Administrative Assistant

Government of Yukon; Whitehorse; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental organization in Whitehorse is seeking an Administrative Assistant for a full-time position. The role involves providing essential administrative and financial support to a team, performing office tasks, and maintaining communication with clients. The ideal candidate will possess a certificate in office administration and relevant experience in administrative and financial support. Join a recognized employer with great benefits and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits

Professional development opportunities

Flexible work and leave options

Qualifications

• Experience providing administrative support, preferably to a team of professionals.
• Experience providing financial support, monitoring budgets, etc.
• Experience analyzing data and producing financial reports.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and financial support to ensure smooth operations.
• Perform general office duties and assist with special projects.
• Respond to public inquiries and support financial functions.

Skills

Strong written and oral communication skills

Organization and attention to detail

Self-motivated and able to take initiative

Strong interpersonal skills

Ability to prioritize a diverse workload

Great client service skills

Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a team

Education

Certificate in office or business administration or relevant experience

Job description

Job Summary and Requirements

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

Administrative Assistant

This posting is for a full-time permanent position, working 75 hours bi-weekly.

Our role

We are trusted environmental stewards, working with our colleagues, stakeholders, and the public, to keep the Yukon healthy and sustainable.

Our Priorities Are To

• Keep the air, land, and water clean.
• Manage the territory’s wildlife responsibly.
• Support wildlife viewing and land-based opportunities.
• Advance reconciliation.
• Build and support climate resilience.
• Be trusted environmental stewards.

Who We’re Looking For – Maybe It’s You

We are seeking a personable and dedicated team member, committed to exceptional client service through clear communication, self-motivated, and with a strong attention to detail.

As an Administrative Assistant, you will be an integral part of the Yukon Parks Team, providing support with administrative and financial processes to ensure smooth and efficient operations. The incumbent performs general office duties, assists with special projects as needed, responds to public inquiries, supports financial functions, and is the first point of contact for visitors and clients.

Our ideal candidate brings a strong team spirit and organizational skills to our diverse and impactful staff.

For more information about this position, please contact Rodney Hatcher, Human Resources Consultant, at [e-mail]

Please do not email resumes to this address; resumes will only be accepted through the E-Recruitment system.

Essential Qualifications

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

• Certificate in office or business administration, or similar program, or relevant experience.
• Experience providing administrative support, preferably to a team of professionals.
• Experience providing financial support (monitoring and reporting on financial commitments, transactions, budgets, etc.).
• Experience analyzing data and producing financial reports.

Candidates with post-secondary coursework in office or business administration, 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:

• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Organization and attention to detail.
• Self-motivated and able to take initiative.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to prioritize a diverse workload.
• Great client service skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a team setting.

Why joining us is a great idea

Yukon government has been recognized as a Top 100 Canadian Employer since 2014. https://reviews.canadastop100.com/top-employer-yukon-government

We support balancing personal and professional needs through comprehensive benefits, professional development opportunities, and flexible work and leave options.

There’s no better way to learn why Yukon is an amazing place to live and work, but you can see some of what our territory has to offer here:

• Working at the Yukon Government
• Explore Whitehorse
• Travel Yukon

Eligibility List: 12 months