Mining Lands Officer
Top Benefits
About the role
Department
Government of Yukon -> Energy, Mines & Resources - Mining Lands
Location
Mayo, YT Y0B 1M0 CA (Primary)
Job Type
Permanent
End Date
Full/Part Time
Full-time
Standard Hours Bi-weekly
75
Classification
AR13
Salary
$81,258.00 - $94,165.00
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 visitwww.yukon.ca/hiring-preference.
Job Summary and Requirements
This posting is for one permanent full-time position and one casual position, both located in Mayo, Yukon, with a schedule of 75 hours bi-weekly.
Who we are:
As one of the Yukon government’s most diverse departments, Energy, Mines, and Resources has a place for you. Under the Mineral Resources umbrella, there are 3 unique branches where you can apply your skillset. 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.
As one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers for 2023 a career with Yukon Government’s public service offers you an opportunity to expand your skillset and build relationships with stakeholders and colleagues. Learn more about what Yukon Government can offer you.
About the Branch:
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 administers theQuartz Mining Act,Placer Mining Actand regulations through the Mining Recorder offices in Whitehorse, Watson Lake, Dawson, and Mayo.
The branch is responsible for the disposition and administration of mineral resources within the Yukon, providing education and outreach on the regulatory regime to support responsible mining land use and mineral planning and development to the mining industry, communities and governments.
About the Position:
Working as a member of the Mining Recorder’s team, the Mining Lands Officer is responsible for coordinating government response to assessment recommendations on mineral exploration projects, developing Decision Documents and approvals, providing advice and guidance for the acquisition and retention of mineral title to the mining community; evaluating, processing and making recommendations for the acceptance or rejection of applications; and assists in the day to day client service of the mining recorder’s office. If you like a work environment where you have something new to do each day, a collaborative and supportive team, and are always learning, Mineral Resources is for you! We encourage anyone with experience and/or interest in environmental assessment, environmental studies, socio-economic studies, working with Indigenous communities, project management, and regulatory processes to apply.
About the Community:
TheVillage of Mayois a welcoming community located along the scenic Silver Trail, approximately 400 km north of Whitehorse. Established in 1903 as a hub for nearby mining activity, Mayo today has a population of approximately 500 people and offers a close-knit community with a strong connection to its history and the land. The village is located within the traditional territory of the Na-Cho Nyak Dun First Nation, whose culture and heritage remain an important part of local life. Residents enjoy a high quality of life with amenities such as a grocery store, gas stations, school (K - 12), Health Centre, recreation facilities, arena, curling rink, outdoor pool and fitness centre. The area also boasts outstanding outdoor opportunities including hiking, fishing, canoeing, and wildlife viewing. Surrounded by numerous lakes, rivers and stunning wilderness, Mayo offers a unique lifestyle that combines meaningful work with strong community connections.
Mayo
For more information about this position, please contact Trevor Ellis, Mining Recorder, atTrevor.Ellis@yukon.ca
For more information about the staffing process, please contact Stehanie Aubé, Manager, Human Resources atStephanie.Aube@yukon.ca**.**
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. We strongly recommend that you visit our website on how to write your resume when applying on Yukon government jobs.
- Post-secondary coursework in business or office administration, project management, natural resource management, mineral exploration, environmental science social science, environmental assessment or related field;
- Experience working in a client service setting, providing information to and working collaboratively with the general public and diverse client groups;
- Experience researching and drafting correspondence for review;
- Experience updating and maintaining databases and filing systems according to internal standards;
- Experience in working with land or resource management legislation/regulatory documents, preferably in a government setting would be an asset;
- Experience working with Indigenous groups to share and gather information on Indigenous rights, interests, values and concerns 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:
- Well-developed interpersonal skills and self-motivation;
- Organizational and communication skills;
- Attention to detail;
- Working on a team and collaborating with colleagues co-located and/or remotely;
- Strong task management skills and a sense of personal accountability;
- Ability to adapt to changing work demands;
- Ability to analyze information and records, and make recommendations based on their findings;
- Ability to accept and process documents, applications and/or payments from members of the public based on set criteria; and,
- Proficiency in computer programs, including the MS Office suite and database software.
Additional Information
**Relocation:**Some funding may be available to qualified successful candidates relocating for this role.
**Conditions of Employment:**Obtain Notary Public appointment within six months of hire.
**Job Requirements:**Willingness to travel to Yukon communities.
Eligibility List
12 months
Post Date
25 March 2026
Close Date
09 April 2026
Job Description
Job Description.
Not the right fit? Search for Mining Lands Officer jobs in Mayo, YT
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.
