Yukon Government Looking for Fund Administrator at Whitehorse, YT Full Time

At the Department of Economic Development, our mandate is to develop a sustainable and competitive Yukon economy to enrich the quality of life of all Yukoners; to pursue economic initiatives with a shared vision of prosperity, partnerships and innovation; and to forge partnerships with First Nations in the economic development of the territory.

From advising small businesses to attracting investment, we connect our clients with the right people and resources to turn good ideas into reality. We provide the economic analysis and insight that inform smart decision-making and assist clients as they access government financial supports. We are here to help businesses, industries and communities to see the big picture, envision the future of the Yukon economy, and find a path forward.

Reporting to the Director of Regional Economic Development, the Fund Administrator is the primary contact for the Economic Development Fund (EDF) and is responsible for its coordination, administration and financial report preparation. The incumbent provides assistance with reviewing and processing applications and/or proposals to funding programs and makes recommendations to the Director and/or Advisors when required.

For information about applying on an Economic Development competition, contact Pamela Lattin, Human Resources at pamela.lattin@yukon.ca

For more information about this job, contact Deborah Lemaire, Director, Regional Economic Development at deborah.lemaire@yukon.ca

Essential Qualifications

Please submit your resume clearly demonstrating how you meet the following qualifications – specifically – how your work experiences and related duties align with the essential qualifications shown below. Ensure a month/year format is used for each work experience. Note that selection for further consideration will be based solely on the information you provide in your resume.

• Post-secondary education in office administration, business administration, or related field.
• Demonstrated experience to administer funding programs, preferably in a government setting.
• Demonstrated experience performing financial information analysis and report preparation.
• Demonstrated project management experience, and experience making recommendations to management is an asset.
• Demonstrated experience using SharePoint and Excel to create tracking systems.

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

Desired Knowledge, Skills and Suitability

Candidates should have and may be assessed on:

• Ability to build collaborative working relationships and provide quality customer service.
• Excellent analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including diplomacy.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities, situations and demands by establishing critical timelines and prioritizing actions.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently, as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
• Experience using a variety of computer software including word processing, SharePoint, and Excel.

Additional Information

Job Requirements: Some travel within Yukon may be required.