Director - Finance and Information Management

This is a permanent full-time position, working 75 hours bi-weekly.

At Energy, Mines and Resources, we are committed to a healthy and sustainable resource sector, managed in partnership with Yukoners. We embrace a work environment where problem solving, creativity, teamwork, risk management and personal effort result in the attainment of our goals and those of the public and our clients.

The Finance and Information Management branch provides financial services, support and systems management; IT and information management advice and support (ATIPP and records management etc.); as well as managing the department's public facing-library.

The Director, Finance and Information Management is responsible for leading and directing the department's financial, administrative and systems management services. This includes managing the branch units and leading the development and implementation of branch accountability plans, strategic, short and long-term plans and overall branch goals, objectives and priorities.

For more information about this position, please contact Heather Mills, ADM, Corporate Services at Heather.Mills@yukon.ca

For more information about the recruitment process, please contact Helen Booth, Director, Human Resources at Helen.Booth@yukon.ca

Essential Qualifications

Please note, selection for further consideration will be based solely on the information you provide in your resume. Please submit your resume clearly demonstrating how you meet each of the following qualifications. For more information on how to prepare and submit your resume visit this resource page on Yukon.ca.

• A bachelor's degree in business administration, economics, commerce or a related field
• A master's degree in business administration (concentration in finance), another master's level management program or successful completion of a professional accounting designation (CA, CMA or CGA), or equivalent program is an asset
• Experience in accounting, auditing, budgeting, financial planning and analysis or other financial activities
• Considerable experience managing the delivery of senior-level financial, human and administrative services
• Considerable experience developing, implementing, and evaluating corporate finance programs, policies and strategies
• Experience advising senior management on financial management strategies and operational directives to meet fiscal challenges and goals
• Experience establishing performance standards and preparing financial reports for senior management

Candidates who have related training/coursework combined with extensive experience equivalent to the essential qualifications listed above may be equally considered.

Desired Knowledge, Skills, and Suitability

Candidates will be expected to demonstrate their competence according to the standards set within the Yukon Government Core Competency Framework.

This competition will specifically focus on, but not limit itself to, the following competencies: Influencing others, Thinking Strategically, Taking Action and Achieving Results, and Demonstrating Client Focus.