This posting is for a full time permanent position, working 75 hours bi-weekly.

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.

We are 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.

The Community Operations and Programs Branch provides a range of local services in various Yukon communities, including water and wastewater treatment, solid waste, recycling, and mosquito control. The branch procures a high volume of contracts for assistance in the delivery of local services which creates the need for robust processes for financial administration and budget tracking. Among other duties, this position works closely with branch staff and the Director to track O&M and capital budgets and to produce budget variance reports.

For more information about this position or the application process, please contact Lauren Teiman, Human Resource Consultant at [email protected]

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. Please note selection for further consideration will be based solely on the information you provide in your resume.

• Coursework in Business Administration or related discipline.
• Experience providing in-depth financial analysis and advice on a variety of accounting and administrative operations, procedures and systems.
• Experience in financial planning, forecasting, and reporting.

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

Desired Knowledge, Skills and Suitability

Candidates should have and may be assessed on:

• Excellent analytical skills, critical thinking and sound judgment.
• Ability to manage a broad range of financial functions such as variance reporting, auditing, budgeting, business planning, and in-depth financial analysis and interpretation of relevant legislation and policies.
• Excellent two-way communication skills and self-awareness. Ability to influence decision making and best practices though building and maintaining collaborative relationships.
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment with multiple critical and time-sensitive deadlines.
• Planning and detail oriented with the ability to think strategically.

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Eligibility List

6 months

Post Date

2 August 2022

Close Date

16 August 2022