Finance - Administrative Assistant

This is a 6-month casual opportunity.

Who 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:

Community Operations operates water treatment plants in unincorporated communities and oversees the delivery of drinking water to some areas. The branch also ensures the safe and sustainable hauling of wastewater in Old Crow. The branch manages 16 solid waste facilities and supports 13 recycling depots and two recycling processors across the territory. Community Operations is implementing an environmentally and financially responsible regional model for solid waste in the Yukon based on the recommendations from the Ministerial Committee on Solid Waste, which includes representation from municipalities, the Association of Yukon Communities, and Yukon government officials.

About the job:

This position provides a range of financial and administrative support to the director, program manager and other branch staff. The Financial Administrative Assistant will work closely with the Finance and Budget Analyst. This would be an ideal opportunity for someone looking to expand their experience and knowledge providing financial administrative support services.

Essential Qualifications

• Experience performing a wide variety of senior level administrative support services (i.e., drafting, proofing and editing documents, managing correspondence and information flow, arranging schedules, working with databases);
• Experience providing professional client service in a busy office environment;
• Experience using a variety of computer programs including database software and Microsoft Outlook;
• Experience providing financial administration such as receiving payments, reconciliation and invoicing as well as use of Financial Management systems would be an asset.
• Candidates who have education, training, and/or experience equivalent to the above qualifications may be equally considered.

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.

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.

• Excellent oral and written communication;
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team environment;
• Good problem-solving skills;
• Strong organizational skills with a good attention to detail;
• Ability to manage continuously changing priorities and take direction from multiple sources;
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Contact info:

For more information about the role, please contact: Virginia Cobbett, Manager of Waste and Recycling at Virginia.Cobbett@yukon.ca

For more information about the organization and recruitment process, please contact: Lauren Teiman, Senior HR Consultant at Lauren.Teiman@yukon.ca