Banking Services Manager

This posting is to fill one term (until March 31, 2028), full-time position, working 75 hours bi-weekly. Temporary Assignments for YG-internal employees will be considered.[GH1]

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

Our department makes a difference...

As the responsible stewards of public funds, the Department of Finance partners to ensure value for money in the delivery of programs and services for Yukoners. The Department of Finance serves as the territory’s statistical body and develops the territorial budget, corresponding supplementary budgets, and Public Accounts for the territory. It is also responsible for negotiating, coordinating, and representing Yukon on inter-governmental financial matters with other jurisdictions. In its capacity as a central agency, the department works with all areas of government in the creation of their annual departmental budgets and in processing operational accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions.

The Financial Operations and Revenue Services division provides corporate financial services to the Government of Yukon. This includes the provision of financial systems, and process development and support; banking, investment and debt services; taxation administration; and accounts payable and accounts receivable for the Government of Yukon.

The opportunity…

The Banking, Investment and Debt Services branch is responsible for management of the Yukon government’s banking and merchant services, cash and debt management, accounting of interest revenue and expenses, compliance and advising senior management on related matters.

The Banking Services Manager is the key contact between the Government of Yukon and the financial institution facilitating the effective delivery of services relating to banking, payments, merchant, and compliance while supporting the Director of Banking, Investments and Debt Services in research and analysis on related matters.

The ideal candidate is detail oriented with strong research and analytical skills, knowledge of banking operations, and the ability to establish relationships and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to provide excellent client service in a highly regulated environment.

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The Government of Yukon 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

• University degree in finance, business, economics, accounting or related field.
• Experience researching and analyzing financial data (may include forecasting budgets, preparing reports and/or recommendations) ideally in a government finance environment.
• Experience managing stakeholders or client relationships.
• Experience in the banking, investments, treasury or financial services industry would be considered an 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:

• Ability to be flexible and adaptable while working in a fast paced and dynamic environment with rapidly changing tasks and priorities.
• Demonstrating client focus.
• Self motivated and able to work independently.
• Excellent research and analysis skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Promoting common values and ethics
• Leading change and innovation
• Thinking strategically
• Teamwork

Additional information

Conditions of Employment: RCMP Security clearance

This position is in Whitehorse, Yukon and requires you to work in the office. Remote work is not available for this role.

Contact details

If you have questions about this position, please contact: Gritt Hoffmann, ADM Financial Operations and Revenue Services at [email protected]

If you have questions about our recruitment process, please contact: Marg Webb, Human Resources Consultant at [email protected]