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Mining Lands Officer
Top Benefits
About the role
Department
Government of Yukon -> Energy, Mines & Resources - Mining Lands
Location
Mayo, YT Y0B 1M0 CA (Primary)
Job Type
Permanent
End Date
Full/Part Time
Full-time
Standard Hours Bi-weekly
75
Classification
AR13
Salary
$81,258.00 - $94,165.00
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 visitwww.yukon.ca/hiring-preference.
Job Summary and Requirements
This posting is for one permanent full-time position and one casual position, both located in Mayo, Yukon, with a schedule of 75 hours bi-weekly.
Who we are:
As one of the Yukon government’s most diverse departments, Energy, Mines, and Resources has a place for you. Under the Mineral Resources umbrella, there are 3 unique branches where you can apply your skillset. 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.
As one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers for 2023 a career with Yukon Government’s public service offers you an opportunity to expand your skillset and build relationships with stakeholders and colleagues. Learn more about what Yukon Government can offer you.
About the Branch:
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 administers theQuartz Mining Act,Placer Mining Actand regulations through the Mining Recorder offices in Whitehorse, Watson Lake, Dawson, and Mayo.
The branch is responsible for the disposition and administration of mineral resources within the Yukon, providing education and outreach on the regulatory regime to support responsible mining land use and mineral planning and development to the mining industry, communities and governments.
About the Position:
Working as a member of the Mining Recorder’s team, the Mining Lands Officer is responsible for coordinating government response to assessment recommendations on mineral exploration projects, developing Decision Documents and approvals, providing advice and guidance for the acquisition and retention of mineral title to the mining community; evaluating, processing and making recommendations for the acceptance or rejection of applications; and assists in the day to day client service of the mining recorder’s office. If you like a work environment where you have something new to do each day, a collaborative and supportive team, and are always learning, Mineral Resources is for you! We encourage anyone with experience and/or interest in environmental assessment, environmental studies, socio-economic studies, working with Indigenous communities, project management, and regulatory processes to apply.
About the Community:
TheVillage of Mayois a welcoming community located along the scenic Silver Trail, approximately 400 km north of Whitehorse. Established in 1903 as a hub for nearby mining activity, Mayo today has a population of approximately 500 people and offers a close-knit community with a strong connection to its history and the land. The village is located within the traditional territory of the Na-Cho Nyak Dun First Nation, whose culture and heritage remain an important part of local life. Residents enjoy a high quality of life with amenities such as a grocery store, gas stations, school (K - 12), Health Centre, recreation facilities, arena, curling rink, outdoor pool and fitness centre. The area also boasts outstanding outdoor opportunities including hiking, fishing, canoeing, and wildlife viewing. Surrounded by numerous lakes, rivers and stunning wilderness, Mayo offers a unique lifestyle that combines meaningful work with strong community connections.
Mayo
For more information about this position, please contact Trevor Ellis, Mining Recorder, atTrevor.Ellis@yukon.ca
For more information about the staffing process, please contact Stehanie Aubé, Manager, Human Resources atStephanie.Aube@yukon.ca**.**
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. We strongly recommend that you visit our website on how to write your resume when applying on Yukon government jobs.
- Post-secondary coursework in business or office administration, project management, natural resource management, mineral exploration, environmental science social science, environmental assessment or related field;
- Experience working in a client service setting, providing information to and working collaboratively with the general public and diverse client groups;
- Experience researching and drafting correspondence for review;
- Experience updating and maintaining databases and filing systems according to internal standards;
- Experience in working with land or resource management legislation/regulatory documents, preferably in a government setting would be an asset;
- Experience working with Indigenous groups to share and gather information on Indigenous rights, interests, values and concerns 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:
- Well-developed interpersonal skills and self-motivation;
- Organizational and communication skills;
- Attention to detail;
- Working on a team and collaborating with colleagues co-located and/or remotely;
- Strong task management skills and a sense of personal accountability;
- Ability to adapt to changing work demands;
- Ability to analyze information and records, and make recommendations based on their findings;
- Ability to accept and process documents, applications and/or payments from members of the public based on set criteria; and,
- Proficiency in computer programs, including the MS Office suite and database software.
Additional Information
**Relocation:**Some funding may be available to qualified successful candidates relocating for this role.
**Conditions of Employment:**Obtain Notary Public appointment within six months of hire.
**Job Requirements:**Willingness to travel to Yukon communities.
Eligibility List
12 months
Post Date
25 March 2026
Close Date
09 April 2026
Job Description
Job Description.
Not the right fit? Search for Mining Lands Officer jobs in Mayo, YT
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.