Lead, Financial Operations

Department

Government of Yukon -> Health & Social Services - Administration - Whistle Bend Place

Location

Whitehorse, YT Y1A 2C6 CA (Primary)

Job Type

Permanent

End Date

Full/Part Time

Full-time

Standard Hours Bi-weekly

Classification

AR15

Salary

$89,704.00 - $104,043.00

Union

CON

Days Off

Saturday/Sunday

Travel

10%

Admissibility

Open to all Candidates, Preference - Canadian Indigenous Ancestry, Preference - Yukon First Nations ancestry

This competition is open to all candidates who meet the above noted Admissibility. A hiring preference will apply for qualified candidates of Canadian Indigenous ancestry, with a priority for qualified Yukon First Nation candidates. This initiative is in support of Yukon government’s goal for a representative public service. For more information on the hiring preference visit www.yukon.ca/hiring-preference .

Job Summary and Requirements

This posting

This posting will be used to fill 1 permanent full-time position working 75 hours bi-weekly. It will establish a 12-month eligibility list which may be used to fill similar positions.

This job is based in the thriving and diverse city of Whitehorse in the beautiful Yukon.

Our team

The Financial Operations team supports Continuing Care in providing a wide range of finance and administration support, such as financial analysis, accounts payable/receivable, journal vouchers, cash blotters, etc. We also provide support to our residents/clients through management of their rent and trust accounts.

Yukon’s Department of Health and Social Services aims to promote, protect, and enhance the well-being of Yukon people through a continuum of quality, accessible, and appropriate health and social services.

Every action and decision is guided by Continuing Care’s Vision: ‘Exceptional care, honoring your culture and traditions” Mission: “Together, we offer person-centered care that nurtures well-being” and Values: “Connectedness, Dignity, Equity, Integrity and Respect”

The position contributes to an environment that is inclusive, non-discriminatory, and is physically, psychologically and culturally safe.

Who we are looking for

The Lead, Financial Operations reports to the Director, Finance, Supply Chain & Admin and provides leadership for the day-to-day financial and administrative operations of the division. This role is responsible for planning, managing, evaluating, and monitoring divisional financial activities, including oversight of resident rent and trust accounts.

This role operates in a complex, fast-paced environment, providing financial support and guidance to multiple Yukon long-term care homes and Home Care services. The Lead, Financial Operations works collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to ensure sound financial stewardship, compliance with policies and legislation, and the delivery of responsive, client-focused services. Innovation, continuous improvement, and high standards of customer service are key expectations of this role.

The ideal candidate demonstrates the ability to manage frequent interruptions, competing priorities, and requests from multiple sources within a growing organization. Success in this role requires strong financial and analytical expertise, excellent organizational and communication skills, and significant experience supervising staff in a financial or administrative setting.

For more information on this job, please contact Lauri Hill, A/Director, Finance, Supply Chain and Admin at ***email_hidden***

For more information about the recruitment process, please contact Darlene Allain, HR Consultant at [email protected]

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.

• Coursework in Accounting, Financial Management or related field;

• Experience with financial management principles, internal controls, and financial accountability;

• Experience analyzing and interpreting financial data, identifying issues or risks and recommending solutions;

• Significant experience supervising and mentoring staff, including all related human resources matters;

• Experience with Yukon government financial systems, spreadsheets, and standard office software will be considered an asset; and

• A professional accounting designation (e.g., CPA) or progress toward one will be considered an asset.

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

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 knowledge of accounting principles and practices.
• Ability to manage frequent interruptions and shifting priorities while meeting deadlines.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to explain financial information to non-financial audiences.
• Ability to research financial information and provide analysis for decision-making.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Strong organizational, problem solving and time management skills.
• High degree of accuracy, judgement, discretion, and professionalism.
• Strong self-motivation.

It may be helpful for you to review “The job interview process”.

Conditions of employment

• WHMIS 2015
• TB Screening
• RCMP Security Clearance with Vulnerable Sector Check

Exposure to hazards, mental/physical disagreeableness – as well as the procedures, equipment etc. that are in place to mitigate/avoid such conditions.

Learn more

• For help on creating your E-recruitment profile, email [email protected] or phone 867-667-9453.

Eligibility List

12 months

Post Date

23 June 2026

Close Date

07 July 2026

Lead, Financial Operations JD