Accounts Payable Assistant

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY 

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC WITH PREFERENCE TO TH CITIZENS 

Competition #: 2026-06-005 

Accounts Payable Assistant – Term Part-Time 

Department: Finance & Capital 

Location: Trʼondëk Hwëchʼin Offices – Dawson, YT 

Posting Date: June 24, 2026 

Standard Hours Bi-Weekly:  75 

Start Date: Immediately  

End Date: March 31, 2027 

Salary: Level 4 Step 1 ($33.98 hourly) 

 

Closing Date 4:00pm (YST):  July 7, 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 work effectively in a cross-cultural environment and be sensitive and understanding of First Nation Culture and Traditions. 

• Good professional and personal ethical standards, honest, trustworthy and respectful. 

 

Conditions of Employment: 

• Criminal Records Check 

• Class 5 Driver’s License with clear driver’s abstract 

• Standard First Aid 

• TH101 Cultural Awareness Training 

 

A detailed job description is available upon request. 

To Apply:  https://www.trondek.ca/ 

For more information, contact Human Resources:  Phone:  (867) 993-7100   Send inquiries to:  hrjobs@trondek.ca 

Physical Location:  1242 Front Street, Dawson City, Yukon 

 

We thank all applicants, but only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. 

“To work together, to speak with one voice and to serve Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in Citizens  

in the pursuit of a strong, healthy, and united future.”