Place Names Program Lead

at  Yukon Government

This is a full-time permanent position working 75 hours biweekly.
At Tourism and Culture, we are a dynamic team of professionals dedicated to the Yukon’s vibrant tourism, arts, museums, heritage, historic sites, and archival communities and their contributions to the Yukon’s quality of life.
The Place Names Program Lead is responsible for coordinating the Yukon Geographical Place Names Program. The program facilitates the naming and renaming of geographical features in the Yukon, including the reinstatement of Indigenous names for lakes, rivers, creeks, and mountains. The position works with the Yukon Geographical Place Names Board, Yukon First Nations and the public.
The ideal candidate has knowledge of Yukon history and geography the Umbrella Final Agreement and Yukon First Nations Final Agreements, as well as experience working with maps and mapping software. The position reports to the Senior Manager of Heritage.
For more information about this position, contact Brian Groves, Senior Manager, Heritage at Brian.Groves@yukon.ca or (867) 667-3660.
For more information about the recruitment process, contact Kristen Mintz, HR Consultant at Kristen.Mintz@yukon.ca or (867) 667-5679.
Please do not email resumes to the email address above; resumes may only be accepted through the E-Recruitment application system. To create your E-Recruitment account, click here.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

Please submit your resume clearly demonstrating how your education, work, and/or volunteer experience and related duties align with the essential qualifications listed below. Ensure a month/year format is used throughout your resume. Please note that selection for further consideration will be based solely on the information you provide in your resume.

• Post-secondary education in geography, GIS, social sciences, or related field;
• Experience with mapping and relevant software (ArcGIS etc.), and/or GIS equipment;
• Experience updating and maintaining geographical databases;
• Demonstrated experience researching and analyzing data is considered an asset.

Candidates with an equivalent combination of relevant coursework and recent work experience may be equally considered.
(Prior to applying, you may want to refer to our sample resume to assist you in submitting your application.)

DESIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Candidates should have and may be assessed on:

• Knowledge of Yukon history and geography;
• Knowledge of the Canadian Geographical Names Database, and knowledge of Yukon and national place naming standards and procedures;
• Knowledge of the Umbrella Final Agreement and Yukon First Nations Final Agreements;
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills;

• Strong interpersonal skills with a collaborative approach and ability to build and maintain relationships with diverse stakeholders;Ability to manage multiple tasks, projects, and commitments.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Travel to various communities and remote locations in Yukon, using various modes of ground, water and air transportation;
• Complete required field safety training and follow field safety protocols when working in remote locations.

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Eligibility List
12 months
Post Date
16 October 2024
Close Date
01 November 202

• Post-secondary education in geography, GIS, social sciences, or related field;
• Experience with mapping and relevant software (ArcGIS etc.), and/or GIS equipment;
• Experience updating and maintaining geographical databases;
• Demonstrated experience researching and analyzing data is considered an asset