Manager - Licensing

Government of Yukon ->
Executive Council Office - Yukon Water Board Administration Location

Whitehorse, YT Y1A 2C6 CA (Primary)

Permanent

Full/Part Time

75

MG06

$98,461.00 - $

MGT

Saturday/Sunday

10%

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  .

This posting is for a permanent position working 75 hours bi-weekly.

The Executive Council Office is the centre of excellence for the Government of Yukon. We are leaders in the modernization of government standards and processes. We provide central strategic advice to advance government priorities through policy development, communications, intergovernmental relations, Indigenous relations, major project management, youth initiatives, Indigenous and scientific knowledge science and by supporting the Yukon Water Board and the Commissioner’s Office.

We also provide direct support to the Premier and Cabinet.

The Yukon Water Board is an independent administrative tribunal established under the Waters Act. The Yukon Water Board Secretariat provides administrative support to the Board, works on the Board’s behalf, and is staffed through the Executive Council Office.

The Yukon Water Board Secretariat is seeking a Manager of Licensing. This position is responsible for leading a team of Licensing Officers to support the Board’s licensing process with responsibilities under the Waters Act and for certain functions of the Placer Mining Act.

Reporting to the Director of the Secretariat, the Manager is responsible for managing the daily operations of the unit to ensure the efficiency of workflow, consistency of service standards, and fair application of new regulations, rules, and procedures. The Manager also provides consistent advice to applicants and industry during the project planning and application stages and supports the Director and Board with technical and licence-specific advice.

If you are an experienced leader, who is highly organized, committed to excellent client service, and who thrives in a challenging, fast paced, deadline-oriented environment, we want to hear from you!

Yukon government cares about their employees and strives to offer a variety of learning and developmental opportunities including in-house training. Funding may also be available to support further education.

Flexible work and leave options may be available allowing you to balance your personal and professional needs.

We also have a comprehensive and generous benefits plan, providing for the health and wellbeing of you and your family.

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Please submit your resume clearly demonstrating how you meet each of the following qualifications. Emphasize how your work experiences and related duties align with the essential and asset qualifications listed below. Note that selection for further consideration is based solely on the information you provide in your resume. Include the month and year you started and ended a job when you list your work experience.

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