Job Description

Administrative Assistant
School of Health Education and Human Services
Ayamdigut (Whitehorse) Campus
Full-time permanent position
75 hours bi-weekly
Salary: $32.68 to $38.90 per hour
Employment Opportunity No.: 25.123
Closing Date: October 21, 2025
Yukon University is seeking a highly organized and detail orientated Administrative Assistant to join the School of Health, Education & Human Services. This position provides a wide range of support services and plays a vital role in coordinating day-to-day activities, supporting both faculty and students and contributing to an environment that helps students succeed in programs that serve communities across the North.
Position Summary
Reporting to the Chair of the School, the Administrative Assistant is responsible for providing and monitoring a broad range of administrative support services. This includes coordinating day-to-day operations, responding to inquiries, supporting instructors and students, assisting with financial and human resource procedures, and managing communications between students, faculty, and other internal teams. The role also involves performing basic bookkeeping, scheduling, and maintaining records. As a front-facing point of contact, the Administrative Assistant provides professional essential in-person customer service and ensures the department runs smoothly and efficiently. This is a key position that contributes directly to the school's ability to deliver high-quality education and services within Yukon University.
Qualifications:

• Certificate in Office or Business Administration, Communications, or a related field - or an equivalent combination of training and experience
• Proven experience providing administrative support in a health care environment (hospital, extended care or clinical).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Experience with office procedures, basic bookkeeping, and data systems (asset)
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, especially in providing front-line service

Why Join Us?
You'll be working with a passionate team in a supportive, student-focused environment, where your organizational skills and ability to juggle priorities will truly make a difference. This is a rewarding opportunity to contribute to YukonU's mission of supporting northern learners and communities.
Yukon University is committed to the values of equity, diversity, and inclusion. All qualified persons are encouraged to apply; however qualified candidates who self-identify as Yukon first Nations, as well as Metis, Inuit or other Indigenous ancestry will be given priority.
Quoting the employment opportunity number, please send your cover letter and resume to: Human Resource Services
Yukon University, Box 2799
Whitehorse, Yukon, Y1A 5K4
Fax: 867 668 8896
Email:
Applicants should clearly outline all relevant qualifications since selection for interview will be based on applications submitted. A statement of qualifications, which outlines the selection standards, and a position description are available in PDF format for all Bargaining Unit positions, by following the links above.
Please be prepared to provide official transcripts upon request.
We wish to thank all applicants for their interest, but advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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