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

Temporary Assignments will be considered. Internal employees who are interested in applying and have support from their supervisor are encouraged to apply.

Yukon government’s vision is an engaged and diverse public service that embraces innovation to deliver positive outcomes for Yukoners.

Who we are…

Management Board Secretariat is a unit within the Department of Finance and provides strategic analysis and advice to Management Board. The Secretariat supports informed decision-making at the highest levels of government by leading in the development of the territory’s fiscal plan, analysis of departmental budgets and reviewing new policies, programs, and guidelines.

Working with Government of Yukon departments, corporations and agencies, the Secretariat manages the government’s financial planning process, developing and producing the government’s annual revenue, operating and capital budgets, and multi-year financial forecasts reviewing and making recommendations on funding requests, both operational and capital.

The opportunity…

The Management Board Analyst plays a key role in supporting accountable financial planning and management of government resources by providing analysis and recommendations to Management Board and Cabinet on the allocation, management and control of government resources, and the development of corporate budgets.

As a Management Board Analyst, you are responsible for providing analysis and advice on management board submissions for their assigned clients. Through ongoing analysis of the risks and opportunities affecting the financial plan, the Management Board Analyst supports effective and efficient use of public resources and assets and promotes responsible financial management.

Our ideal candidate is someone looking for an opportunity to work in a central agency of government, supporting informed decision-making at the highest level in a fast-paced and highly confidential environment. You use an innovative approach to problem solving, work efficiently towards critical deadlines, strong attention to detail, and proven analytical skills to complex issues and problems. You have sound judgment, and strong research and writing skills, along with exceptional interpersonal and communications skills.

You would join a strong and motivated team of professionals, and a positive and collaborative team environment.

What we can offer you…

Yukon government cares about their employees and strives to offer a variety of learning and developmental opportunities including in-house training. Funding may also be available to support further education.

Flexible work and leave options may be available allowing you to balance your personal and professional needs.

We also have a comprehensive and generous benefits plan, providing for the health and wellbeing of you and your family.

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Essential Qualifications

Important application requirements:

Please submit your resume clearly demonstrating how you meet each of the following qualifications. Emphasize how your work experiences and related duties align with the essential and asset qualifications listed below. Note that selection for further consideration is based solely on the information you provide in your resume.

Include the month and year you started and ended a job when you list your work experience. This allows us to accurately calculate the length of time you were in the position.

For more information on how to prepare and submit your resume visit this resource page on Yukon.ca.

• Degree in Public or Business Administration, Accounting, Political Science, Economics or a similar discipline.
• Demonstrated experience in researching, analyzing and synthesizing information.
• Experience in financial analysis or developing operating and capital budgets.
• Experience developing and providing advice to senior management in both written and oral formats, preferably in a government setting.

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

Desired Knowledge, Skills and Suitability

To best support the achievement of key strategic and business objectives, candidates may be assessed on:

Candidates will be expected to demonstrate their competence according to the standards set within the Yukon Government Core Competency Framework, available here

• Influencing Others-Generates commitment while inspiring others. Builds coalitions internally and externally, to reach the organization’s goals by using a variety of methods and adapting influence approaches, and by effectively using knowledge of how the organization really works.
• Thinking Strategically-Takes a comprehensive, long-term view, critically assessing options and implications, while linking decisions to strategic goals.
• Leading Change and Innovation-Leads the organization effectively through fast changing environments, and creates and implements a vision of an organization that is willing to take risks and test new approaches
• Demonstrating Client Focus-Creates a client-focused culture for the entire organization and engages others in providing outstanding service to internal and external clients
• Promoting Common Values and Ethics-Promotes the establishment, development and application of positive organizational values, ethics and standards of conduct.
• Modeling Interpersonal Skills and Personal Responsibility-Demonstrates strong self-awareness through deliberate learning from past experience and self-reflection to increase personal effectiveness and responsibility. Uses strong interpersonal skills to build credibility and personal effectiveness.

Contact details:

If you have any questions about this position, please contact: Blair Phelps, Director, Management Board Secretariat at Blair.Phelps@yukon.ca

If you have questions about our recruitment process, please contact: Dani Marrion, a/Human Resources Consultant at Danielle.Marrion@yukon.ca

Do NOT email resumes to any of the above email addresses. Your application must be submitted through the E-Recruitment system to be considered – if you need assistance please contact E-Recruitment.clientsupport@yukon.ca