Financial/Administrative Assistant - (68918) Government of Yukon -> Community Services - Land Development

Location Whitehorse, YT Y1A 2C6 CA (Primary)

Job Type Casual

End Date 26 February 2027

Full/Part Time Full-time

Standard Hours Bi-weekly 75

Classification AR09

$35.02 - $40.51

Union OTH

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 posting is for one (1) 6 month casual position.

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.

The Land Development Branch works with communities, in support of their official community plans, to develop a range of lots to meet short and medium-term demand, and plan for their land development needs for the long-term.



The branch is responsible for the planning, design, construction, and delivery of Yukon government land development projects within Whitehorse. In partnership with First Nations and stakeholders, the Land Development branch explores and facilitates land development opportunities.

About the Position: This position provides administrative, financial, project, records management and reception support to the Land Development branch staff. This includes providing assistance to the Director/Manager Finance and Program Administration, and branch staff as land development projects are initiated, planned, constructed, priced and turned out to the public. This position has the opportunity to contribute directly to the management of the branch’s mandate of developing various types of lots in the City of Whitehorse and rural communities.

For more information about this position, please contact Audrey Pflug, A/Manager, Finance & Program Administration, at [email protected].

For more information related to the competition process, please contact: Jasmine Potvin, Human Resource Consultant, at [email protected].

Essential Qualifications Please submit your resume clearly demonstrating how you meet the following qualifications.



Please note selection for further consideration will be based solely on the information you provide in your resume; ensure you use a month/year to month/year format and include the duties you performed in each of your positions.

Post–secondary coursework in office administration or a related field

Solid experience performing a wide variety of administrative support services (i.e., drafting and proofreading documents, maintaining filing systems, working with databases) with a focus on filing systems

Experience providing financial administration such as receiving payments, reconciliation and invoicing

Experience using a wide variety of computer programs, applications, or software such as computerized financial systems, word processing, spreadsheets and databases

Experience using Yukon Government computerized financial systems (i.e., FMIS, Quest and Front End) would be an asset.

Experience working with the Yukon Government’s Procurement Policy would be an asset.

Experience working in a land development process would be an asset.

Candidates with an equivalent combination of education and experience may be equally considered.

Desired Knowledge, Skills and Suitability Candidates should have and may be assessed on their:

Excellent organizational skills and adaptability to changing priorities

Ability to provide exceptional customer service

The ability to act tactfully and use diplomacy when dealing with confidential matters

Effective writing and communication skills

Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to contribute to a team and maintain effective relationships

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