Director - Regional Economic Development

at  Yukon Government

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

Please submit your resume clearly demonstrating how you meet the following qualifications, specifically, how your work experiences and related duties align with the essential qualifications shown below. Ensure a month/year format is used for each work experience. Note that selection for further consideration will be based solely on the information you provide in your resume.

• Degree in Business Administration, Economic Development, Commerce, or other related discipline;
• Considerable experience providing leadership, strategic and technical advice at the senior management level;
• Considerable experience building effective networks and relationships with First Nation clients and stakeholders;
• Demonstrated experience in business development and economic development planning at the community and regional level;
• Demonstrated project management experience;
• Considerable experience leading a team of professionals including managing human and financial resources.

Candidates who have education, training, and/or 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:
We are looking for an engaging leader who has strong business acumen, exceptional leadership and communication skills with a proven ability to persuade, build consensus, and work collaboratively within a team environment. This position requires a strategic thinker who will build and develop effective partnerships with First Nation stakeholders and a variety of business and industry clients and foster a dynamic work environment where results are achieved through developing, empowering, and supporting employees.

Core Competencies include, but are not limited to:

• Modelling Interpersonal Skills and Personal Responsibility
• Influencing others
• Thinking Strategically
• Leading Change and Innovation
• Taking Action and Achieving Results
• Demonstrating Client Focus

For more information on these competencies, please follow this link: YG Core Competency Model

• Degree in Business Administration, Economic Development, Commerce, or other related discipline;
• Considerable experience providing leadership, strategic and technical advice at the senior management level;
• Considerable experience building effective networks and relationships with First Nation clients and stakeholders;
• Demonstrated experience in business development and economic development planning at the community and regional level;
• Demonstrated project management experience;
• Considerable experience leading a team of professionals including managing human and financial resources