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Competition #: 2026-02-002

Accounts Payable Assistant - Term
Department:  Finance & Capital
Location: Tr’ondek Hwech’in Offices – Dawson, YT
Posting Date:  February 12, 2026
Standard Hours Bi-Weekly:  75
Start Date:  May 8, 2026
End Date:  November 12, 2027
Salary:  Level 4 Step 1 ($2,548.50 bi-weekly) 

Closing Date 4:00pm (YST):  February 25, 2026

Reporting to the Quality Assurance & Finance Operations Manager, the Accounts Payable Assistant is responsible for assisting with the processing of Accounts Payable, and performs a variety of other financial duties in accordance with TH legislation, policies, procedures and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.  The Accounts Payable Assistant provides financial, administrative and clerical support to all finance positions and performs all duties and responsibilities with a high level of customer service.  Serves in a backup capacity for the Accounts Payable Officer by ensuring the basic duties of the weekly payable run is completed. 

An Eligibility List may be established from this competition – the duration of the eligibility list may be up to 12 months. The eligibility list may be used to fill future permanent full-time, permanent part-time, temporary full-time, temporary part-time, term, or auxiliary on-call vacancies within the same department and classification based on the organizational needs by going the next highest ranked candidate until the eligibility list expires.  

If this opportunity interests you, please submit a cover letter & resume clearly demonstrating the qualifications below, as selection for further consideration will be based solely on the information you provide. Applications will not be accepted without a cover letter and resume. 

Essential Qualifications:  

• Completion of Grade 10 supplemented with practical and general office training/experience or experience working in office setting.
• Experience using a computer and associated software, and a computerized accounting program would be an asset.
• Experience with data entry.
• Knowledge of general office equipment operations.
• Basic knowledge or experience in financial procedures, processes and budgeting.
• Microsoft Office skills (word, excel) or a willingness to learn.
• Ability to prepare documentation accurately from verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to provide assistance to the Department, organize and manage a filing system.

Conditions of Employment: 

• Criminal Records Check.
• Class 5 Drivers License with clear driver’s abstract.
• Standard First Aid Certification.
• TH 101 Cultural Awareness training.

A detailed job description is available upon request.