Mining Lands Officer

2 weeks ago

Whitehorse, Canada Government of Yukon Full time
Job Summary and Requirements

This a full-time (75 hours bi-weekly) TERM position, that ends May 30, 2025.

Temporary Assignments may be considered.

Established eligibility list may be used for other Mining Lands Officer positions throughout the territory.

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.

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 is responsible for administration of the Quartz Mining Act, Placer Mining Act and regulations through the Mining Recorder offices located in Whitehorse, Watson Lake, Dawson, and Mayo.

Working as a member of the Mining Recorder's team, the Mining Lands Officer is responsible for coordinating the mining land use application process; providing information, advice and assistance for the acquisition and security of mineral title to the mining community; and evaluating, processing and making recommendations for the acceptance or rejection of applications.

For more information about this position, please contact Sharon Legoffe, Mining Recorder at Sharon.Legoffe@yukon.ca

For more information about the staffing process, please contact Stehanie Aubé, HR Consultant at Stephanie.Aube@yukon.ca.

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 natural resource management, mineral exploration, environmental science, business or office administration or a related field;

• Working with legislation/regulatory documents, preferably in a government setting;

• Experience working in a client service setting, providing information to and working collaboratively with the general public and diverse client groups;

• Experience working with the Yukon mining regulatory and assessment processes in the context of land claims (i.e. Umbrella Final Agreement Final Agreements and Yukon First Nation Final Agreements) would be an asset;

• Experience working with Indigenous groups to share and gather information on First Nation's 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:

  • Well-developed interpersonal skills
  • Excellent organizational and communication skills
  • Attention to detail
  • 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
  • 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.

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