Department

Government of Yukon -> Energy, Mines & Resources - Land Use

Location

Whitehorse, YT Y1A 2C6 CA (Primary)

Job Type

Term/Temporary

End Date

19 January 2028

Full/Part Time

Full-time

Standard Hours Bi-weekly

75

Classification

AR12

Salary

$77,617.00 - $89,913.00

Union

YEU

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 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 Brenda.Sproule@yukon.ca**.**

For more information about the recruitment 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; 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

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

Job Requirements:

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

Eligibility List

12 months

Post Date

29 May 2026

Close Date

11 June 2026

Job Description

EMR JD - Land Use Officer