Senior Capital Planning Analyst

This posting is to fill one permanent full-time position, working 75 hours biweekly.

Yukon government's vision is an engaged and diverse public service that embraces innovation to deliver positive outcomes for Yukoners.

Who we are…

Management Board and Budget Secretariat is a branch within the Department of Finance and provides strategic analysis and advice to Management Board, a committee of Cabinet responsible for coordinating the efficient and effective utilization and deployment of all financial and human resources of the government. The Secretariat supports informed decision-making at the highest levels of government by leading in the development of the territory's fiscal plan, analysis of departmental budgets and reviewing new policies, programs, and guidelines.

Working with Government of Yukon departments, corporations and agencies, the Secretariat manages the government's financial planning process, developing and producing the government's annual revenue, operating and capital budgets, and multi-year financial forecasts reviewing and making recommendations on funding requests, both operational and capital.

The opportunity…

As the Senior Capital Planning Analyst, you are working within a small, specialized team located within the Management Board and Budget Secretariat branch. You are responsible for leading the tasks of curating, analyzing, and communicating capital financial data to drive informed decision-making for the Yukon government's capital program. Your analysis and recommendations will help shape strategic capital investments in infrastructure, ensuring effective resource allocation.

If you enjoy being challenged, developing innovative solutions and working in a dynamic environment then this job may be a great fit for you. We are looking for someone who is solution-oriented, demonstrates initiative, and who can support the planning, development and management of Government of Yukon's capital program.

You would join a strong and motivated team of professionals, and a positive, fun, and collaborative team environment.

What we can offer you…

Yukon government cares about their employees and strives to offer a variety of learning and developmental opportunities including in-house training. Funding may also be available to support further education.

Flexible work and leave options may be available allowing you to balance your personal and professional needs.

We also have a comprehensive and generous benefits plan, providing for the health and wellbeing of you and your family.

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Important application requirements:

Please submit your resume clearly demonstrating how you meet each of the following qualifications. Emphasize how your work experiences and related duties align with the essential and asset qualifications listed below. Note that selection for further consideration is based solely on the information you provide in your resume.

Include the month and year you started and ended a job when you list your work experience. This allows us to accurately calculate the length of time you were in the position.

For more information on how to prepare and submit your resume visit this resource page on Yukon.ca.

Essential Qualifications

• Degree in Business, Commerce, Accounting, Economics or a related field.
• Considerable experience working with financial systems and financial reporting procedures, preferably in a government setting.
• Experience with budget planning, analysis, and/or financial forecasting.
• Experience developing and providing advice to senior management in both written and oral formats, preferably in a government setting.
• Proficiency in Power BI to develop data visualizations and detailed analytical reports. (Asset)
• Experience in engaging with Yukon First Nation governments. (Asset)

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

Desired Knowledge, Skills and Suitability

To best support the achievement of key strategic and business objectives, candidates may be assessed on:

• Influencing Others - Generates commitment while inspiring others. Builds coalitions internally and externally, to reach the organization's goals by using a variety of methods and adapting influence approaches, and by effectively using knowledge of how the organization really works.
• Thinking Strategically - Takes a comprehensive, long-term view, critically assessing options and implications, while linking decisions to strategic goals.
• Demonstrating Client Focus - Creates a client-focused culture for the entire organization and engages others in providing outstanding service to internal and external clients
• Modeling Interpersonal Skills and Personal Responsibility - Demonstrates strong self-awareness through deliberate learning from past experience and self-reflection to increase personal effectiveness and responsibility. Uses strong interpersonal skills to build credibility and personal effectiveness.

Contact details:

If you have any questions about this position, please contact: Alex Jobin, a/ Director of Capital Planning Office at Alex.Jobin@Yukon.ca

If you have questions about our recruitment process, please contact: Olivia Olson, Human Resources Consultant II at Olivia.Olson@Yukon.ca