Administrative Assistant

Job Summary And RequirementsOne year Term Anticipatory Perm. Temporary Assignments (TA) will also be accepted.Who We Are…At Economic Development, our mandate is to develop a thriving, prosperous and diversified Yukon economy by working with First Nations, business and industry partners, and federal and municipal governments. Our investments support sustainable job creation, innovation, increased investment opportunities, market expansion, and business and industry growth.From advising small businesses and attracting investment to supporting community projects and the labour market, we connect our clients with the right people and resources to turn good ideas into reality. We provide the economic analysis and insight that inform smart decision-making and assist clients as they access government financial supports.This opportunity…The Labour Market Development Branch works collaboratively with our partners and stakeholders to strengthen the Yukon labour market through strategic planning, service provision and program delivery. We provide funding and advisory services to employers to help with their staffing needs. By funding key organizations, we support Yukoners to develop their skills, secure employment and thrive in the Yukon labour market.The ideal candidate for this position will join a team that develops and manages projects, identifies and combines resources within a multi-stakeholder context. Administrative support for this team includes first point of contact with the public, in person, by phone and email, service needs determination, use of automated and manual filing systems and routine processing of payments and reports. If you have a client service orientation and thrive on building and maintaining relationships, you may be interested in working with Economic Development.For information about applying on an Economic Development competition, contact Attinder Sidhu, Human Resources Consultant at Attinder.Sidhu@yukon.ca For more information about this position, contact Anton Solomon, Director, Labour Market Development at Anton.Solomon@yukon.ca Find more information on how to prepare and submit your resume .Essential QualificationsPlease submit your resume clearly demonstrating how you meet the following qualifications. Please note selection for further consideration will be based solely on the information you provide in your resume. When you list your work experience, include the month and year in which you started and ended each job.Experience providing administrative and financial support in a program or operational environment.Experience providing program-related information to the public and responding to inquiries.Experience coordinating and supporting application or intake processes.Experience supporting procurement activities, including preparing purchase contracts and liaising with vendors to obtain pricing, confirm availability, and resolve invoicing or product discrepancies.Experience assisting with transfer payment agreement processing, tracking expenditures, and supporting the distribution of funds would be an asset.Candidates who have education, training, and/or experience equivalent to the essential qualifications listed above may be equally considered.Desired Knowledge, Skills And SuitabilityCandidates should have and may be assessed on:Taking Action and achieving resultsThinking strategicallyModeling interpersonal skills and personal responsibilityInfluencing othersDemonstrating client focusExperience with developing and managing funding agreements is an asset. Experience with good results in working with Yukon First Nations is also an asset.Additional InformationConditions of Employment: Valid Class 5 Driver’s License and security clearance.Job Requirements: Willingness to travel within the Yukon.Eligibility List12 months