Government of Yukon Looking for Natural Resource Officer at Whitehorse, Yukon Territory, Canada Full Time

This is for one permanent full-time position in Whitehorse, working 75 hours bi-weekly.

At Energy, Mines and Resources, we are committed to responsibly manage a healthy and sustainable resource sector for the benefit of current and future generations. 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 Compliance Monitoring and Inspections branch is the field service unit of the department, and all natural resource officers work under this umbrella. Our branch provides compliance, monitoring, inspection, education, enforcement and community client support services for all natural resource development activities across the Yukon.

This position is responsible for providing both inspection and client services for a multidisciplinary resource management program. Natural resource officers play a key role in ensuring the consistent application of responsible and sustainable resource development practices, and work closely other members of federal and territorial government and First Nation governments.

As an integral member of a territory-wide team, this position employs an Education, Encouragement and Enforcement philosophy, while monitoring compliance of land use, water use, forestry, mineral and quarrying development activities, through environmental and resource management legislation and authorizations.

Approved candidates may be provided reimbursement of relocation expenses if required, in accordance with the Interview and Relocation Expense Directive .

For more information about this position contact: Richard Potvin, Operations Manager at (867) 667-3160 or email Richard.Potvin@yukon.ca

For inquiries regarding the recruitment process please contact: Fiona Solon, Manager, HR at Fiona.Solon@yukon.ca

Essential Qualifications

IMPORTANT: To be considered for this opportunity, you must demonstrate how you meet the following qualifications in your application. Be sure to highlight how the experience you have acquired aligns with the essential qualifications for this position, including the month and year for each work experience entry. Visit our website on how to write your resume when applying on Yukon government jobs.

• Degree or Diploma in natural resources management or related field.
• Experience interpreting or applying documents such as legislation, policies or procedures.
• Experience working with resource management or environmental stewardship sectors.
• Experience working with or for First Nations communities, governments, non-government organizations or industry would be considered an asset.
• Experience with monitoring, inspecting or assessing environmental-industrial activities and preparing reports of findings would be considered an asset.

Candidates with an equivalent combination of post-secondary coursework along with experience in the above will be equally considered.

Desired Knowledge, Skills And Suitability

The ideal candidate should have, and may be assessed on their:

• Ability to interpret, apply, inspect and enforce legislation and policies relating to natural resource management.
• Ability to build positive and collaborative working relationships.
• Ability to prioritize and quickly adapt to change.
• Effective problem solving and decision making skills.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Situational awareness in a field environment.
• Analytical skills.

Additional Information

Condition(s) of Employment:

• Valid Class 5 driver’s licence.
• Pre-employment and periodic medical clearance.
• Firearms Possession and Acquisition License are immediate requirements.

Job Requirements(s)

• Ability to work and /or travel (sometimes alone) for extended and irregular periods, in all seasons and terrain types, often in remote settings, using a variety of vehicle types e.g. trucks, all-terrain vehicles, helicopters, boats etc.
• Wearing a uniform and use of personal protective equipment.
• Overnight camping may also be a seasonal requirement.

Eligibility List

12 months