Yukon Government Looking for Director – Finance and Systems & Administration at Whitehorse, YT Full Time

Temporary Assignments will be considered for internal Yukon Government employees. Please have approval from your supervisor prior to applying.

Community Services is working to build vibrant, healthy and sustainable Yukon communities. The department does this through the provision of a diverse range of services to Yukon communities while remaining committed to our core values.

At Community Services we believe Respect is the foundation of our organization, Collaboration is achieved through inclusive approaches and sharing of diverse perspectives, Service Excellence is the standard for all our interactions, and Integrity is achieved through honest, committed and accountable public service.

Working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, the Director of Finance, Systems, and Administration is a key member of the Senior Management Team reporting directly to the Deputy Minister and provides advice, and support to the Department of Community Services. The Director is responsible for the planning, development and implementation of strategies, goals, and objectives, toward the effective delivery of financial management, information management, and systems support and development. The Director also serves as the Department of Community Services’ liaison to the Department of Finance, including the Management Board Secretariat, and external agencies such as the Auditor General.

The ideal candidate will have strong client service orientation, with a flexible, proactive approach to working with staff, colleagues, and clients; will resolve issues and problems with integrity and balanced judgement; and will demonstrate exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.

For more information about this position, please contact Desiree Hombert desiree.hombert@yukon.ca or at 867-332-0276

Essential Qualifications

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

• Chartered Professional Accounting designation or equivalent (please specify the equivalency);
• Significant experience in a senior financial, facilities, or information management role in a large complex organization;
• Experience developing, leading, and managing employees;
• Experience developing and implementing programs, policies, and procedures; and
• Significant experience in an information management role in a large complex organization may be an asset.

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

Desired Knowledge, Skills and Suitability:
Candidates will be expected to demonstrate their competence according to the standard set by the Yukon Government Core Competency Framework

This competition will specifically focus on, but not limit itself to, the following competencies:

• Taking Action and Achieving Results: Focuses, commits, and applies resources to identify and achieve appropriate results.
• Influencing Others: Generates commitment while inspiring others. Builds coalitions internally and externally, to reach the organization’s goals by using a variety of methods and adapting influence approaches, and by effectively using knowledge of how the organization really works.
• Promoting Common Values and Ethics: Promotes the establishment, development and application of positive organizational values, ethics and standards of conduct.
• Thinking Strategically: Takes a comprehensive, long-term view, critically assessing options and implications, while linking decisions to strategic goals.

Additional Information:
Job Requirements: Some travel within and outside the territory.

Eligibility List

12 months

Post Date

29 July 2022

Close Date

11 August 2022