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Administrative Assistant 
Yukon Strategy for Patient-Oriented Research (YSPOR) 
Ayamdigut (Whitehorse) Campus 
Term: to March 31, 2028 
Wage: $37.01 to $44.06 per hour 
Based on 75 hours bi-weekly 
Employment Opportunity No.: 26.61 

Closing Date: July 13, 2026

Yukon University is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Administrative Assistant to support the Yukon Strategy for Patient-Oriented Research (YSPOR) and Integrated Youth Services (IYS) initiatives within the YukonU Research Centre. Reporting to the Operational Lead, this position provides administrative and operational support that contributes to the effective delivery of research activities and programs.

The Administrative Assistant coordinates a broad range of administrative, financial, human resource, communications, and office operations functions. The position serves as a primary point of contact for researchers, staff, students, and external partners, ensuring efficient service delivery and effective administration of systems, processes, and resources that support Yukon University's health research activities.

Qualifications
• Administrative Assistant, Office Administration Certificate, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Three to five years of progressively responsible administrative experience in a complex office environment.
• Experience supporting financial and human resource administrative processes.
• Experience providing customer service and coordinating multiple administrative functions.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
• Knowledge of administrative, financial, and human resource procedures.
• Knowledge of records management practices and confidentiality requirements.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and administrative systems such as Banner.
• Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders.

For additional information about this position, please contact: 
Alex Makin, Operations Lead, YSPOR 
amakin@yukonu.ca 

Yukon University is committed to the values of equity, diversity, and inclusion. All qualified persons are encouraged to apply; however, qualified candidates who self-identify as Yukon First Nations, as well as Métis, Inuit, or other Indigenous ancestry, will be given priority.

Quoting the employment opportunity number, please send your cover letter and resume to:

Human Resource Services
Yukon University, Box 2799
Whitehorse, Yukon, Y1A 5K4
Fax: 867 668 8896
Email: hr@yukonu.ca

Applicants should clearly outline all relevant qualifications since selection for interview will be based on applications submitted. A statement of qualifications, which outlines the selection standards, and a position description are available in PDF format for all Bargaining Unit positions, by following the links above.

Please be prepared to provide official transcripts upon request.

We wish to thank all applicants for their interest, but advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.