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Office Coordinator

Government of Yukonabout 13 hours ago
Whitehorse, Yukon Territory
Mid Level
full_time

Top Benefits

Comprehensive benefits (health, dental, etc.)
Learning and development opportunities
Flexible work and leave options

About the role

Job Summary And Requirements This posting is being used to staff one permanent position. Office Coordinator Our role As trusted environmental stewards , Department of Environment professionals are committed to a healthy, sustainable and prosperous Yukon. Our people are dedicated to keeping the air, land and water clean, the responsible management of wildlife and fostering opportunities to connect with nature. We enrich governance through building our relationships with Yukon First Nation and transboundary Indigenous partners and through the application of both science and traditional knowledge in our decision-making.

Your role As the Office Coordinator you’ll support our vision and values by coordinating and performing a wide range of essential program and administrative services for the Conservation Officers Services Branch. You’ll contribute to the operation of the Branch, including the ongoing development and implementation of branch administrative policies and procedures and many additional highly varied administrative responsibilities. This position will work with the team of administrative assistance within Client, Business & Technology Solutions to support consistent application of business standards in ten district offices to support departmental programs, priorities, and values.

For more information regarding this opportunity, please reach out to Ryan Hennings @ ryan.hennings@yukon.ca . Essential Qualifications To be considered for this opportunity, you’ll need to demonstrate how you meet the following qualifications in your resume. Be sure to highlight how the experience you have acquired aligns with the ‘must haves’ for this position, including the month and year for each work experience entry. Selection for further consideration is based solely on the information you provide in your resume.

  • Diploma or certificate in office administration (or related field, eg. Legal administration)
  • Experience providing senior administrative and financial support services
  • Experience managing confidential information in an administrative role.
  • Experience using a range of software, database, and collaboration tools , including intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel, SharePoint, and database systems such as Quest, FMIS, Front End.
  • Experience working in a regulatory environment, including licensing and permitting processes.

Candidates who have education, training, and/or experience equivalent to the above qualifications may be equally considered. Skills Knowledge, Skills and Suitability To support key objectives and strategic/operational needs of this position, candidates will be assessed on the following:

  • Commitment to continuous personal and professional development
  • Knowledge of budgeting/financial practices
  • Demonstrated ability to learn new software and adopt new technologies
  • Strong discretion and judgement skills
  • Ability to attend to multiple projects with a strong sense of prioritization and problem-solving skills
  • Exceptional client service skills with partners both internal and external
  • Ability to maintain a positive, constructive attitude in ambiguous situations and to manage complexity and high pressure in a productive manner
  • Superior organizational skills, extraordinary attention to detail and ability to produce high quality work under deadlines
  • Self-starting and working independently

Application Requirements

  • Please do not submit a cover letter with your application. It will not be reviewed. Please limit your resume to 1500 words.
  • Applications for this position will only be accepted through the E-Recruitment portal.

Why Joining Us Is a Great Idea Yukon government has been recognized as a Top 100 Canadian Employer since 2014.

We support balancing personal and professional needs through comprehensive benefits, the ability to build your professional skills through learning and developmental opportunities, and flexible work and leave options.

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Eligibility List

12 months

About Government of Yukon

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.