Director - Finance and Administration

Director - Finance and Administration - (65468)

Government of Yukon ->
Public Service Commission - Finance & Administration - Finance

Whitehorse, YT Y1A 2C6 CA (Primary)

Permanent

Full-time

75

MG04

$ - $

MGT

Saturday/Sunday

10%

Open to all Candidates, Preference - Canadian Indigenous Ancestry, Preference - Yukon First Nations ancestry

This competition is open to all candidates who meet the above noted Admissibility. A hiring preference will apply for qualified candidates of Canadian Indigenous ancestry, with a priority for qualified Yukon First Nation candidates. This initiative is in support of Yukon government’s goal for a representative public service. For more information on the hiring preference visit  .

This posting is to fill one permanent fulltime position, working 75 hours biweekly. This position is located in Whitehorse, Yukon, and requires you to work in the office. Remote work is not available for this role.

Yukon government’s vision is an engaged and diverse public service that embraces innovation to deliver positive outcomes for Yukoners.

Committed to Public Service…

At the Government of Yukon, our vision is to create an engaged and diverse public service that embraces innovation to deliver positive outcomes for Yukoners – this vision is close to our hearts in the Public Service Commission. We are passionate about our people, and we strive to build a workplace that’s inclusive, respectful and continuously improving. We do this through maintaining internal HR systems, policies and collective agreements and providing human resources advice and support to departments and employees.

The opportunity…

The Director of Finance and Administration reports to the Public Service Commissioner and provides financial advice and support within the department. The position oversees the department’s planning, delivery, and evaluation of centralized finance, Privacy and Information management, and corporate administrative services. The position plays a key role on corporate strategies, policies, procedures, and represents the department across interdepartmental and intergovernmental initiatives.

Our ideal candidate is an accomplished senior manager who can balance multiple priorities in a complex, multi-disciplinary and often high-profile work environment. Your big picture thinking balances the needs of stakeholders and clients at all levels. You envision and implement change and initiatives in a methodical manner and you are thoughtful, influential and strategic to ensure organizational success. You motivate and lead diverse teams of professionals to achieve results and you build collaborative, professional, and reciprocal relationships and networks.

Explore everything we have to offer…

Yukon government cares about their employees and strives to offer a variety of learning and developmental opportunities including in-house training. Funding may also be available to support further education.

Flexible work and leave options may be available allowing you to balance your personal and professional needs.

We also have a comprehensive and generous benefits plan, providing for the health and wellbeing of you and your family.

Uniquely Yukon - Discover what makes the Yukon unlike any other place in the world.

Please submit your resume clearly demonstrating how you meet each of the following qualifications. Emphasize how your work experiences and related duties align with the essential and asset qualifications listed below. Note that selection for further consideration is based solely on the information you provide in your resume.

Include the month and year you started and ended a job when you list your work experience. This allows us to accurately calculate the length of time you were in the position.

For more information on how to prepare and submit your resume visit this resource page on

• Completion of a post-secondary degree in accounting, finance, or commerce.
• Senior-level experience leading and executing strategic and budget planning processes.
• Experience providing strategic and financial…