may be assessed on their:

• Familiarity with Mine Development Projects.
• Ability to interpret, apply, inspect and enforce legislation and policies relating to natural resource management.
• Ability to build positive and collaborative working relationships.
• Ability to prioritize and quickly adapt to change.
• Effective problem solving and decision making skills.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Situational awareness in a field environment.
• Analytical skills.

Additional Information

Relocation

• Funding may be available to qualified successful candidates relocating for this role

Condition(s) of Employment

• Valid Class 5 driver’s licence.
• Pre-employment and periodic medical clearance.
• Firearms Possession and Acquisition License are immediate requirements.

Job Requirements(s)

• Ability to work and /or travel (often alone) for extended and periods, in all seasons and terrain types, in remote settings, using a variety of vehicle types e.g. trucks, all-terrain vehicles, helicopters, boats etc.
• Wearing a uniform and use of personal protective equipment.
• Overnight camping in remote locations may be required.