Executive Assistant

This posting is to fill one full-time permanent position, working 75 hours biweekly.

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

Our work has a visible impact…

At the Government of Yukon, our vision is to create an engaged and diverse public service that embraces innovation to deliver positive outcomes for Yukoners - this vision is close to our hearts in the Public Service Commission. We are passionate about our people, and we strive to build a workplace that's inclusive, respectful and continuously improving. We do this through maintaining internal HR systems, policies and collective agreements and providing human resources advice and support to departments and employees.

Our passion drives everything we do…

As the senior support to the Public Service Commissioner, you will provide a full range of executive administrative assistance. This position acts as the key contact/liaison with the Premier's and Ministerial offices, Deputy Ministers and other senior officials within Yukon government, department staff, as well as other governments, external organizations, and members of the public.

Our ideal candidate is a professional individual who is exceptionally organized and detail oriented, someone who is self-motivated and appreciates a variety of work, all while enjoying the challenge of managing multiple responsibilities with competing priorities.

Experience the benefits of a career with Yukon government…

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

• Completion of post-secondary education in office administration, business administration, or other related program.
• Extensive experience providing senior administrative and executive support (i.e. Travel coordination, logistical support, managing schedules, managing casework processes, preparing briefing books, drafting correspondence etc.) preferably in a Government setting.
• Considerable experience providing secretariat functions to committees (i.e., Coordination, drafting agendas, minute taking etc.)
• Demonstrated experience proficiently using Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience liaising with various government officials and senior support staff.

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:

• Leading Change and Innovation
• Demonstrating Client Focus
• Taking Action & Achieving Results
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (including tact, diplomacy, professionalism, and self-awareness)
• Ability to work confidentially within a highly sensitive environment
• Thinking strategically with the ability to proactively plan, establish priorities and allocate time.
• Ability to respond and manage potential conflict in a diplomatic manner and maintain strong working relationships.

Contact details:

If you have questions about this position or our recruitment process, please contact: Dani Marrion, Human Resources Consultant at Danielle.Marrion@yukon.ca