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Mineral Resources Director

Employment Opportunity

  • Department: Mineral Resources
  • Wage: TBD
  • Status: Full Time
  • Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Job Summary

The Mineral Resource Director oversees the management, administration and operations of all activities in the area
of mining. The primary role of this position is to manage the First Nation’s interests with regards to mining including
legislation, regulations and policies; environmental protection and submissions to the YESAB and the Yukon Water
Board. The position provides supervision to professional and technical staff and contractors and is actively engaged
with a number of strategic, advisory, technical and planning committees. Another important responsibility is
community consultations, public education and regular updates on mining activities.

Experience

  • Related post-secondary education or a combination of coursework and/or experience with environmental issues and mining.
  • Experience working with representatives of industry and government.
  • Knowledge of or experience with regulatory/legislative processes in mining and exploration.
  • Advisory and consultation skills with ability to provide advice/recommendations regarding mining management issues to senior management and SFN Government.
  • Strong communication skills, including experience creating workplans, writing proposals, managing contribution agreements and other related reports.
  • Experience with financial and human resources.
  • Effective mediation and conflict resolution skills.
  • Proficiency using computer programs such as word processing, spreadsheets, graphs, statistical analysis.

Conditions of Employment

  • Valid Yukon Class 5 Drivers License.
  • Comply with SFN policies and procedures.
  • Willingness to work extra hours or overtime as required.

For more information, please contact Thahaseem Kadankandagath, HR Director, (867) 537-3331, ext. 208
or email: hrdirector@selkirkfn.com.

To apply, bring your application/resume to the Human Resources Office in the Administration Building
or email it to SFN Human Resources at: Catherine.verberg@selkirkfn.com.

SFN HR thanks all applicants for their interest, but only those selected to advance in the recruitment will be
contacted.

Preference to SFN Citizens