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Financial Assistant

Yukon Government15 days ago
Whitehorse, YT
Mid Level
Full-time

Top Benefits

Competitive salary
Government of Yukon’s many benefits

About the role

This posting

This posting will be used to fill 1 permanent full-time positions working 75 hours bi-weekly. It will establish a 12-month eligibility list which may be used to fill similar positions.

This job is based in the thriving and diverse city of Whitehorse in the beautiful Yukon.

Who we are

The Finance unit of Insured Health Services oversees the processing of program invoices and physician contracts; supports the financial resource management of the Government of Yukon to ensure cost-effective program and service delivery for Yukoners; generates financial information to aid in decision-making; handles vendor payments; and records client transactions.

This opportunity

Reporting to the Manager of Finance, Health Services. This position includes a large variety of finance and administrative duties. Duties may include: coordination of a large and complex variety of service contracts, payment of bills and invoices, completion of reciprocal billing, records management, fielding of inquiring from vendors as well as other administrative tasks. This position requires a multitude of skills and the ability to quickly adapt to changing needs.

The successful candidate will need to have exemplary customer services skills with a strong level of attention to detail and accuracy. This position is part of a large team that works closely with each other. The ability to be a strong team player and support for coworkers is an important part of the position.

  • For more information on this job, please contact James Punongbayan, Manager, Financial Operations at James.Punongbayan@yukon.ca
  • For more information about the recruitment process, please contact Darlene Allain, HR Consultant at Darlene.Allain@yukon.ca

Your benefits

In addition to a competitive salary, we offer many additional financial and non-financial benefits.

  • Government of Yukon’s many benefits

Your career, your home, your lifestyle

We are the Yukon public service. Every day, we come together to serve the people who live here and make a difference in so many ways. Here, you will find the diverse opportunities you desire to develop your career while enjoying a warm sense of community and vibrant artistic, cultural, and recreational amenities, all set in a spectacular natural environment.

As part of our team, your achievements and enjoyment in both your work and personal life will be valued as you explore the many opportunities the Yukon, and the Government of Yukon, has to offer.

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  • Yukon Life

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Important application and job requirements

Essential qualifications

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

  • Coursework in accounting, financial or business administration or bookkeeping;

  • Experience with financial expenditures and accounts payable processes; and

  • Experience working within a government financial environment will be considered an asset.

It may be helpful for you to review “Prepare your resume and cover letter”.

Desired knowledge, skills and suitability

If selected for an interview, candidates should have, and may be assessed on, the following:

  • Ability to work well independently as well as within a team

  • Reliable, highly motivated individual with strong organizations skills

  • Ability to handle a heavy workload with accuracy

  • Ability to adapt in a work environment that is constantly changing with strict deadlines

  • Ability to consistently follow government financial policies and directives

It may be helpful for you to review “The job interview process”.

Conditions of employment

You must meet the following conditions before being hired, or within the time frame noted.

  • WHIMIS 2015

Job requirements

This job requires you to perform, and/or be exposed to, the following:

  • This position is in an office environment – most of which is open office cubicles and workspaces, not closed offices - and uses computers for the majority of work.

Learn more

  • For help on creating your E-recruitment profile, email E-Recruitment.clientsupport@yukon.caor phone 867-667-9453.

Eligibility List

12 months

Post Date

25 June 2025

Close Date

09 July 2025

About Yukon Government

Government Administration
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The Yukon public service offers a diversity of career options in a stable work environment. As a Yukon government public servant, you have access to on-the-job learning, leadership courses, interdepartmental training and tuition reimbursement, and the daily opportunity to direct your career path.

As Yukon government public servants, we are able to make a genuine difference in our communities. Every day, we work closely with both the people we serve and with the decision-makers who guide the policies that affect our lives. A career with us allows you to be a part of that process and watch the results of your work come to life in the real world.

Our employment equity policy affirms equal access for women, aboriginal people and people with disabilities to government jobs.

The Yukon government has been recognized as a Top 100 Employer in Canada since 2014. This is due to the benefits, leave options and opportunities for training and career development.