Posted August 31, 2026
Cabinet Administrative Assistant
Whitehorse, YT
Full Time
Compensation: $69,000 to $76,000 Annually
paid vacation, insurance benefits
Duration
Permanent
Closing Date
Sept 8, 2026 - May close earlier with sufficient, qualified interest.
Job Level
Assistant
Intended job posting audience
Anyone who can legally work in Canada can apply for this job. If you are not currently authorized to work in Canada, the employer will not consider your job application.
The Yukon Party Cabinet is accepting resumes from qualified individuals for potential Administrative Assistant vacancies.
The role provides a range of administrative support for the Minister and the Minister’s Office.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
- Handles Ministerial casework and acts as the primary liaison between the Minister’s office and its departments, working with the Ministerial Advisor to ensure inquiries, briefing notes, speaking notes, casework and correspondence is received and responded to within required timeframes.
- Ensures that MLA caseworks are entered into the casework management system based on direction from Ministerial Advisors.
- Works with Ministerial Advisors to coordinate calendars, meetings, travel itineraries, and schedules.
- Maintains the Minister’s filing system, as well as other administrative procedures.
- Tracks correspondence and documents.
- Maintains briefing binders.
- Maintains a high standard of professionalism within dealing with departments, other Ministers’ offices, Caucus, interest groups, and the general public.
- Provides coverage to the reception desk as needed.
- Other related duties as required.
Additional Application Instructions
This recruitment is in advance of anticipated openings and only qualified candidates may be contacted for the role.
