Yukon Government Looking for Operations Manager at Whitehorse, YT Full Time

Reporting to the Director, Finance, Administration and Systems, this position performs senior level support for a variety of administration functions for the Legislative Assembly Office, Elections Yukon Office, Office of the Ombudsman including the Information and Privacy Commissioner and Public Interest Disclosure Commissioner, the Conflict of Interest Commissioner, and the Child and Youth Advocate Office.

The Operations Manager will be someone who is able to work independently, has excellent interpersonal, communication and customer service skills and the ability set priorities and meet deadlines. This position requires excellent organizational skills, attention to detail and accurate and timely work. The duties of this position require the position to provide independent non-partisan advice and services.

Primary Accountabilities

Assists in budget preparation, procurement and tenders, asset management, and financial management including financial reporting systems.

Recruitment including the creation of job descriptions and interview questions, screening, and interviewing.

Manages the information and technical requirements, including preventative maintenance schedules for the Legislative Assembly systems such as audio and video systems, Hansard recording system, FM transmitter system, and web streaming.

For information about this position, please contact Helen Fitzsimmons, Director – Administration, Finance & Systems, at Helen.Fitzsimmons@yukon.ca or 867-667-5618

Essential Qualifications

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

Diploma in Business Administration, Office Administration, Finance, Human Resources or related field.

Demonstrated experience performing accounting functions such as budget preparation (O&M and Capital).

Experience performing human resources recruitment functions.

Experience with asset management, procurement and contracting would be an asset.

Experience in information and technology systems would be an asset.

Candidates who have a combination of education, training and experience equivalent to the essential qualifications listed above may be equally considered.

Desired Knowledge, Skills and Suitability

Proficient in Microsoft office programs and databases.

Excellent time management, setting priorities, project management, and decision-making skills.

Superior written and oral communicator for working with the public and other stakeholders.

Experience interpreting statutory requirements and developing management and operational policies and procedures.

Ability to solve problems and to mediate and negotiate with various stakeholders.

Knowledge of the Yukon and its people.

Additional information:
Conditions of Employment: Valid Yukon Class 5 driver’s licence.

Job Requirements: Some travel will be required

Eligibility List

12 months

Post Date

2 May 2022

Close Date

24 May 2022