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PLEASE NOTE: This posting is restricted to candidates who have pre-certified through the Yukon government's Centralized Recruitment and Certification process for Administrative Assistants. If you have not applied or certified through this process, please visit our website at: CR&C; process

If you wish to apply for pre-certification, please submit your resume on the current posting at: CR&C; Ad

This posting will be used to fill 1 full-time temporary position to March 31, 2027, working 75-hours bi-weekly

Yukon government’s vision is an engaged and diverse public service that embraces innovation to deliver positive outcomes for Yukoners.

Who we are…

As the responsible stewards of public funds, the Department of Finance partners to ensure value for money in the delivery of programs and services for Yukoners. The department serves as the territory’s statistical body, develops the territorial budget and supplementary budgets, and prepares the Public Accounts. It also leads intergovernmental financial relations and, as a central agency, works with departments across government on annual budgeting and the processing of operational accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions.

The Financial Operations and Revenue Services unit manages and provides guidance and support for the financial operations of accounts payable, accounts receivable, banking and financial management information systems for the Government of Yukon. The unit supports the collection of tax revenues through permitting, return processing, issuing assessments and enforcement of tax legislation, as well as manages the government's borrowing and lending programs, and to provide cash management services of the Consolidated Revenue Fund including managing investment of the fund.

The Prospect…

Are you looking for an opportunity to be an important part of a great team? Do you take pride in providing quality executive administrative assistant support?

The assistant provides executive level administrative services, guidance and advice to the Financial Operations and Revenue Services team including the Assistant Deputy Minister (ADM).





The assistant facilitates a variety of administrative and financial functions as well as coordinates the flow of information within government and to the public. They will play an important role in liaising with the Deputy Minister’s (DM) office for the exchange of information. Overall, the ADM Administrative Assistant plays a key role in helping the division stay on task to achieve daily and strategic objectives.

Experience the benefits of a career with Yukon government…

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.

Learn more about what we offer.

Discover why the Yukon government has been recognized as a Top 100 Employer in Canada since 2014.

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.

Essential Qualifications:





Please submit your resume clearly demonstrating how you meet the following qualifications. Selection for further consideration is based solely on the information you provide in your resume.

When listing your work experience, please include the month and year you started and ended each position. This allows us to accurately calculate the length of time you were in each role.

- Completion of coursework in Business Administration, Office Administration or a related field.
- Considerable experience providing administrative support under tight deadlines to senior level management, preferably in a government or large corporate setting.
- Experience providing a full range of administrative support functions, including but not limited to managing schedules, document coordination and drafting correspondence.
- Experience or training on managing content on SharePoint sites would be an asset.
- Finance experience would be an asset (i.e., processing payments, administering contracts and tracking branch expenses).

Candidates who have education, training, and/or experience equivalent to the essential qualifications listed above may be equally considered.

Desired Knowledge, Skills and Suitability

Candidates should have and may be assessed on:

- Client Focus
- Modelling common values and ethics
- Excellent communication, interpersonal and conflict resolution skills
- Ability to work within deadlines with attention to detail
- Highly organized and able to deal with constant interruptions
- Adept at resolving issues as they arise
- Reliable and self-motivated

Additional information

Job Requirements: This position works in an open office environment in Whitehorse.

Conditions of Employment:

Eligibility list: 3 months

Contact Details:

For more information about this opportunity, please contact: Gritt Hoffmann, Assistant Deputy Minister, Financial Operations and Revenue Services at [email protected].

If you have questions about applying on a job with Yukon government, please contact Marg Webb, HR Consultant, at margaret,[email protected].

📌 Divisional Administrative Assistant - (68768) (Whitehorse)
🏢 Government of Yukon
📍 Whitehorse