Licensing Officer

Government of Yukon
CA - Yukon - Whitehorse
January 25, 2025

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

Location:
Whitehorse, YT Y1A 2C6 CA (Primary)

Job Type:
Permanent

Full/Part Time:
Full-time

Standard Hours Bi-weekly:
75

Classification:
AR16

Salary:
$94,501.00 - $109,661.00

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 yukon.ca/hiring-preference.

Job Summary and Requirements:

This posting is for a full time, permanent position, working 75 hours biweekly. 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, and by supporting the Water Board and the Commissioner's Office. We also provide direct support to the Premier and Cabinet.

The opportunity:

The Executive Council Office is looking for an individual to support the Yukon Water Board. By way of the Waters Act, the Yukon Water Board regulates the use of water and deposit of waste to water. It is also responsible for certain functions under the Placer Mining Act. As a licensing officer, you will help the Board in the review and processing of applications for water licences and Class 4 placer mining land use approvals. If you are a motivated and highly organized individual who is committed to excellent client service and who thrives in a challenging, fast paced, deadline-oriented environment, we want to hear from you!

Reporting to the Manager of Licensing, your primary duties will include reviewing applications and working with applicants to achieve a complete and adequate application. You will prepare written summaries with recommendations and make presentations to the Board. Licensing Officers are responsible for ensuring that established licensing processes, as required by legislation and board rules, policies, and procedures are followed.

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.

Post-secondary diploma in environmental science, natural resource management, or physical or natural sciences.

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