Manager, Operations (66428)
Whitehorse - Canada
Job Summary
This is a permanent full-time position working 75 hours bi-weekly.
Imagine a career where your professional expertise supports responsible natural resource development while living and working in a unique and rewarding environment. This role offers an opportunity to help shape the compliance oversight of natural resources across the Yukon districts and join an engaged and motivated team with a strong sense of identity and purpose.
Beyond the work itself this position offers a rare balance of professional fulfillment and personal opportunity with the chance to work play and explore the vast landscapes and communities that define the Yukon Territory.
At Energy Mines and Resources we are committed to a healthy and sustainable resource sector. We embrace a work environment where problem solving creativity teamwork risk management and personal effort result in the attainment of our goals in delivering public service to ensure responsible resource development practices for the benefit of all Yukoners.
The Compliance Monitoring and Inspections Branch (CMI) provides compliance and enforcement services for natural resource development activities in the territory. Reporting to the Director of CMI the Manager of Operations is responsible for managing and providing leadership to district operations (monitoring inspecting and enforcing all applicable legislation associated with public lands forests mining and mineral programs and other services) to ensure effective delivery to the communities of Branch programs and Departmental services at the district level.
This position is a key member of the CMI management team and cultivates collaborative relationships with CMI and Yukon First Nations governments non-government organizations and industry associations.
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For more information about this position contact Howard Davies Director of Compliance Monitoring and Inspections at
For inquiries regarding the recruitment process please contact: Colleen Kormos HR Consultant at
Essential Qualifications
Please submit your resume clearly demonstrating how your work experience and duties performed meet the following criteria. Ensure a month/year format is used for each work experience; and note that selection for further consideration will be based solely on the information you provide in your more information on how to prepare and submit your resume visit this resourcepageon .
- Degree from a recognized university in Natural Resource Management Science Law Engineering Public or Business Administration or another relevant subject/field.
- Demonstrated experience in program management including operational planning financial management and service delivery.
- Demonstrated experience managing diverse teams including developing people leading teams with varied skill sets mentoring and performance management.
- Demonstrated experience successfully building effective working relationships with a broad spectrum of stakeholders such as representatives of the public/private sector First Nations and community or special interest groups.
- Experience managing teams across multiple locations would be considered an asset.
- Experience managing risk within projects would be considered an asset.
Candidates who have considerable related work experience equivalent to the education will be equally considered.
Desired Knowledge Skills and Suitability
Candidates will be expected to demonstrate their competence according to the standards set within the Yukon Government Core Competency Framework available at
The competition will specifically focus on but not limit itself to the following competencies:
- Developing people
- Influencing others
- Leading change and innovation
- Taking action and achieving results
Additional Information
Condition(s) of Employment:
- Valid Class 5 drivers license
- RCMP Security Clearance
- Medical Clearance
Job Requirements(s):
- Willingness and ability to travel to and work in Yukon communities in all seasons.
- Occasional requirement to participate in field work in all seasons and terrain types often in remote settings using a variety of vehicle types e.g. trucks all-terrain vehicles helicopters boats etc.
- Use of personal protective equipment
Required Experience:
Manager