Budget Officer - Whitehorse, Canada - Yukon Government
Description
This is for a full time permanent position working 75 hours bi-weekly.
Committed to Public Service
The Department of Health and Social Services is committed to a diverse and inclusive public service that reflects the population we serve to best meet the needs of Yukoners and to ensure Yukon remains a healthy place to live and work.
Our need
We are looking for a Budget Officer to generate a variety of financial reports to assist management in decision-making and assisting in the planning, development and implementation of the department's O & M, Capital and Supplementary budgets.
- Support the creation of Budget Briefing Books
- Provide high level financial research and statistical analysis
- Prepare quality variance briefing materials
- Prepare, review, process and monitor intergovernmental invoices and interdepartmental journal entries for recoveries and charge backs
- Review adhoc budget and budget transfer requests from program areas by performing indepth analyses
- Health and Social Services would like to hear from you
Your career
Bring your experience to us and enjoy flexible work and generous leave options to meet your needs, a comprehensive benefits package and pension plan, and career development opportunities.
Your Yukon
Your Yukon experience can be whatever you make it.
Discover a wealth of outdoor pursuits, creative and arts communities, living history and a vibrant capital city that has all the amenities of a much larger urban centre.
And yes you'll see wildlife, just not in the office. What's your Yukon going to be?Essential Qualifications
- Please submit your resume clearly demonstrating how you meet the qualifications listed below specifically how your work experiences and related duties align with these essential qualifications. Note that selection for further consideration will be based on the information you provide in your resume, including the use of YG's "month/year month/year" formatting standard._
- Diploma in accounting, financial or business administration;
- Experience with financial expenditure/budgetary forecasting and analysis;
- Experience in preparing a variety of financial reports within tight timelines;
- Experience working with computerized financial management information systems, along with strong Microsoft Excel skills; and,
- Experience working within a government financial environment, would be considered an asset.
Desired Knowledge, Skills and Suitability
- Excellent analytical skills
- Strong ability to prioritize workload in a constantly changing work environment especially during monthend and yearend
- Strong ability to critically assess options and implications and link decisions to strategic goals
- Excellent commitment to creating and maintaining a client focused culture
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Excellent attention to detail
- Ability to work collaboratively within teams and groups to achieve organizational goals
Additional Information
Conditions of Employment:
RCMP Security Clearance, WHMIS 2015 (within one month of hire)
Job Requirements:
Works in an office setting, exposure to Video Display Terminal (VDT) at least 70% of the time, and requires the occasional period of overtime to meet operational deadlines.
- Eligibility List 12 months
- Post Date 17 April 2023
- Close Date 28 April 2023
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