Director - Mineral Resources

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

The Department of Energy, Mines and Resources is committed to achieving high standards of service. We embrace teamwork, innovation, creativity and problem solving to achieve our goals and those of our clients.

The Mineral Resources Branch regulates exploration and mining activity under the Quartz Mining and Placer Mining Acts with the goal of encouraging responsible development and a sustainable industry in Yukon.

Reporting to the Assistant Deputy Minister, the Director is responsible for directing, managing and evaluating Yukon's overall approach and strategies for mineral development and management through the provision of direction, administration and implementation of departmental and individual mineral sector business and action plans. This position is a key member of the department Energy, Mines and Resources senior management team and is responsible for providing vital advice and facilitates resolution of issues impacting the mineral industry while protecting the environment and public interests. The Director provides sound management of mineral resources; and ensures that legislation is supportive of development and responsible management of the mineral resources.

For more information about this position, please contact: Darren Stahl, A/Assistant Deputy Minister, Mineral Resources and Geoscience Services at Darren.Stahl@yukon.ca

For more information about the staffing process, please contact Helen Booth, Director, Human Resources at Helen.Booth@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. For more information, please visit Yukon Government Job Site.

• University Degree in Engineering, Science, Public Administration, Business Administration, Resource Management or a related field;
• Significant management experience in a government or corporate setting, leading and providing strategic advice, direction and recommendations on complex projects and initiatives involving First Nations and federal, provincial or territorial governments;
• Experience developing, implementing and evaluating legislation, regulations, strategic plans, programs and/or policies;
• Experience in consultation, collaborative problem-solving, facilitation and conflict resolution;
• Significant experience managing human and financial resources;
• Significant experience leading teams, coaching, mentoring and team building;
• Significant working knowledge of mineral exploration and mining;
• Working knowledge of the Yukon Government's policy and legislative approval processes would be an asset;
• Working knowledge of Yukon First Nations Final and Self-Government Agreements, the Devolution Transfer Agreement and matters related to consultation and Aboriginal rights would be an asset.

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

The competition will specifically focus on, but not limit itself to the following competencies: Taking Action and Achieving Results, Taking Action and Achieving Results, Demonstrating Client Focus, Developing People, Leading Change and Innovation, Promoting Common Values and Ethics.

Additional Information

Job Requirements: Ability to travel throughout and outside of Yukon Territory, as required.