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, 9-month Term anticipatory perm, working 75 hours bi-weekly on an averaging of hours schedule. Temporary Assignments will be considered.

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 and Regulation Act, and associated regulations. The position reviews and processes liquor and cannabis licence applications, conducts inspections, investigations and compliance activities, prepares recommendations and reports, and provides guidance to applicants seeking liquor permits to support compliance with legislative and regulatory 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.

• Recent, considerable experience conducting investigations, inspections, compliance monitoring, and enforcement activities preferably in a liquor and cannabis setting.
• Experience interpreting and applying legislation, regulations, bylaws, and procedures.
• Experience developing recommendations and providing advice to senior management, preferably in a government or regulatory environment.
• Demonstrated leadership, communication, and collaboration skills, with the ability to engage effectively with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Experience preparing and presenting applications to decision-making boards.

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 should have and may be assessed on:

• Taking Action & Achieving Results
• Demonstrating Client Focus
• Developing People
• Leading Change & Innovation
• Strong oral, written, and communication skills
• Ability to exercise sound judgment, remain impartial, and make decisions based on evidence, legislation, and established criteria.
• Ability to analyze, interpret, and process complex information while maintaining a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize competing demands, manage workloads effectively, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to build and maintain positive, collaborative working relationships with colleagues, clients, and stakeholders.
• Excellent organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and files simultaneously.

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 license.

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, Director Regulatory Services at [email protected].

If you have questions about our recruitment process, please contact: Hailey Spears, Human Resources Consultant at [email protected].