Yukon Government Looking for Financial Officer at Whitehorse, YT Full Time

Highways and Public Works – who we are

Employees at Highways and Public Works are responsible for ensuring safe and efficient public highways, airstrips, buildings, and information systems. Our collective vision is to make a difference in the lives of Yukoners. At all levels of our organization, we value leadership, innovation, teamwork, and keeping our people safe. Our priorities are to be client focused, to support our people, to build sustainably, and to advance reconciliation throughout Yukon.

This opportunity…

The Corporate Services Division of Highways and Public Works provides critical central agency services to government and direct services to the department itself. We provide risk management, procurement, surplus asset disposal, mail delivery, insurance, travel and fleet vehicle services to Yukon government departments. We also provide policy, communications, and finance services to the Department of Highways and Public Works. Our division employs analysts, procurement specialists, fleet, travel and mail service specialists, accountants and many other professionals.

The Fleet Vehicle Agency (FVA) is a special operating agency of the Department of Highways and Public Works. Its mission is to help government departments and publically funded agencies meet their objectives by procuring and managing efficient and affordable ground transportation services. This position is primarily responsible to provide financial management services for the Fleet Vehicle Agency, including coordinating and monitoring all financial transactions for the Agency, as well as providing ongoing detailed financial planning and reporting. The incumbent ensures the effective and efficient processing of accounts payable and receivable functions on behalf of the agency, and develops monthly financial reports and statements for management decision-making.

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Essential Qualifications (what we’re looking for in your resume):

Post-secondary coursework in accounting or related field;

Experience providing client service;

Experience with financial processes;

Experience using MS Office and computerized financial systems.

If your resume shows education, training, and/or experience equivalent to the essential qualifications listed above, your application may be equally considered.

Desired Knowledge, Skills and Suitability (what candidates will be assessed on):

Ability to research financial information and provide analysis to managers for decision-making;

Proficiency with MS Excel and Access;

Effective interpersonal and communication skills;

Organizational, problem solving and time management skills;

Ability to work independently and in a team;

Self-motivation and adaptability to changing priorities;

Accuracy in work and strong attention to detail.

Additional Information

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Questions?

If you have questions about this position, please contact Dylan Letang, Operations Supervisor at Dylan.letang@yukon.ca

If you have questions about applying on a job with Yukon government or if you need an accommodation for this staffing process, please contact Jennifer Lyon, HR Consultant at Jennifer.Lyon@yukon.ca

Eligibility List

12 months

Post Date

4 April 2022

Close Date

19 April 2022