This posting
This posting will be used to fill one permanent full-time position and one one-year term position, working 75 hours bi-weekly. It will also establish a 12-month eligibility list, which may be used to fill similar positions.
Our team
At HSS Corporate Services, we are committed to responsible stewardship of public resources to support programs that improve the health and well-being of Yukoners. Within Corporate Services, our Finance team ensures transparency, accountability, and strategic financial planning. We manage budgets that sustain essential health care and social supports, enabling services that make a meaningful difference in people’s lives. Our work reflects integrity, collaboration, and a commitment to excellence in financial management. As leaders in this space, we embrace innovation and forward-thinking strategies to optimize financial performance and support the long-term sustainability of vital public services.
Your role
Reporting to the Director, Finance, this position is responsible for planning, managing, and evaluating the financial operations and budget development for Health and Social Services divisions. Key responsibilities include developing financial plans and procedures, conducting financial analysis, and providing accounting and financial services to support management decision‑making. The role also oversees budget and expenditure monitoring and provides direct supervision to a financial assistant.
Important application and job requirements
Essential qualifications
Please submit your resume clearly demonstrating how you meet the qualifications below. Selections for further consideration will be based solely on the information you provide in your resume; ensure you use a month/year to month/year format and include the duties you performed in each of your positions.
For more information on how to prepare and submit your resume visit this resource page on Yukon.ca.
- Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Finance, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related discipline.
- Experience in budget development and management, including expenditure planning, forecasting, variance analysis, and financial reporting.
- Experience analyzing large and complex financial datasets and translating findings into clear insights to support management decision-making.
- Experience presenting financial analysis, budget options, and recommendations to senior management, particularly in support of program or policy decision-making.
- Experience working in a budgeting or financial planning environment, with familiarity in public-sector processes (e.g., estimates, supplementary funding) considered an asset.
- Completion of, or progress toward, a recognized professional accounting designation (CPA) is an asset, with emphasis on financial management and reporting.
It may be helpful for you to review “Prepare your resume and cover letter”.
Desired knowledge, skills and suitability
If selected for an interview, candidates should have, and may be assessed on, the following:
- Strong client service orientation, with the ability to support program areas and senior management on complex budgeting and financial planning matters.
- Ability to build and maintain collaborative relationships to influence decision-making and promote sound financial management and budgeting best practices.
- Demonstrated critical thinking and problem-solving skills, with a proactive, solutions-focused approach to addressing budgetary challenges.
- Ability to adapt and lead through change, including evolving priorities, fiscal pressures, and continuous improvement in budgeting processes and tools.
- Excellent time management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines within a structured budgeting cycle.
It may be helpful for you to review “The job interview process”.
Conditions of employment
You must meet the following conditions before being hired, or within the time frame noted.
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