Role overview

Description

Join Our Administrative Assistant Candidate Registry!

Are you looking for administrative work in the Yukon? The Government of Yukon is actively managing a registry of pre-certified candidates for Administrative Assistant positions at different levels and salary ranges. When administrative jobs open up, pre-certified candidates have the first opportunity to apply. Positions may be full-time, part-time, on-call, or casual in communities across the Yukon.

Why Join the Registry?

Once you're pre-certified, you’ll be notified about job opportunities that match your level. You can then tailor your resume and apply to the ones that interest you.

Steps to Get Pre-Certified:

Submit Your Resume – Before applying, review the essential qualifications below.
Written Assessment – If you meet the initial requirements, you’ll be invited to complete a test for grammar, spelling, Microsoft Word, and Excel.
Online Interview – Interviews take place over Microsoft Teams.

Need computer access or technical help with your application? Reach out to us for support at CentralizedRecruitment@yukon.ca or call (867) 667-9014

The Government of Yukon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. If you are a member of a Yukon First Nation, Canadian Indigenous, or other equity-deserving community, there is access to one-on-one resume and interview support through the Diversity and Inclusion Branch at (867) 667-9030 or Diversity.Services@yukon.ca

Examples of Positions Available:

Administrative Assistant
Financial Assistant
School Receptionist
Scheduling Clerk
Office Administrator
Senior Administrative Assistant
Program Support Services

Salary Ranges:

AR06: $61,723 - $71,319
AR07: $63,710 - $73,642
AR08: $66,027 - $76,354
AR09: $68,518 - $79,255
AR10: $71,322 - $82,549

Essential Qualifications (What we’re looking for in your resume)

Please submit your resume demonstrating how you meet the qualifications below. Be sure to list your relevant experience in detail for each job you’ve held and include the month and year. This helps us accurately assess your experience.

Completion of coursework in office administration, business administration or a related field
Recent experience providing administrative and/or reception support, such as formatting documents, scheduling meetings, coordinating travel, maintaining confidentiality and organizing records (paper and digital)
Providing client service in a busy environment

For senior-level roles, please demonstrate experience in:

Supporting senior management (e.g., drafting letters, editing documents, taking minutes, managing schedules and calendars)
Handling financial tasks like processing invoices, reconciling accounts, or managing budgets (considered an asset)

Candidates with an equivalent combination of training and experience will be considered equally.

Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills and Suitability (what we will assess candidates on in an interview)

Modeling interpersonal skills and personal responsibility (communication, relationships with others and self-awareness)
Taking action and achieving results (action management)
Demonstrating client focus (customer service)
Problem solving
Adaptability and flexibility

For more details, please see the job profiles AR06-AR10.

Interested?

Check out our:

Application Guide – Tips on resumes, cover letters, and interviews
CR&C Process Guide – More details on how registries work
Yukon Communities Guide – Information about living in Yukon communities
What we offer as an employer – Learn how a career with Yukon Government can help you grow your abilities, develop your skills, earn competitive salaries and benefits

Contact:

Sherry Unland, Human Resource Service Representative at (867) 667-9014 or CentralizedRecruitment@yukon.ca