Yukon Government Looking for Manager – Finance at Whitehorse, YT Full Time

This posting is to fill a permanent position.

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 acquisition, risk management, purchasing, asset management, common products supply, printing, 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, graphic designers, client service specialists, accountants and many other professionals.

If you share Highways and Public Works’ vision for the future, we invite you to apply and join our Corporate Finance team. The Manager, Finance is responsible for planning, and coordinating the preparation of financial plans and performs high level financial analysis to support Senior Management and leading the financial operations for our Property Management division. The work is fast-paced and dynamic. We foster an innovative environment where new ideas are valued, pride ourselves in providing exceptional customer service and working collaboratively to exceed expectations.

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

Degree in accounting, finance or related field;

Considerable experience preparing analysis reports and business plans for senior management review;

Considerable experience providing oversight in financial matters on policies and procedures;

Experience providing financial advice and recommendations to senior management;

Experience supervising staff in the provision of budget cycle activities and all human resources matters.

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):

Candidates will be assessed using the Yukon Government’s Core Competency Framework, including:

Modelling interpersonal skills and personal responsibility;

Developing people;

Influencing others;

Thinking strategically;

Taking action and achieving results;

Leading change and innovation;

Promoting common values and ethics;

Demonstrating client focus.

Additional Information

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Questions?

If you have questions about this position, please contact Shannon Trott, Direcotor-Corporate Finance, Risk & Safety at [email protected]

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 [email protected]

Eligibility List

12 months

Post Date

31 January 2022

Close Date

11 February 2022