Land Use Officer

Job Summary And Requirements

This is for one (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.

As part of the Land Use team, the Land Use Officer leads the review and analysis of permit applications for the use of public land. The position provides guidance for the acquisition of permits to the public and diverse client groups, leads the Government of Yukon’s input into the Yukon and Socio-economic Assessment Board (YESAB) for Land Use delegated project assessments, and makes recommendations to help inform the decision on YESAB evaluation reports. The Land Use Officer provides research, analysis and recommends solutions to complex land issues, provides input into the development of policies and legislation and participates on various committees.

For more information about this position, please contact Brenda Sproule, Manager, Land Use at ***email_hidden*** .

For more information about the recruitment process, please contact Lindsay Moldowan, HR Consultant at View email address on ca.workus.org .

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 View email address on ca.workus.org .

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; ensure you use a month/year to month/year format and include the duties you performed at each of your positions. A cover letter is not required.

• Post-secondary diploma in natural resource management, environmental science or a related field
• Experience interpreting and applying legislation, preferably in a government setting
• Experience working with the public and diverse client groups within a legislative framework
• Experience researching and analyzing complex issues
• Experience working with environmental and socio-economic assessment processes
• Experience working with the Yukon Environmental and Socio-economic Assessment Act (YESAA) is an asset

Skills

Desired Knowledge, Skills and Suitability

Candidates should have and may be assessed on their:

• excellent interpersonal skills, including oral and written communication
• effective problem solving and analytical skills
• ability to work in a team environment but also the initiative to work independently
• ability to adapt to changing priorities and manage multiple projects at once
• organizational skills and attention to detail
• ability to provide excellent client service

Additional Information

• Valid Yukon Class 5 driver’s license
• Travel to various locations in the Yukon

Eligibility List

12 months