Job Description

Start Date

Monday, May 8, 2023

(For Internal Applicants Only)

Are you looking to be part of an exceptional and passionate health care team in one of Canada\'s most spectacular natural environments with vast and stunning wilderness at your doorstep?

Yukon Hospitals strives to cultivate an environment of passionate and engaged people with a culture that values growth, work/life balance, and wellness in helping all our people reach optimal ability. Our organization is an integrated system of hospitals: Whitehorse General Hospital (58 beds), Watson Lake Community Hospital (6 beds) and Dawson City Community Hospital (6 beds).

Reporting to the Manager of Accounting Services, the incumbent is responsible for assisting the Finance department with accounts payable, accounts receivable and other accounting activities relating to the Yukon Hospital Corporation (YHC).

Knowledge and skills required for this position:

• Knowledge of Accounting/Bookkeeping practices and procedures, along with basic knowledge of accounting theory

• Good knowledge of computerized accounting systems
• Good knowledge of computer programs (Microsoft Suites)
• Good knowledge of various filing systems
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to work under pressure and prioritize workload
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to work in a cross - cultural environment
• Ability to take directions from more than one source

The successful applicant will have Accounting/Bookkeeping Certificate or Diploma and Accounts Receivable Payable and/or Accounting /Bookkeeping experience (minimum of 1 year).

An equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience may be considered.

TO APPLY: Quoting competition #2023-285, please e-mail your resume by 4:00 p.m. May 9, 2023 to:

For more information, contact recruitment at

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Indigenous Workforce Initiative - We are committed to having a diverse and representative workforce that reflects the community we serve. When applying to YHC Career Opportunities, we invite you to voluntarily self-identify in the email body of your application. Please do so in whatever manner you feel accurately reflects who you are. You will then be connected with Yukon Hospitals\' Indigenous Workforce Initiative (IWI), where you can receive support with application materials, hear about additional training or mentorship opportunities, and ask any questions you have. All self-identification information will remain confidential. You are also welcome to contact IWI supports before submitting your application at or call 867-332-7203.

Yukon Hospital Corporation is committed to employment equity. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply, however, only those candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted. Unfortunately, at this time, we are unable to consider resumes from International applicants. Candidates must be legally entitled to work in Canada in order to apply, i.e. have Landed Immigrant Status, Work Visa, or be a Canadian Citizen.

Posting Date: April 25, 2023

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