Manager - Policy and Program Support

This competition is for a full time, permanent position, working 75 hours bi-weekly.

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 the public and 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.

This position is an integral part of the Land Management Branch management team within the Department of Energy, Mines and Resources. This position is responsible for managing the Branch's GIS, finance, policy, records management, and First Nations consultation and implementation roles. The position also often takes the lead on behalf of the Branch in synthesizing information and coordinating resources to support other branches and department staff, other government departments, First Nations, and other stakeholders and the public. The position works collaboratively with First Nations to support policy and program work and provides guidance on land management issues with environmental, economic and social impacts for municipal, federal, First Nations and territorial governments.

For more information about this position, please contact Matt Ball, Director, Land Management, at 867-332-1459 or by email at matt.ball@yukon.ca

For more information about the recruitment process, please contact Fiona Solon, Manager Human Resources at Fiona.Solon@yukon.ca

Essential Qualifications
Please submit your resume clearly demonstrating how you meet each of the following qualifications. Please note, selection for further consideration will be based solely on the information you provide in your resume.

• Degree in Business or Public Administration, Environmental or Earth Sciences, or related field
• Experience managing financial and human resources, including developing staff, leading teams with diverse skills, mentoring and performance management
• Experience consulting and working with representatives of industry stakeholders, environmental groups, councils, First Nations and other governments
• Experience leading the development of legislation, regulations and policies essential

Candidates who have related training/coursework combined with extensive experience equivalent to the essential qualifications listed above will equally be considered.

Desired Knowledge, Skills, and Suitability

Candidates will be expected to demonstrate their competence according to the standards set within the Yukon Government Core Competency Framework, available here

This competition will specifically focus on, but not limit itself to, the following competencies: modelling interpersonal skills and personal responsibility, developing people, taking action and achieving results, and influencing others.