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Form of workWho we are:
As the Yukon government's most diverse department, Community Services has a place for you. Under the Community Services umbrella, there are 18 unique branches where you can apply your skillset. All branches strive to empower communities to be vibrant, healthy, and sustainable. Community Services develops our team and invests in people so together we can equip Yukon communities with the tools and knowledge to foster a higher quality of life for all Yukoners.
As one of Canada's Top 100 Employers for 2023 a career with Yukon Government's public service offers you an opportunity to expand your skillset and build relationships with stakeholders and colleagues. Learn more about what Yukon Government can offer you.
Your impact
The role of a Community Services employee reaches across the territory. Your strong will to better your community will empower Yukoners to lead healthy, productive, and resilient lives through accessible and integrated programs.
About the branch:
Finance, Systems and Administration is a corporate branch within the department that provides senior management with direction, guidance and support services in the management and operation of financial and information Systems and related administrative processes to ensure that resources are utilized effectively and efficiently in a coordinated manner.
About the job:
Working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, the Director of Finance, Systems, and Administration is a key member of the Senior Management Team reporting directly to the Deputy Minister and provides advice, and support to the Department of Community Services. The Director is responsible for the planning, development and implementation of strategies, goals, and objectives, toward the effective delivery of financial management, information management, and systems support and development. The Director also serves as the Department of Community Services' liaison to the Department of Finance, including the Management Board Secretariat, and external agencies such as the Auditor General.
The ideal candidate will have strong client service orientation, with a flexible, proactive approach to working with staff, colleagues, and clients; will resolve issues and problems with integrity and balanced judgement; and will demonstrate exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
Additional Information:
Essential Qualifications:
• Chartered Professional Accounting designation is desired but not mandatory; masters degree in business, leadership, finance or equivalent (please specify the equivalency)
• Significant experience in a senior financial, facilities, or information management role in a large complex organization
• Public Sector Accounting Board / public sector finance experience would be an asset
• Experience as steward of large capital and operating budgets
• Senior level leadership experience, demonstrated ability in developing, leading, and managing employees
• Experience developing and implementing programs, policies, and procedures; and
• Significant experience in an information management role in a large complex organization may be an asset.
Candidates who have education, training, and/or experience equivalent to the above qualifications may be equally considered.
Desired Knowledge, Skills, and Suitability:
These are competencies and/or job specific proficiencies that are effective to be successful in the role and may be assessed during the recruitment process.
• Taking Action and Achieving Results: Focuses, commits, and applies resources to identify and achieve appropriate results.
• Influencing Others: Generates commitment while inspiring others. Builds coalitions internally and externally, to reach the organization's goals by using a variety of methods and adapting influence approaches, and by effectively using knowledge of how the organization really works.
• Promoting Common Values and Ethics: Promotes the establishment, development and application of positive organizational values, ethics and standards of conduct.
• Thinking Strategically: Takes a comprehensive, long-term view, critically assessing options and implications, while linking decisions to strategic goals.
What you need to consider before submitting your application:
- Prior to submitting your resume an E-recruitment profile must be created as applications are only accepted through the system. Please do not email your resume to the contacts on the ad.
- Resumes are ONLY assessed based off candidates' ability to communicate how they have demonstrated the essential qualifications from their professional, volunteer, or educational experience within their resume clearly indicating the specific position the responsibilities or duties were performed.
- Candidates must clearly state the length of time they performed the essential qualifications in their role(s) (ex. month/year to month/year).
- Take advantage of learning more about how to prepare your resume for a government recruitment. Please note cover letters are not required unless clearly indicated on the job ad.
Contact info:
For more information about the role, please contact: Phil MacDonald, (867) 332-4011 or phillip.macdonald@yukon.ca
For more information about the organization and recruitment process, please contact: Desiree Hombert, (867) 332-0276 or desiree.hombert@yukon.ca
