Finance Officer

This posting is for one (1) full time term/temporary position, working 75 hours bi-weekly until November 26, 2026. (2 year)

Who we are:

As the Yukon government's most diverse department, Community Services has a place for you. Under the Community Services umbrella, there are 18 unique branches where you can apply your skillset. All branches strive to empower communities to be vibrant, healthy, and sustainable. Community Services develops our team and invests in people so together we can equip Yukon communities with the tools and knowledge to foster a higher quality of life for all Yukoners.

As one of Canada's Top 100 Employers for 2023 a career with Yukon Government's public service offers you an opportunity to expand your skillset and build relationships with stakeholders and colleagues. Learn more about what Yukon Government can offer you.

About the branch:

The Wildland Fire Management (WFM) branch contributes to the protection of people, property and the development of sustainable, fire resilient Yukon communities and infrastructure. WFM directly maintains and oversees the safe training and operational practices, and values natural ecological processes to ensure operational efficiency within the territory.

About the job:

Working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment the Finance Officer provides financial and budgeting duties as required to support Wildland Fire Management (WFM) Branch. This position is responsible for preparing variance reports, financial reports, budgets and budget briefing notes. This position works closely with the Manager, Business Services to manage the branch's operations, maintenance, and capital budgets while liaising with branch staff to ensure day to day operations are in line with the budgets. The Finance Officer is responsible for providing financial oversight to the Finance Clerks.

Contact info:

For more information about the role, please contact: Patrick Turbide, Manager, Business Services at patrick.turbide@yukon.ca

For more information about the organization and recruitment process, please contact: Cascia Krolczyk, HR consultant at cascia.krolczyk@yukon.ca

What you need to consider before submitting your application:

• Prior to submitting your resume an E-recruitment profile must be created as applications are only accepted through the system. Please do not email your resume to the contacts on the ad.
• Resumes are ONLY assessed based off candidates' ability to communicate how they have demonstrated the essential qualifications from their professional, volunteer, or educational experience within their resume clearly indicating the specific position the responsibilities or duties were performed.
• Candidates must clearly state the length of time they performed the essential qualifications in their role(s) (ex. month/year to month/year).
• Take advantage of learning more about how to prepare your resume for a government recruitment. Please note cover letters are not required unless clearly indicated on the job ad.

Essential Qualifications:

Please submit your resume demonstrating clearly how you meet the following qualifications. Please note, that selection for further consideration will be 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.

• Office or Business Administration coursework with courses in accounting or finance
• Experience in the finance field performing financial transactions, monitoring budgets, and creating contracts
• Experience using financial systems to interpret data, generate reports and conduct research for the purposes of financial analysis
• Experience in the application of policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Experience in planning, creating, and forecasting budgets including variance reporting 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 Suitability

Candidates should have and may be assessed on:

• Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Understanding of budgets, variance reporting and their purposes.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills;
• Attention to detail and accuracy;
• Commitment to providing the best possible service to clients.
• Ability to work within a team.
• Reliable, and highly motivated with strong organizational skills and an aptitude for leadership.
• Ability to deliver financial services during emergency events.

Additional Information

• Conditions of Employment: Valid Yukon Class 5 driver's license.
• Job Requirements: Willingness to travel to locations within the Yukon is a requirement of this position.