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Posted August 14, 2026
Selkirk Development Corporation

Senior Business Development & Mining Account Representative

Selkirk Development Corporation
Whitehorse, YT Full Time
Compensation: $115,000 to $140,000 Annually
This commission-based role has a base salary depending on experience, plus benefits
Duration
Term
Closing Date
until position is filled
Job Level
Senior management
Intended job posting audience
Anyone who can legally work in Canada can apply for this job. If you are not currently authorized to work in Canada, the employer will not consider your job application.

About Selkirk Development Corporations:

Selkirk Development Corporation (SDC) is the economic development arm of Selkirk First Nation and manages real estate, joint ventures, agreements, and operating businesses across Yukon. SDC supports business growth through commercial assets, partnerships, and service-related opportunities, including activities connected to mining, retail, hospitality, and community-based business operations.

Job Summary:

The Senior Business Development & Mining Account Representative is responsible for identifying, developing, and supporting business opportunities in the mining and resource sector, with a focus on client relationships, account growth, and strategic partnerships. The position acts as a key relationship contact for mining-related accounts and helps align SDC’s business units, assets, and joint venture capacity with opportunities in mining supply, logistics, camp support, construction, fuel, retail, and Indigenous partnership development.

Education/Experience:

  • Diploma or degree in business, commerce, marketing, mining, geology, or a related discipline preferred.
  • Two to five years of experience in business development, sales, account management, client relations, or the mining, industrial, construction, or resource sector preferred.
  • Strong communication, relationship-building, organizational, and follow-through skills.
  • Knowledge of Yukon’s mining sector, northern business conditions, and Indigenous business environments is a strong asset.
  • Ability to travel within and outside of the Yukon for meetings, events, and occasional site visits.
  • Valid commercial driver's license (CDL) Class 5, with a clean driving Abstract.
  • A self-starter with a strong work ethic and ability to work with little supervision.

Interpersonal Skills:

  • Strong attention to detail, effective communication, ability to follow instructions
  • Ability to work independently and in a team environment
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Cross-cultural communication and partnership building in Indigenous business settings.

Core Competencies:

  • Business development and prospecting.
  • Client relationship management.
  • Proposal and opportunity coordination.
  • Market research and industry monitoring.

Conditions of Employment:

  • Class 5 Driver’s License
  • Confidentiality Agreement
  • Code of Conduct

Additional Application Instructions

Reporting Structure • This role would typically report to the Operations Manager or another senior business lead within SDC and work closely with internal operating managers and external partners across mining, real estate, and service businesses. Selkirk Development Corporation offers the opportunity to help grow Indigenous-led business in Yukon’s mining and resource economy. This position is well suited to a motivated professional who enjoys business development, client relationship management, and building partnerships in a fast-moving northern business environment. For more information contact Alex Doepel, CEO, Selkirk Development Corporation at [email protected] Preference will be given to a qualified Selkirk Citizen but all interested qualified individuals should apply

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