PLEASE NOTE: This posting is restricted to candidates who have pre-certified through the Yukon government's Centralized Recruitment and Certification process for Administrative Assistants. If you have not applied or certified through this process, please visit our website at: CR&C process

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

Who we are…

The Executive Council Office is the centre of excellence for the Government of Yukon. We are leaders in the modernization of government standards and processes. We provide central strategic advice to advance government priorities through policy development, communications, intergovernmental relations, Indigenous relations, major project management, youth initiatives, Indigenous and scientific knowledge and by supporting the Water Board and the Commissioner’s Office. We also provide direct support to the Premier and Cabinet.

Join our dynamic team and help us strengthen relationships and good governance for the benefit of all Yukoners.

The opportunity…

The Yukon Water Board Secretariat is looking for a dynamic and motivated individual who approaches problem solving collaboratively, respects diverse perspectives and demonstrates commitment to professionalism through leadership, dedication, and integrity.

As a key player within the Yukon Water Board Secretariat, you will demonstrate a high level of tact and diplomacy and commitment to customer service. Your excellent attention to detail and organizational skills will assist you when providing support services, research assistance, records management (both paper and electronic) and other services to the Director of the Secretariat and branch staff.

What we can offer you…

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. Learn more about what we offer.

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Essential Qualifications

Important application requirements:

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 Yukon.ca.

• Coursework in office administration or related field
• Experience providing a wide variety of administrative support services, including reception duties and processing financial transactions
• Experience providing secretarial support including ensuring compliance with administrative policies and taking /transcribing minutes for meetings
• Experience maintaining paper and electronic filing systems
• Proficiency with MS Office and Web-based software

Candidates who have education, training, and/or experience equivalent to the essential qualifications listed above may be equally considered.

Desired Knowledge, Skills and Suitability

To best support the achievement of key strategic and business objectives, candidates may be assessed on:

• Ability to work independently, as well as within a team in a busy and interactive office environment.
• Excellent communication skills, oral and written,
• Strong client service orientation with an attention to detail,
• Ability to analyze problems and systems challenges to develop effective technical solutions,
• Models’ positive organizational values, ethics, and standards of conduct; and;
• Strong ability to adapt to changing environments, subject matter, and approaches.

Contact details:

If you have any questions about this position, please contact Christine Phillips, Office Manager, Yukon Water Board Secretariat at Christine.phillips@yukonwaterboard.ca

If you have questions about our recruitment process, please contact Lynn Williams, HR consultant at lynn.williams@yukon.ca