Registrar, Land Titles

Department

Government of Yukon -> Justice - Regulatory Services

Location

Whitehorse, YT Y1A 2C6 CA (Primary)

Job Type

Term/Temporary

End Date

28 April 2028

Full/Part Time

Full-time

Standard Hours Bi-weekly

75

Classification

MG03

Salary

$124,714.00 - $173,843.00

Union

MGT

Days Off

Saturday/Sunday

Travel

10%

Admissibility

Open to all Candidates, Preference - Canadian Indigenous Ancestry, Preference - Yukon First Nations ancestry

This competition is open to all candidates who meet the above noted Admissibility. A hiring preference will apply for qualified candidates of Canadian Indigenous ancestry, with a priority for qualified Yukon First Nation candidates. This initiative is in support of Yukon government's goal for a representative public service. For more information on the hiring preference visit www.yukon.ca/hiring-preference.

Job Summary and Requirements

This is a until-filled competition. Candidates are encouraged not to delay submitting their application as this posting can close at any time after 10 business days with 24-hour posted notice. Resumes will be screened at regular intervals until the position is filled or the competition closes, whichever is earliest.

Posting for a full time18 month term position. Temporary assignment will be considered.

Department of Justice

The Opportunity

The Registrar, Land Titles, directs the operations of the Yukon Land Titles Office and staff, and ensures the integrity of the Torrens system of land registration in the Yukon. The Registrar administers the Land Titles Act, 2015 and the Condominium Act, 2015, as well as many other federal and territorial statutes dealing with registration of interests in land. The Registrar is responsible for establishing practices and standards respecting surveying and conveying land, to ensure reliability and security of title. The Registrar is appointed by Order in Council and is empowered to make quasi-judicial decisions. that may only be overturned by the Supreme Court of Yukon.

• For information about applying for a Department of Justice position or the selection process, please contact Ilze Pretorius HRC II, at Ilze.Pretorius@yukon.ca
• For more information about this opportunity, please contact Randi Cave, Director, Regulatory Services at Randi.Cave@yukon.ca
• Please do not email resumes to either of these addresses; resumes may only be accepted through E-Recruitment. If you need technical support submitting your application/resume, contact: E-Recruitment.clientsupport@yukon.ca

Essential Qualifications:

Please submit your resume clearly demonstrating how you meet each of the following qualifications - specifically, 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. Please 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.

• Member in good standing of the Law Society of Yukon, or eligible for immediate admission to the Law Society of Yukon including the completion of articling hours.
• Significant experience interpreting, applying and making decisions under complex legislation and regulatory frameworks, preferably in the areas of real property law, land registration, administrative law, or related legal fields.
• Significant experience providing legal and strategic advice to diverse stakeholders, including legal counsel, government departments, public agencies, municipal and Indigenous governments, and members of the public.
• Experience working with electronic records, registry, case management, or other enterprise information systems, including the ability to adapt to new technologies and support process improvements.
• Experience exercising independent judgment in the interpretation and application of legislation, policies, or legal principles in a decision-making, advisory, or adjudicative capacity.

Desired Knowledge, Skills and Suitability:

In addition to the essential qualifications listed above, candidates should have and may be assessed on the following:

• Advanced knowledge of real property law, land registration principles, and related areas of Canadian and Yukon law.
• Knowledge of Yukon First Nation Final Agreements, Self-Government Agreements, Settlement Land regimes, and their intersection with land administration and registration.
• Excellent legal research, statutory interpretation, and legal analysis skills.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze complex legal, regulatory, and operational issues, exercise sound judgment, and make well-reasoned decisions in situations involving competing interests or ambiguity.
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills, with the ability to explain complex legal concepts clearly to legal professionals, stakeholders, and members of the public.
• Demonstrated ability to build productive relationships and manage challenging interactions with professionalism, diplomacy, fairness, and integrity.
• Understanding of real estate transactions, commercial practices, and the broader land development and property registration environment.
• Understanding of information management, digital service delivery, and opportunities to enhance registry operations through technology.
• Ability to collaborate with technology professionals, vendors, and stakeholders to support modernization initiatives and the implementation of registry systems.
• Experience leading, mentoring, developing, and supporting professional and administrative staff in a collaborative team environment.

Additional Information

This is a designated position within the Yukon public service which requires the following condition(s) of employment and job requirements:

• Willingness to travel both within Yukon and outside of the Territory
• Work evenings and weekends as required.

Eligibility List

12 months

Post Date

09 October 2026

Close Date

08 January 2027

Job Description

Registrar- Land Titles JD- (2) 5675675