Job Description

Casual Administrative Assistant

Yukon Energy Corporation

Whitehorse, YT
Temporary

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  Administration And Clerical

Duration

Temporary

Job Level

Assistant

Intended job posting audience

Anyone who can legally work in Canada can apply for this job. If you are not currently authorized to work in Canada, the employer will not consider your job application.
The Opportunity: Casual Administrative Assistant Who we are: Yukon Energy operates electricity generation, transmission and distribution systems across the Yukon on the Traditional Territories of multiple Yukon First Nations. Building and maintaining strong, respectful and productive relationships with Yukon First Nations is critical to the Corporation\xe2\x80\x99s ongoing success. What will you do: This position provides efficient, professional, and confidential executive support to Yukon Energy\xe2\x80\x99s Board of Directors (Board), the President and CEO (President) and the Senior Management Team. The incumbent is responsible for the preparation of board meetings including the drafting of agendas, resolutions, and board material as well as the drafting of board and committee minutes. All work shall be carried out and properly documented in accordance with Yukon Energy\xe2\x80\x99s policies, guidelines, and procedures. What you need to succeed:

• Completion of a post-secondary college diploma or university degree in a related discipline or a combination of education, training and experience deemed to be equivalent.
• Knowledge of and/or experience working with the Yukon Access to Information and Protection of Privacy Act would be preferred.
• Understanding of the principals and procedures guiding access to information and privacy.
• Understanding of the principals and procedures guiding records management and retention.
• Experience attending Board and/or Board Committee meetings with excellent minute taking skills would be an asset.
• Demonstrated business professionalism, respect for confidentiality and appropriate handling of sensitive information.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal), including ability to exercise tact, diplomacy, and discretion.
• Ability to multitask and manage concurrent deadlines or competing priorities.
• Ability to work well in a team environment and contribute in a positive manner.
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative and work effectively with minimal supervision and possess a high degree of personal initiative.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Strong aptitude for detail and accuracy.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office: Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, and SharePoint.

What\xe2\x80\x99s in it for you: We offer a competitive salary and the challenge of working in a fast paced, evolving environment. Yukon Energy values diversity in the workplace. We strive to achieve a skilled workforce that is representative of the population we serve, and we are committed to the employment and career development of Yukon First Nation citizens. First Nations candidates are encouraged to self-declare. To view a full job description and to learn more about Yukon Energy, go to www.yukonenergy.ca. To apply, submit a covering letter and resume to People & Culture via email at hr@yec.yk.ca. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. We thank all candidates for applying but only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada for any employer without employer sponsorship. Date Posted: January 27, 2023