Executive Assistant and Boards Manager

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

This is a full-time, permanent position working 75 hours bi-weekly. This posting may also be used to fill similar positions.

Our work has a visible impact…

The Yukon Liquor Corporation (YLC) strives for service excellence that supports a healthy, vibrant and prosperous Yukon. Our mission is to offer customers legal access to a variety of liquor and cannabis products while considering the wellbeing and economic prosperity of the territory. The Corporation's branches work to support Yukon's food and beverage industry, cannabis market, and local liquor producers through a range of programs and services. We continuously evolve our business structure to improve the way we operate our Whitehorse Liquor Store, central warehouse and five rural community Liquor Stores in Dawson City, Faro, Haines Junction, Mayo, and Watson Lake. Join us; help us to advance the Corporation and serve Yukon!

Create meaningful change…

Executive Assistant and Boards Manager

The executive assistant provides administrative support and assistance to the president of the Yukon Liquor Corporation (YLC) and the secretary of the Yukon Lottery Commission. This position is also the department's Boards and Committee's representative, and this position manages the Yukon Liquor Corporation Board and the Cannabis Licensing Board.

The executive assistant is the primary point of contact with the ministers' office, Yukon government boards and committee's secretariat, other governments and departments, staff of the corporation, interest groups and the public on behalf of the president's office. This position is also the point of contact for the Yukon Liquor Board and the Cannabis Licensing Board.

Supporting you every step of the way…

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.

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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.

Essential Qualifications
Please submit your resume clearly demonstrating how you meet each of the following qualifications. Please note, selection for further consideration will be based solely on the information you provide in your resume.

• Completed coursework in office administration, business administration or a related field.
• Experience providing administrative support to senior-level management; preferably in a government or large corporate environment.
• Experience carrying out a full range of administrative support functions, including, but not limited to, managing schedules, documenting coordination, drafting. correspondence, financial monitoring and transactions, research and project support.
• Experience providing secretariat support to a committee will 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
To best support the achievement of key strategic and business objectives, candidates may be assessed on:

• Taking Action & Achieving Results
• Demonstrating Client Focus
• Developing People
• Leading Change & Innovation
• Ability to work independently and within a team setting.
• Excellent interpersonal and conflict management skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exhibit tact and diplomacy.

Additional information

Conditions of Employment: None

Job requirements: Travel within Yukon is occasionally required

Note: Yukon Government does not support out-of-territory remote work arrangements. To be eligible for this position you must live and work in the Yukon.

Contact details:

If you have any questions about the Executive Assistant and Boards Manager, with the Yukon Liquor Corporation (YLC) please contact Philippe Mollet, President YLC at philippe.mollet@yukon.ca or 867-667-5265.

If you have questions about our recruitment process, please contact: Vesna Pavkovic, HR Manager, at vesna.pavkovic@yukon.ca or 867 332 4455.