This is a full-time TERM position until June 30, 2025. Temporary assignments will be considered.
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.
The Geothermal and Petroleum Resources branch is responsible for regulating the exploration and responsible development of Yukon's oil and gas resources. We issue oil and gas rights, administer licenses, and regulate industry activities and infrastructure. In addition, we are working to develop legislation to regulate geothermal resources in the territory.
The Senior Geothermal and Petroleum Advisor is responsible for managing, leading and advising on the development of research, policy, strategies, negotiation-mandate papers, plans and legislation in support of oil and gas and geothermal resource management.
The incumbent also leads and participates in consultations and resource planning initiatives with other Yukon government departments, federal, provincial, territorial and First Nation governments, boards and councils, stakeholders and public to ensure that corporate resource management and development objectives are achieved to the greatest extent possible.
For more information about this position, please contact: Tiffani Fraser, Director, Geothermal and Petroleum Resources at Tiffani.Fraser@yukon.ca.
For more information about the recruitment process, please contact: Fiona Solon, Manager Human Resources at Fiona.Solon@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 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.
Candidates who have a combination of education, training and experience equivalent to the essential qualifications listed above may be equally considered.
Desired Knowledge, Skills and Suitability
Candidates should have and may be assessed on:
Additional Information
Job requirement: Occasional travel to other Yukon Communities and outside of the Yukon