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Department

Government of Yukon -> Energy, Mines & Resources - 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

MG02

Salary

$136,824.00 - $190,618.00

Union

MGT

Days Off

Saturday/Sunday

Travel

10%

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 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 Tenure and Exploration 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 the Yukon.

Reporting to the Assistant Deputy Minister, this position is responsible for directing, managing and evaluating the Yukon’s overall approach and strategies for mineral exploration, 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 Energy, Mines and Resources senior management team and is responsible for providing vital advice and facilitating resolution of issues impacting the mineral industry while protecting the setting and public interests. This position provides leadership to establish a workplace culture of continual improvement of program and service delivery.

For more information about this position, please contact: Scott Whitehead, Assistant Deputy Minister, Mineral Resources and Geoscience Services at [email protected]
For more information about the staffing process, please contact Fiona Solon, Director, Human Resources at [email protected]

Essential Qualifications
Please submit your resume clearly demonstrating how you meet the following qualifications. Please note that selection for further consideration will be based solely on the information you provide in your resume. For more information, please visit the 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 and/or territorial governments
- Experience implementing and evaluating legislation, regulations, strategic plans, programs and/or policies
- Significant experience managing financial and human resources (including leading teams, coaching and mentoring)
- Working knowledge of mineral exploration and mining would be an asset
- Working knowledge of the Yukon Government’s policy and legislative approval processes would be an asset
- Experience in First Nation consultation and a working knowledge of Yukon First Nations Final and Self-Government Agreements, the Devolution Transfer Agreement and/or 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 may 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
- Thinking Strategically
- 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 the Yukon, as required.

Eligibility List

12 months

Post Date

29 April 2026

Close Date

12 May 2026

Job Description

Job Description.

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📌 Director, Mineral Tenure and Exploration (Whitehorse)
🏢 Yukon Government
📍 Whitehorse