Finance and Budget Analyst - Whitehorse, Canada - Government of Yukon

Description

This position is for one (1) full time permanent position, working 75 hours bi-weekly.

Who we are:

As the Yukon government's most diverse department, Community Services has a place for you. Under the Community Services umbrella, there are 18 unique branches where you can apply your skillset. All branches strive to empower communities to be vibrant, healthy, and sustainable. Community Services develops our team and invests in people so together we can equip Yukon communities with the tools and knowledge to foster a higher quality of life for all Yukoners.

As one of Canada's Top 100 Employers for 2023 a career with Yukon Government's public service offers you an opportunity to expand your skillset and build relationships with stakeholders and colleagues. Learn more about what Yukon Government can offer you.

About the Branch:

Clean, safe, and sustainable drinking water is critical to life and thriving Yukon communities. Community Operations operates water treatment plants in unincorporated communities and oversees the delivery of drinking water to some areas. The branch also oversees 9 wastewater treatment facilities and ensures the safe and sustainable hauling of wastewater in Old Crow.

The branch manages 16 solid waste facilities and supports 13 recycling depots and two recycling processors across the territory.

Community Operations is implementing an environmentally and financially responsible regional model for solid waste in the Yukon based on the recommendations from the Ministerial Committee on Solid Waste, which includes representation from municipalities, the Association of Yukon Communities, and Yukon government officials.

About the Position:

The branch procures a high volume of contracts for assistance in the delivery of local services which creates the need for robust processes for financial administration and budget tracking. Among other duties, this position works closely with branch staff and the Director to track O&M and capital budgets and to produce budget variance reports.

For more information about this position, please contact: Dave Albisser, Director, operations & Programs at

For more information on the application process, please contact Jasmine Potvin, Human Resource Consultant, at

What you need to consider before submitting your application:

• Prior to submitting your resume an E-recruitment profile must be created as applications are only accepted through the system. Please do not email your resume to the contacts on the ad.
• Resumes are ONLY assessed based off candidates' ability to communicate how they have demonstrated the essential qualifications from their professional, volunteer, or educational experience within their resume clearly indicating the specific position the responsibilities or duties were performed.
• Candidates must clearly state the length of time they performed the essential qualifications in their role(s) (ex. month/year to month/year).
• Take advantage of learning more about how to prepare your resume for a government recruitment. Please note cover letters are not required unless clearly indicated on the job ad.
  

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. Please note selection for further consideration will be based solely on the information you provide in your resume.

• Coursework in Business Administration, or related discipline.
• 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, and business planning.

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 analytical skills, critical thinking and sound judgment.
• Ability to provide financial analysis and interpretation of relevant legislation and policies.
• Excellent two-way communication skills and self-awareness. Ability to influence decision making and best practices though building and maintaining collaborative relationships.
• 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.