Role overview

Administrative and Assessment Assistant

Mayo Designated Office

Full-time, 1 year term position, working 75 hours bi-weekly

$ 71,068.29 -$82,183.52.

A hiring preference will be applied to qualified candidates of Canadian Indigenous ancestry, with a priority given to qualified Yukon First Nation candidates.

What’s YESAB?

The Yukon Environmental and Socio-economic Assessment Board (YESAB) is an independent body established under the Umbrella Final Agreement and YESAA legislation in 2003. YESAB conducts environmental and socio-economic assessments of projects before they are approved by the governing body. Our purpose is to conduct neutral, timely, efficient, and effective environmental and socio-economic assessments in the Yukon.

What we offer:

Comprehensive benefit coverage.
Professional development opportunities.
Retirement savings contributions.
Paid vacation and flexible work options.
Work with a team committed to conducting neutral assessments in the Yukon that contribute to protecting the environment and the social, economic, and cultural well-being of Yukon First Nations and residents.

Eligibility

Experience with office administration, managing multiple priorities, providing excellent customer service, and working independently and as part of a team.
A self-starter and proactive individual who can work independently and as part of a team.
General understanding of the Yukon Environmental and Socio-economic Assessment Act, Yukon First Nations agreements, and office administrative procedures.
Excellent oral and written communication, strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, and proficiency with databases and software (e.g., Verifyle, Microsoft Office, mapping software).
Valid Class 5 Yukon Driver’s License required.

The Administrative and Assessment Assistant, reporting to the Assessment District Manager, will be a part of the YESAB’s Mayo Designated Office team. The Administrative and Assessment Assistant is responsible for:

Managing calls, visitors, mail, petty cash, and maintaining and filing public information in YESAB's Online Registry (YOR).
Posting public notices, conducting project proposal checks, creating map packages for assessments, and performing project file audits.
Coordinating administrative tasks such as submitting requests, travel, and staff expense claims, as well as managing office supplies.
Provide logistical arrangements, organize meetings and events, facilitate orientation for new staff, and support other AAA positions and DO functions as needed.

Visit YESAB’s job board to submit your application. This job competition will remain open until filled. Candidates are encouraged not to delay submitting their application as this posting can close at any time. Resumes will be screened at regular intervals until the position is filled.

We thank all candidates for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Anyone who can legally work in Canada can apply for this job. If you are not currently authorized to work in Canada, the employer will not consider your job application.