School Administrative Assistant

Living In Yukon, Thriving in Life

Our goal is to support all learners in developing the essential skills, knowledge and personal qualities that they need to thrive in life.

Are you passionate about shaping the future of education in the Yukon? The Department of Education is dedicated to providing high-quality education and lifelong learning opportunities for all Yukoners. We are committed to excellence, inclusivity, and innovation in every aspect of our work.

Tantalus Community School is located in the Village of Carmacks on the traditional territory of Little Salmon/Carmacks First Nation. Situated at the confluence of Yukon and Nordenskiold rivers, Carmacks is 180 kilometers north of Whitehorse on the Klondike Highway. The Village of Carmacks offers amazing hiking and recreation opportunities as well as amenities such as gym and weight room, youth centre, golf course, and, a multi-functional indoor arena.

We are looking for a school administrative assistant who can confidently perform the duties of a forward-facing role while providing exceptional customer service to our school community. This position is responsible for greeting visitors, either in person or on the telephone, assisting with inquiries, completing teacher on-call call outs and maintaining employee and department directories. The School Administrative Assistant also plays an important role in supporting the school with all financial services, tracking, and support. 

You can learn more about salary, terms, and conditions of employment and how to apply visit our website. If you are passionate and committed to making a positive impact on education in the Yukon, we want to hear from you

Please submit your resume clearly demonstrating how you meet the following qualifications. Emphasize how your work experiences and related duties align with the qualifications listed below. Please note that our selection is based solely on the information you provide in your application. For more information on how to prepare and submit your resume, we encourage you to review the resource page on

• Experience providing client service to internal and external stakeholders. 
• Considerable experience with routine administrative tasks such as, tracking, filing/records management, data entry, faxing and processing mail (including e-mail and sensitive mail)
• Financial experience includes accounts receivable, payable and reconciliation of accounts.
• Experience working with ASPEN, Archibus, Quicken, and PeopleSoft will be considered an asset.
• Experience creating and updating school schedules and managing the school website will be considered an asset.

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

The ideal candidate will possess these qualifications, skills and knowledge, but also demonstrate suitability for the role and organizational culture. Key competencies for success in this role include:

• Modeling Interpersonal Skills and Personal Responsibility
• Child centered approach to engaging children
• Engaging with children and their families daily within a caring and positive environment 
• Demonstrating Client Focus
• Organizational Skills

This is a designated position within the Yukon public service which requires the following condition(s) of employment: 

• Security clearance, including Vulnerable Sector Check
• Standard first aid certification (to be met within 6 months of hire)
• Class 5 driver's licence or equivalent

For more information about this position, please contact: Ruth Buyck at  

If you have questions about our recruitment process or what rewarding career opportunities are available within the Department of Education, please contact: Serafina Christine, HR Consultant at  

For more information about how a career with the Yukon government can help you grow your abilities, develop your skills, earn a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits while making a difference in the lives of Yukoners, we encourage you to click the links below  

• Benefits and leave
• Flexible working
• Learning and development
• Diversity and inclusion
• Health and wellbeing
• Terms of employment

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