Description

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 series, please visit our website at: CR&C; process. If you wish to apply for pre-certification please watch the job board for future postings.

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

This is to fill a permanent, full time (75 hour bi-weekly) position.

Who we are The French Language Services Directorate (FLSD) is dedicated to supporting and empowering departments to serve and inform Yukoners in French. We foster strong partnerships with other departments and stakeholders, provide strategic advice rooted in language policy and planning, and offer centralized services such as translation and language training.

The opportunity The French Language Services Directorate is looking for a self-motivated and detail-oriented skilled to provide a full range of financial, program, and senior administrative support to the Deputy Minister, Director, program managers and other department staff.

Reporting to the Director, this position plays a key role as the administrative liaison between the Directorate and the offices of the Minister and the Deputy Minister.

The Administrative Coordinator also supports the Manager, Finance and Administration with the coordination and preparation of financial reports, budget forecasts, variance analyses, and other financial documents. The position provides advice and support to staff on financial procedures and procurement, processes a variety of financial transactions, monitors contracts and funding agreements,



and supports financial practices and procedures that enhance operational efficiency and service delivery.

What we can offer you

Yukon government cares about its 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.

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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

- Completion of post-secondary coursework in office administration,



business administration, or another related field.
- Experience providing administrative/coordination support in an office environment, including but not limited to managing correspondence and confidential documents, coordinating casework and events, scheduling, and taking meeting minutes.
- Experience providing financial support services.
- Experience interpreting and applying financial policies and procedures.
- Experience providing advice or guidance regarding financial procedures and processes.
- Experience managing paper and electronic filing systems.

Assets

- Bilingual, English and French

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

Desired Knowledge, Skills and Suitability To best support the achievement of key strategic and business objectives, candidates may be assessed on:

- Thinking strategically
- Demonstrating client focus
- Modeling interpersonal skills and personal responsibility
- Influencing others

Job Specific skills:
- Communication (written and oral) skills
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Excellent organizational skills and ability to handle multiple tasks
- Attention to detail
- Computer skills and working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs

Additional information

Conditions of Employment: Willingness to take French language training.

This position requires you to work in an office.

Contact details:

If you have any questions about this position, please contact: Sophie Tremblay Morissette, Director, French Language Services Directorate at [email protected].

If you have questions about our recruitment process, please contact: Melissa Wood, Human Resources Consultant at [email protected].

📌 Administrative Coordinator - (68937) (Whitehorse)
🏢 Government of Yukon
📍 Whitehorse