Program Officer

Job Summary And Requirements

This competition is for one full-time term position working 75 hours bi-weekly until March 31, 2026.

At   Tourism and Culture, we are a dynamic team of professionals dedicated to the Yukon ’ s vibrant tourism, arts, museums, heritage, historic sites, and archival communities and to their contributions to the Yukon ’ s quality of life.

Reporting to the Manager, Industry Services, the Program Officer manages, administers and delivers funding programs for tourism entrepreneurs, First Nations governments, municipal governments, tourism organizations or partnerships and non-government organizations featuring Yukon tourism products. T he incumbent evaluates funding applications to determine eligibility of clients and projects based on the program criteria and guidelines, within the demands of competing and changing priorities. The Program Officer is also responsible for conducting a thorough and detailed review and assessment of final reports, financial documents and receipts to ensure compliance with the fund guidelines. This position also monitors the budget, prepares reports and ministerial briefing notes, reviews the program’s success and makes recommendations to improve the effectiveness of the program.

For more information about this position, contact Alex Bouchard, a/Manager, Industry Services at (867) 667-8723 or [email protected]

For more information about the recruitment process, contact Kristen Mintz, HR Consultant at (867) 667-5679 or [email protected]

Please do not email resumes to the email address above; resumes may only be accepted through the E-Recruitment application system. To create your E-Recruitment account, click here .

Essential Qualifications

Please submit your resume clearly demonstrating how you meet the following qualifications. Be specific with how your work experiences and related duties align with the essential qualifications listed below and ensure a month/year format is used throughout your resume. Please note selection for further consideration will be based solely on the information you provide in your resume.

• Post-secondary diploma in public or financial administration or related discipline;
• Considerable experience in fund administration, preferably in a government setting;
• Demonstrated experience working with diverse stakeholders;
• Considerable experience performing research and analyzing data;
• Experience updating and maintaining administrative databases.
  
  

Candidates with an equivalent combination of relevant post-secondary coursework along with significant experience may be equally considered.

( Prior to applying, you may want to refer to our sample resume to assist you submitting your application.)

Skills

Desired Knowledge, Skills and Suitability

Candidate should have, and may be assessed on:

• Strong research and information-gathering skills;
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills applied in a fund administration context;
• Excellent written and oral communication skills;
• Exceptional organizational skills and detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy;
• Strong interpersonal skills, including ability to maintain professionalism, ethical standards and confidentiality;
• Excellent client service including conflict management skills.
  
  

Additional Information

Conditions of Employment:

• Valid Yukon Class 5 driver’s licence.
  
  

Job Requirements

• Travel within and outside of the Yukon may be required.
  
  

Relocation expenses will not be provided for this position.

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Eligibility List

12 months