Labour Relations Research and Administrative Assistant

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

Job summary

A governmental organization in Canada is seeking an experienced research and administrative professional to provide high-quality support. The ideal candidate will have a post-secondary education and experience in research support and executive administrative services. The position offers a comprehensive benefits plan and opportunities for professional development. Candidates must be organized and able to prioritize effectively.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits plan

Learning and developmental opportunities

In-house training

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience providing research support in a legal, professional or academic setting.
• Demonstrated experience providing executive administrative services to senior management.
• Experience in electronic file management.
• Experience working in a labour relations related field.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality support to a small group of busy professionals.
• Maintain a database of past interpretations and decisions.
• Research case law and provide general senior level administrative support.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Task prioritization

Attention to detail

Proficiency with Word and Excel

Leading Change and Innovation

Demonstrating Client Focus

Developing People

Taking Action & Achieving Results

Education

Completion of post-secondary coursework in Paralegal support

Completion of post-secondary coursework in Business Administration

Completion of post-secondary coursework in Office Administration

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Summary And Requirements

This posting is to fill one (1) full-time, permanent position 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.

Our work has a visible impact… At the Government of Yukon, our vision is to create an engaged and diverse public service that embraces innovation to deliver positive outcomes for Yukoners – this vision is close to our hearts in the Public Service Commission. We are passionate about our people, and we strive to build a workplace that’s inclusive, respectful and continuously improving. We do this through maintaining internal HR systems, policies and collective agreements and providing human resources advice and support to departments and employees.

Our passion drives everything we do

The Labour Relations branch provides labour relations leadership and expertise for the development and administration of employee relations for the Yukon government, manages the collective bargaining processes and supports departments in employee relations matters.

We are looking for an experienced research and administrative professional who is energetic and extremely organized. Our ideal candidate is someone dedicated to providing high quality support to a small group of busy professionals. We are looking for someone who is keen and motivated to support the various components of our work including maintaining a database of past interpretations and decisions, researching case law and providing general senior level administrative support.

Benefits

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. 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. Uniquely Yukon – Discover what makes the Yukon unlike any other place in the world. Follow us on LinkedIn.

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 Paralegal support, Business Administration, Office Administration or related field.
• Demonstrated experience providing research support in a legal, professional or academic setting.
• Demonstrated experience providing executive administrative services to senior management and support to a branch/unit
• Experience in electronic file management
• Experience working within a labour relations related field will be considered an asset

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:

• Strong organizational skills, task prioritization and attention to detail
• Taking initiative and working both independently and collaboratively within a team
• Proficiency with various computer applications (e.g. Word, Excel, etc.)
• Leading Change and Innovation
• Demonstrating Client Focus
• Developing People
• Taking Action & Achieving Results

Additional Information

Job requirements: This position works onsite in an office environment.

Contact Details

If you have any questions about this position, please contact Dave Anderson, Manager Labour Relations: [e-mail] If you have any questions about this position or recruitment process, please contact: Melissa Wood, Human Resources: [e-mail]

Eligibility List

12 months