Land Use Officer

This is for 1 full-time term position, working 75 hours bi-weekly. Temporary Assignments may be considered.

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 Land Management Branch is an effective steward of public land for the benefit of current and future generations of all Yukon people.

The Land Use Officer is responsible for coordinating the land use and quarry permit application process. They provide guidance for the acquisition of permits to the public and diverse client groups. This position reviews all projects assessed by the Yukon Environmental and Socio-economic Assessment Board (YESAB) for permit requirements and leads the Government of Yukon's input into YESAB for Land Use delegated project assessments. The Land Use Officer reviews and makes recommendations to help inform the decision on YESAB evaluation reports and develops Government of Yukon decision documents as well as participates on various committees and provides research expertise and input into the development of policies and legislations.

For more information about this position, please contact Brenda Sproule, Manager, Land Use at Brenda.Sproule@yukon.ca.

For more information about the staffing process, please contact Lindsay Moldowan, HR Consultant at Lindsay.Moldowan@yukon.ca.

Please do not email resumes to either of these addresses; resumes may only be accepted through e-recruitment. If you need technical support for submitting your application/resume, please contact e-recruitment.clientsupport@yukon.ca.

Essential Qualifications

Please submit your resume clearly demonstrating how you meet the following qualifications. Visit our website on how to write your resume when applying on Yukon Government jobs. Please note selection for further consideration will be based solely on the information you provide in your resume. A cover letter is not required.

• Diploma in natural resource management, environmental science or a related field

• Experience interpreting and applying legislation related to natural resource management, preferably in a government setting
• Experience working in a client service environment providing information to and working collaboratively with the public and diverse client groups
• Experience researching and analyzing complex issues and providing advice and options to management
• Experience working with the Yukon Environmental and Socio-economic Assessment Act (YESAA) would be considered an asset

Desired Knowledge, Skills and Suitability

Candidates should have and may be assessed on their:

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team
• Prioritization and multi-tasking
• Ability to adapt to changing work priorities
• Excellent attention to detail
• Organizational and communication skills
• Effective problem-solving skills

Additional Information:

Conditions of Employment

Valid Yukon Class 5 driver's licence

Job Requirements

Travel to various locations in the Yukon