Fund Administrator

Term/Temporary Assignment, Anticipatory Permanent

This competition is open to all candidates who meet the above noted Admissibility. A hiring preference will apply for qualified candidates of Canadian Indigenous ancestry, with a priority for qualified Yukon First Nation candidates. This initiative is in support of Yukon government's goal for a representative public service. For more information on the hiring preference visit here.

At the Department of Economic Development, our mandate is to develop a sustainable and competitive Yukon economy to enrich the quality of life of all Yukoners; to pursue economic initiatives with a shared vision of prosperity, partnerships and innovation; and to forge partnerships with First Nations in the economic development of the territory.

From advising small businesses to attracting investment, we connect our clients with the right people and resources to turn good ideas into reality. We provide the economic analysis and insight that inform smart decision-making and assist clients as they access government financial supports. We are here to help businesses, industries and communities to see the big picture, envision the future of the Yukon economy, and find a path forward.

Reporting to the Director of Regional Economic Development, the Fund Administrator is the primary contact for the Economic Development Fund (EDF) and is responsible for its coordination, administration and financial report preparation. The incumbent provides assistance with reviewing and processing applications and/or proposals to funding programs and makes recommendations to the Director and/or Advisors when required.

For information about applying on an Economic Development competition, contact Attinder Sidhu, Human Resources at Attinder.Sidhu@yukon.ca

For more information about this job, contact Shirley Ng, Director, Regional Economic Development at Shirley.Ng@yukon.ca

Essential Qualifications

Please submit your resume clearly demonstrating how you meet the following qualifications - specifically - how your work experiences and related duties align with the essential qualifications shown below. Ensure a month/year format is used for each work experience. Note that selection for further consideration will be based solely on the information you provide in your resume.

• Post-secondary education in office administration, business administration, or related field.
• Demonstrated experience to administer funding programs, preferably in a government setting.
• Demonstrated experience performing financial information analysis and report preparation.
• Experience using a wide variety of computer programs, applications, or software such as computerized financial systems (Quest and Front End Financial), Microsoft Office Suite, and SharePoint to create tracking systems.
• Experience providing client service as the point of contact for public and internal inquiries.
• Demonstrated project management experience, and experience making recommendations to management is an asset.

Candidates who have education, training, and/or experience equivalent to the essential qualifications listed above will be equally considered.

Desired Knowledge, Skills and Suitability

Candidates should have and may be assessed on:

• High-level of organizational skills and attention to detail
• Self-motivation, ability to work independently and take initiative
• Professionalism, including tact and diplomacy
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to respect and maintain confidentiality
• Ability to work collaboratively and contrite to a team environment
• Ability to take direction from multiple sources and work with competing deadlines
• Analytical and problem-solving skills

Additional Information

Job Requirements: Some travel within Yukon may be required.