Program Officer Job at Yukon Government

Yukon Government Whitehorse, YT

$73,295–$84,937 a year

This competition is to fill a permanent position, working 75 hours bi-weekly.


Are you interested in supporting Yukon Housing Corporation to make a real difference in the lives of Yukoners?

Our vision

To deliver housing solutions that contribute to healthy, sustainable and inclusive communities.

Our values

We value teamwork, strive to provide excellent client service at all times, and offer a supportive work environment for our employees with opportunities to learn and grow.

The opportunity

We are looking for a highly motivated and team-oriented individual to join our Loans and Grants team.

Reporting to the Manager, Loans and Grants, you will support YHC’s vision by providing effective delivery and ongoing administration of YHC’s loans & grants programs.

If you want to have an impact on housing solutions for Yukoners for decades to come, we want to hear from you!

For more information about this position, please contact Christie Richardson at christie.richardson@yukon.ca or 867-471-0963.

For more information regarding the recruitment process, please contact Nicole Rowett at nicole.rowett@yukon.ca or 867-456-6155.


Essential Qualifications
Please submit your resume clearly demonstrating how you meet each of the following qualifications. Please note, selection for further consideration will be based solely on the information you provide in your resume.

  • Diploma or degree in business administration, finance, economics or a related field
  • Demonstrated experience working with budgets and analyzing financial data
  • Experience evaluating loan and/or grant applications for funding approvals
  • Recent experience administering and monitoring approved loans and/or grants projects
  • Experience using Microsoft Word, Excel and financial/accounting databases
  • Experience working in the mortgage lending, banking, or real estate industry would be an asset
  • Experience with real estate lending best practices and principles would be an asset
  • Experience with general underwriting practices, policies, and standards would be 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
Candidates should have and may be assessed on their:

  • Exceptional interpersonal skills and strong client service orientation
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to recognize and resolve discrepancies effectively and efficiently
  • Attention to detail/accuracy
  • Ability to take initiative, brainstorm and implement solutions
  • Can work independently and flexibly in an environment that requires continuous monitoring and reprioritizing of priorities
  • Critical thinking and problem-solving skills

Conditions of employment:

  • Valid class 5 driver’s licence
  • Notary public must be obtained within 6 months of hire

Click here to see why the Government of Yukon has been identified as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers since 2014.


Eligibility List
12 months
Post Date
16 May 2023
Close Date
29 May 2023



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