Financial And Budget Officer

Job Summary And Requirements
This is for 2 (two) full-time positions to fill one permanent and one two year term, working 75 hours bi-weekly .
Community Services is working to build vibrant, healthy and sustainable Yukon communities. The department does this through the provision of a diverse range of services to Yukon communities. We are committed to our core values. At Community Services we believe Respect is the foundation of our organization, Collaboration is achieved through inclusive approaches and sharing of diverse perspectives, Service Excellence is the standard for all our interactions, and Integrity is achieved through honest, committed and accountable public service.
We are looking for individual(s) who can maintain accuracy and attention to detail while working within tight and often changing time lines. Strong analytical skills, sound judgment and solid research and writing skills are critical as well as an innovative and collaborative approach to team building and problem-solving.
This position is responsible for the coordination and preparation of variance reports, budgets and budget briefing notes. The position is also responsible for the monitoring and control of expenditures and recoveries. There are four Financial and Budget Officers in the unit who are assigned specific portfolios within the department and work in conjunction with Finance Service Clerks, also assigned to the same portfolio, to ensure accurate financial transactions, reporting and administrative effectiveness/efficiency.
For more information about this position, please contact: Carrie Ariss at [email protected] . For more information about the competitive process, please contact Jen Moran at [email protected] .
Essential Qualifications
Please submit your resume clearly demonstrating how you meet the following qualifications. Please note selection for further consideration will be based solely on the information you provide in your resume.

• Experience providing in-depth financial analysis and advice on a variety of accounting and administrative operations, procedures and systems.
• Experience in financial planning, forecasting, and reporting.
• Experience managing a broad range of financial functions such as variance reporting, auditing, budgeting, business planning, and in-depth financial analysis and interpretation of relevant legislation and policies.
• Coursework in Business Administration or related discipline.

Candidates who have education, training, and/or experience equivalent to the essential qualifications listed above may also be considered.
Desired Knowledge, Skills And Suitability
Candidates should have and may be assessed on:

• Excellent two-way communication skills and self-awareness.
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to influence decision making and best practices though building and maintaining collaborative relationships.
• Excellent analytical skills, critical thinking and sound judgment.
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment with multiple critical and time-sensitive deadlines.
• Planning and detail oriented with the ability to think strategically.

A one-year eligibility list will be established from this competition to fill future vacancies for identical positions and may also be used for similar positions within the department.
Eligibility List
12 months