This posting is to fill a permanent position.

Highways and Public Works – who we are

Employees at Highways and Public Works are responsible for ensuring safe and efficient public highways, airstrips, buildings, and information systems. Our collective vision is to make a difference in the lives of Yukoners. At all levels of our organization, we value leadership, innovation, teamwork, and keeping our people safe. Our priorities are to be client focused, to support our people, to build sustainably, and to advance reconciliation throughout Yukon.

This opportunity…

The Corporate Services Division of Highways and Public Works provides critical central agency services to government and direct services to the department itself. We provide acquisition, risk management, purchasing, asset management, common products supply, printing, mail delivery, insurance, travel and fleet vehicle services to Yukon government departments. We also provide policy, communications, and finance services to the Department of Highways and Public Works. Our division employs analysts, procurement specialists, graphic designers, client service specialists, accountants and many other professionals.

This position provides financial support, accounts payable/receivable functions, general ledger reconciliations and financial reporting services for Transportation Division Finance. The ideal candidate will enjoy working in a busy team environment, possess excellent interpersonal skills, have an eye for detail, be able to adjust to constant changing priorities and have a strong knowledge of Yukon Government financial processes and procedures.

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Essential Qualifications (what we’re looking for in your resume):

• Post-secondary coursework in accounting or related discipline such as Business Administration.
• Experience providing financial support, including performing accounts payable/receivable functions.
• Experience using computer software programs (i.e. FMIS, FM30, Quest, Word, Excel).
• Experience reconciling financial data

If your resume shows education, training, and/or experience equivalent to the essential qualifications listed above, your application may be equally considered.

Desired Knowledge, Skills and Suitability (what candidates will be assessed on):

• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational skills and time management skills
• Ability to work independently
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and practices
• Excellent oral and written communication skills

Additional Information

• Find out what we offer our employees
• See why Yukon government has been identified as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers since 2014

Questions?

If you have questions about this position, please contact Kris Moore, Manager, Finance at kris.moore@yukon.ca.

If you have questions about applying on a job with Yukon government or if you need an accommodation for this staffing process, please contact Vesna Pavkovic, HR Consultant at vesna.pavkovic@yukon.ca.