The City of Yellowknife is an inclusive employer offering a dynamic and rewarding work environment that delivers valuable services to our residents. Working in Local Government provides many opportunities to not only develop your career but also to improve the lives of residents and visitors to Yellowknife! At the City, the diverse backgrounds of our employees help us to create a positive, safe and fun environment for us all. The City is committed to hiring a diverse and skilled workforce that is representative of the community, strengthening our ability to provide high-quality services and excellent customer service to residents. In addition, the City of Yellowknife is committed to reconciliation and implementing actions intended to increase the number of Indigenous peoples who work for the City. The City of Yellowknife welcomes applications from all qualified candidates and encourages Indigenous persons to self-declare when submitting their applications.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Reporting to the Manager, Financial Services – Operations, the Customer ServiceFinance Officer (Casual Full-Time) is responsible for performing a wide range of clerical and administrative services and support for the City. This position is a hybrid role that greets, assists and provides customer service support and information to clients, visitors and other guests of the City, while conducting transactional financial services as required for the division.
Please note – this is not a summer student position. We are looking for an individual who is available to work 37.5 hours per week for an approximate four-month assignment.
QUALIFICATIONS:
The position requires a diploma in accounting or related discipline, along with a minimum of two (2) years of practical experience in an accounting or financial environment. Successful incumbent may be required to obtain a Notary Public designation.
The incumbent will possess strong time management skills reflective of the need to coordinate various financial activities. The successful candidate will have the ability to clearly convey messages both verbally and in writing and demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, PowerPoint and Word.
HOURS OF WORK AND RATE OF PAY:
Hourly Rate of Pay: $39.55 per hour, plus 4% vacation pay. Hours of Work and Duration of Assignment: 37.5 hours per week, approximately 4 months in duration.
TO APPLY:
Applicants are required to apply by June 18, 2026.
Please visit our careers page at: www.yellowknife.ca/jobs to submit your resume.
Please be advised that the City of Yellowknife requires all prospective employees to provide a criminal records check prior to employment. We thank all applicants who apply but advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
