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Competition #: 2024-04-006

Land & Resources Manager - Term
Department: Natural Resources
Location: Tr’ondek Hwech’in Offices – Dawson, YT
Posting Date:  April 11, 2024
Standard Hours Bi-Weekly:  75
Start Date: Immediately
nd Date:  Two (2) years from start date (possible extension or permanent)
Salary:  Level 10 Step 1 ($4,506.00 bi-weekly) 

Closing Date:  Until Filled

Reporting to the Director of Natural Resources, the Land and Resources Manager supervises the Land and Resources Branch, and is responsible for implementing land and resources initiatives with respect to land use planning and development, settlement land tenure system administration, GIS program management and the Department’s land guardian program. The incumbent assists the Director in developing land and resources legislation and policies, and supports the Department’s strategic planning, budget management and staff development priorities. 

An Eligibility List may be established from this competition – the duration of the eligibility list may be up to 12 months. The eligibility list may be used to fill future permanent full-time, permanent part-time, temporary full-time, temporary part-time, term, or auxiliary on-call vacancies within the same department and classification based on the organizational needs by going the next highest ranked candidate until the eligibility list expires.  

If this opportunity interests you, please submit a cover letter & resume clearly demonstrating the qualifications below, as selection for further consideration will be based solely on the information you provide. Applications will not be accepted without a cover letter and resume. 

Essential Qualifications:  

• Post-secondary degree in a discipline related to land use planning, natural resource management, environmental science or a related field of study, and a minimum of two years of related work experience. An equivalent combination of education, knowledge, skills and experience may be considered.
• Experience in supervising, coaching, mentoring and performance management. 
• Excellent research, analytical and policy development skills. 
• Experience working with boards, committees, agencies and councils. 
• Strong knowledge of TH history and culture, land and resources issues, TH legislation and land claim-related agreements, and federal/Government of Yukon legislation and regulations. 
• Relevant experience using computers and programs, including MS Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint. 
• Ability to develop, implement and communicate plans and priorities. 
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, and ability to meet complex deadlines and establish priorities. 

Assets:  

• Experience with database and GIS systems, and land planning and development is an asset. 
• Experience (or willingness to learn) with safely operating ATVs, snowmobiles and boats is an asset. 
• Tactful, respectful, and able to demonstrate good judgment and effective stress management. 
• Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships. 

Conditions of Employment: 

• Criminal Records Check. 
• Willingness to take Remote/Wilderness First Aid. 
• Valid Class 5 Driver’s license with clear driver’s abstract. 
• TH101 Cultural Awareness training. 

A detailed job description is available upon request.