Finance Officer

This is to fill one full-time permanent position working 75 hours bi-weekly.

At Energy, Mines and Resources (EMR), 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 our clients.

The Land Management Branch is an effective steward of the public land for the benefit of current and future generations of all Yukon people.

As a member of the Policy and Program Support unit, the Finance Officer is responsible for providing comprehensive financial support to the Land Management Branch. This includes preparing various financial statements and reports, as well as other financial documentation to assist program areas. In this role, you will handle key tasks such as preparing variance reports, managing year-end activities, and compiling annual reports. Additionally, you will oversee the financial aspects of the Agreement for Sale Program. This position also involves conducting research and analysis on land financial matters, as well as offering support and training to branch staff to ensure the accuracy and completeness of financial transactions and reporting.

For more information about this position, please contact Sabina Kim, Financial Analyst, at Sabina.Kim@yukon.ca.

For more information about the recruitment process, please contact Lindsay Moldowan, HR Consultant, at Lindsay.Moldowan@yukon.ca.

Please do not email resumes to either of these addresses; resumes may only be accepted through e-recruitment. If you need technical support submitting your application/resume, please contact e-recruitment.clientsupport@yukon.ca.

Essential Qualifications:

Please submit your resume clearly demonstrating how you meet the following qualifications. Visit our website on how to write your resume when applying on Yukon Government jobs. Please note selection for further consideration will be based solely on the information you provide in your resume. A cover letter is not required.

• Post-secondary education in accounting, bookkeeping, or a related field
• Experience performing a broad range of financial functions such as preparing financial reports, accounts payable and receivable functions and reconciliations
• Experience using a wide variety of computer programs, applications or software such as computerized financial systems, Excel, word processing, and databases
• Experience providing client service to the public
• Experience applying and interpreting legislation and regulations would be an asset
• Experience using Yukon Government computerized financial systems (i.e. FMIS, Quest and Front End) would be an asset

Candidates who have post-secondary education combined with significant experience in the above-mentioned demonstrated abilities may be equally considered.

Desired Knowledge, Skills and Suitability

Candidates should have, and may be assessed on their:

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team
• Organizational skills and problem-solving abilities
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Ability to manage continuously changing priorities from various sources
• Ability to provide excellent client service