Natural Resource Officer Jobs

Job Summary And Requirements
This is for one permanent full-time position in Whitehorse, working 75 hours bi-weekly.
At Energy, Mines and Resources, we are committed to responsibly manage a healthy and sustainable resource sector for the benefit of current and future generations. 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.
The Compliance Monitoring and Inspections branch is the field service unit of the department, and all natural resource officers work under this umbrella. Our branch provides compliance, monitoring, inspection, education, enforcement and community client support services for all natural resource development activities across the Yukon.
This position is responsible for providing both inspection and client services for a multidisciplinary resource management program. Natural resource officers play a key role in ensuring the consistent application of responsible and sustainable resource development practices, and work closely other members of federal and territorial government and First Nation governments.
As an integral member of a territory-wide team, this position employs an Education, Encouragement and Enforcement philosophy, while monitoring compliance of land use, water use, forestry, mineral and quarrying development activities, through environmental and resource management legislation and authorizations.
Approved candidates may be provided reimbursement of relocation expenses if required, in accordance with the Interview and Relocation Expense Directive .
For more information about this position contact: Richard Potvin, Operations Manager at (867) 667-3160 or email [email protected]
For inquiries regarding the recruitment process please contact: Fiona Solon, Manager, HR at [email protected]
Essential Qualifications
IMPORTANT: To be considered for this opportunity, you must demonstrate how you meet the following qualifications in your application. Be sure to highlight how the experience you have acquired aligns with the essential qualifications for this position, including the month and year for each work experience entry. Visit our website on how to write your resume when applying on Yukon government jobs.

• Degree or Diploma in natural resources management or related field.
• Experience working with or for First Nations communities, governments, non-government organizations or industry would be considered an asset.
• Experience working with resource management or environmental stewardship sectors.
• Experience with monitoring, inspecting or assessing environmental-industrial activities and preparing reports of findings would be considered an asset.
• Experience interpreting or applying documents such as legislation, policies or procedures.

Candidates with an equivalent combination of post-secondary coursework along with experience in the above will be equally considered.
Desired Knowledge, Skills And Suitability
The ideal candidate should have, and may be assessed on their:

• Analytical skills.
• Ability to interpret, apply, inspect and enforce legislation and policies relating to natural resource management.
• Effective problem solving and decision making skills.
• Situational awareness in a field environment.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to prioritize and quickly adapt to change.
• Ability to build positive and collaborative working relationships.

Additional Information
Condition(s) of Employment:

• Pre-employment and periodic medical clearance.
• Firearms Possession and Acquisition License are immediate requirements.
• Valid Class 5 driver’s licence.

Job Requirements(s)

• Ability to work and /or travel (sometimes alone) for extended and irregular periods, 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.
• Overnight camping may also be a seasonal requirement.
• Wearing a uniform and use of personal protective equipment.

Eligibility List
12 months