Mineral Tenure Officer
Top Benefits
About the role
Department
Government of Yukon -> Energy, Mines & Resources - Mining Lands
Location
Dawson City, YT Y0B 1G0 CA (Primary)
Job Type
Term/Temporary
End Date
02 October 2026
Full/Part Time
Full-time
Standard Hours Bi-weekly
75
Classification
AR11
Salary
$74,307.00 - $86,038.00
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 two full-time TERM positions (anticipatory permanent) working 75 hours bi-weekly and is located in Dawson City, Yukon. Temporary assignments may be considered.
One TERM position is for six months, and another will end October 2, 2026.
The established eligibility list may be used to fill positions in various communities in the Yukon.
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.
Since the Gold Rush of 1898, mining has featured prominently in building and defining the Yukon’s economy, shaping its communities, and contributing to its economic development. In the modern day context, Yukon Government controls and administers its natural resources, including its minerals. The Mineral Resources branch is responsible for administration of the Quartz Mining Act, Placer Mining Act and regulations through the Mining Recorder offices located in Whitehorse, Watson Lake, Dawson City and Mayo.
Working as a member of the Mining Recorder’s team, the Mineral Tenure Officer is responsible for assisting with the administration of Yukon Mining Legislation. This includes advising clients on legislative requirements; explaining procedures and information requirements; reviewing applications and researching land dispositions to ensure overlaps are identified; compiling information on claims; and recording data in the Northern Mineral Records System (NMRS).
For more information about this position, please contact Charles Brunner, Mining Recorder at Charles.Brunner@yukon.ca**.**
For more information about the recruitment process, please contact Ravneet Mavi, HR Consultant, at Ravneet.Mavi@yukon.ca**.**
Visit our website on how to write your resume when applying on Yukon Government jobs.
Essential Qualifications:
Please submit your resume clearly demonstrating how you meet the following qualifications. Please note selection for further consideration will be based solely on the information you provide in your resume. A cover letter is not required.
- Post-secondary coursework in business or office administration or a related field;
- Experience working in a front-line client service setting with the public;
- Extensive experience and proficiency with computerized technology, software, databases, and applications;
- Working with land or resource management legislation/legal documents would be an asset;
Candidates who have a combination of education, training and experience equivalent to the essential qualifications listed above will be equally considered.
Desired Knowledge, Skills and Suitability:
Candidates should have and may be assessed on their:
- Attention to detail
- Excellent organizational and communication skills
- Strong prioritization and time management skills to adapt quickly to ever-changing deadlines
- Ability to accept and process documents, applications and financial transactions from members of the public based on set criteria
- Strong oral and written communication skills that demonstrate high levels of tact and diplomacy
- Ability to manage a large workload with critical deadlines, with initiative to monitor and follow-up Ability to analyze problems, think critically, and make appropriate recommendations
Additional Information:
Conditions of Employment: Obtain Notary Public certification within six months of hire.
Eligibility List
12 months
Post Date
04 February 2026
Close Date
17 February 2026
Job Description
JD.
About Yukon Government
The Yukon public service offers a diversity of career options in a stable work environment. As a Yukon government public servant, you have access to on-the-job learning, leadership courses, interdepartmental training and tuition reimbursement, and the daily opportunity to direct your career path.
As Yukon government public servants, we are able to make a genuine difference in our communities. Every day, we work closely with both the people we serve and with the decision-makers who guide the policies that affect our lives. A career with us allows you to be a part of that process and watch the results of your work come to life in the real world.
Our employment equity policy affirms equal access for women, aboriginal people and people with disabilities to government jobs.
The Yukon government has been recognized as a Top 100 Employer in Canada since 2014. This is due to the benefits, leave options and opportunities for training and career development.
Mineral Tenure Officer
Top Benefits
About the role
Department
Government of Yukon -> Energy, Mines & Resources - Mining Lands
Location
Dawson City, YT Y0B 1G0 CA (Primary)
Job Type
Term/Temporary
End Date
02 October 2026
Full/Part Time
Full-time
Standard Hours Bi-weekly
75
Classification
AR11
Salary
$74,307.00 - $86,038.00
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 two full-time TERM positions (anticipatory permanent) working 75 hours bi-weekly and is located in Dawson City, Yukon. Temporary assignments may be considered.
One TERM position is for six months, and another will end October 2, 2026.
The established eligibility list may be used to fill positions in various communities in the Yukon.
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.
Since the Gold Rush of 1898, mining has featured prominently in building and defining the Yukon’s economy, shaping its communities, and contributing to its economic development. In the modern day context, Yukon Government controls and administers its natural resources, including its minerals. The Mineral Resources branch is responsible for administration of the Quartz Mining Act, Placer Mining Act and regulations through the Mining Recorder offices located in Whitehorse, Watson Lake, Dawson City and Mayo.
Working as a member of the Mining Recorder’s team, the Mineral Tenure Officer is responsible for assisting with the administration of Yukon Mining Legislation. This includes advising clients on legislative requirements; explaining procedures and information requirements; reviewing applications and researching land dispositions to ensure overlaps are identified; compiling information on claims; and recording data in the Northern Mineral Records System (NMRS).
For more information about this position, please contact Charles Brunner, Mining Recorder at Charles.Brunner@yukon.ca**.**
For more information about the recruitment process, please contact Ravneet Mavi, HR Consultant, at Ravneet.Mavi@yukon.ca**.**
Visit our website on how to write your resume when applying on Yukon Government jobs.
Essential Qualifications:
Please submit your resume clearly demonstrating how you meet the following qualifications. Please note selection for further consideration will be based solely on the information you provide in your resume. A cover letter is not required.
- Post-secondary coursework in business or office administration or a related field;
- Experience working in a front-line client service setting with the public;
- Extensive experience and proficiency with computerized technology, software, databases, and applications;
- Working with land or resource management legislation/legal documents would be an asset;
Candidates who have a combination of education, training and experience equivalent to the essential qualifications listed above will be equally considered.
Desired Knowledge, Skills and Suitability:
Candidates should have and may be assessed on their:
- Attention to detail
- Excellent organizational and communication skills
- Strong prioritization and time management skills to adapt quickly to ever-changing deadlines
- Ability to accept and process documents, applications and financial transactions from members of the public based on set criteria
- Strong oral and written communication skills that demonstrate high levels of tact and diplomacy
- Ability to manage a large workload with critical deadlines, with initiative to monitor and follow-up Ability to analyze problems, think critically, and make appropriate recommendations
Additional Information:
Conditions of Employment: Obtain Notary Public certification within six months of hire.
Eligibility List
12 months
Post Date
04 February 2026
Close Date
17 February 2026
Job Description
JD.
About Yukon Government
The Yukon public service offers a diversity of career options in a stable work environment. As a Yukon government public servant, you have access to on-the-job learning, leadership courses, interdepartmental training and tuition reimbursement, and the daily opportunity to direct your career path.
As Yukon government public servants, we are able to make a genuine difference in our communities. Every day, we work closely with both the people we serve and with the decision-makers who guide the policies that affect our lives. A career with us allows you to be a part of that process and watch the results of your work come to life in the real world.
Our employment equity policy affirms equal access for women, aboriginal people and people with disabilities to government jobs.
The Yukon government has been recognized as a Top 100 Employer in Canada since 2014. This is due to the benefits, leave options and opportunities for training and career development.