Licensing and Compliance Officer

Yukon government's vision is an engaged and diverse public service that embraces innovation to deliver positive outcomes for Yukoners.

This is a full-time, permanent position working 75 hours bi-weekly on an averaging of hours schedule.

Who we are…

The Yukon Liquor Corporation strives for service excellence that supports a healthy, vibrant and prosperous Yukon. Our mission is to offer customers legal access to a variety of liquor and cannabis products while considering the wellbeing and economic prosperity of the territory. The Corporation's branches work to support Yukon's food and beverage industry, cannabis market, and local liquor producers through a range of programs and services. We continuously evolve our business structure to improve the way we operate our Whitehorse Liquor Store, central warehouse and five rural community Liquor Stores in Dawson City, Faro, Haines Junction, Mayo, and Watson Lake. Join us; help us to advance the Corporation and serve Yukon!

The opportunity…

This position reports to the Director of Regulatory Services and is responsible for promoting and verifying compliance with the requirements of the Liquor Act, Cannabis Control & Regulation Act, liquor and cannabis Regulations, and Cannabis/Board/Yukon Liquor Corporation (YLC) policies, assisting licence and liquor permit applicants in understanding the legislative and policy requirements.

What we can offer you…

Yukon government cares about their employees and strives to offer a variety of learning and developmental opportunities including in-house training. Funding may also be available to support further education.

Flexible work and leave options may be available allowing you to balance your personal and professional needs.

We also have a comprehensive and generous benefits plan, providing for the health and wellbeing of you and your family.

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Essential Qualifications

Important application requirements:

Please submit your resume clearly demonstrating how you meet each of the following qualifications. Emphasize how your work experiences and related duties align with the essential and asset qualifications listed below. Note that selection for further consideration is based solely on the information you provide in your resume.

Include the month and year you started and ended a job when you list your work experience. This allows us to accurately calculate the length of time you were in the position.

For more information on how to prepare and submit your resume visit this resource page on Yukon.ca.

• Knowledge and understanding of enforcement responsibilities as defined in legislation.
• Experience understanding, applying, and interpreting legislation and or regulations.
• Experience navigating complex challenges and providing support to a team/stakeholder.
• Experience providing guidance, advice, and support to various audiences.
• Experience conducting worksite inspections would be an asset.

Candidates who have education, training, and/or experience equivalent to the essential qualifications listed above may be equally considered.

Desired Knowledge, Skills and Suitability

To best support the achievement of key strategic and business objectives, candidates may be assessed on:

• Ability to be impartial and make challenging decisions based upon merit and evidence.
• Ability to pay close attention to detail, process and analyze large amounts of information.
• Ability to prioritize effectively, set and meet deadlines, and quickly adapt to change.
• Ability to build positive and collaborative working relationships, becoming part of a select team.

Additional information

Conditions of Employment:

• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada.
• Clear criminal records check. - including a vulnerable sectors check.
• Valid Yukon Class 5 driver's licence.

Job requirements:

You must be willing to communicate with and provide services to clients demonstrating challenging and at times violent and verbal abusive behaviors. During work hours you may be exposed to and deal with significant work hazards and stressful situations, such as intoxicated patrons; noisy, dark and poorly ventilated premises.

• Willingness and ability to work in, and travel to, Yukon communities in all seasons, approximately 10-15 times a year (from 2 to 14 days) by aircraft or vehicle.
• The position consistently is required to perform evening inspections of licensed premises alone and on a regular basis which requires working late evenings, until after midnight and on weekend shifts & statutory holidays.

Contact details:

If you have any questions about this position, please contact: Raymond Sherwood, A/Director Regulatory Services at Raymond.sherwood@yukon.ca.

If you have questions about our recruitment process, please contact: Hailey Spears, Human Resources Consultant at Hailey.spears@yukon.ca.