New Posting - Whitehorse Government

Travel Consultant
Yukon Government - Whitehorse, YT

This competition is restricted to those employees of the Travel Services Unit of Supply Services Branch, Highways & Public Works. Highways and Public Works  Leaders…  Building Foundations  Inspiring Innovation  Exceeding Expectations  Without a firm foundation, nothing lasts.  Yukon’s Department of Highways and Public Works provides services and infrastructure that Yukoners need to go about their daily lives with safety, connectivity, and purpose. Things like roads and bridges, buildings and equipment, airports and government services, and information and communications networks. It’s a big department with many tools and hats. Our work is building the foundations that enable you to enjoy a full life in Yukon, one with freedom and opportunity to travel where you need, to do your job without constraints and to connect with the people that matter to you. We’re here so you can be there.  The Corporate Services Division of Highways and Public Works provides critical central agency services to government and direct services to the department itself. We provide acquisition risk management, purchasing, asset management, printing, mail delivery, insurance, travel and fleet vehicle services to Yukon government departments. We also provide policy, communications, and finance services to the Department of Highways and Public Works. Our division employs analysts, procurement specialists, graphic designers, client service specialists, accountants and many other professionals. Our people are your people.  The Travel Services Unit books all flights for Yukon government employees, as well as Yukon residents required to fly for medical travel. Hotel rooms, cars, and more are also booked for government employees. As a travel consultant your professional experience is relied upon to arrange the most appropriate travel and accommodations for travellers while adhering to Yukon Government’s travel directives and policies. The ideal candidate will enjoy working in a fast paced environment where accountability and accuracy are paramount. For information about applying on a Highways and Public Works competition, contact Catherine Verberg, HR Advisor at catherine.verberg@gov.yk.ca  For more information about this job, contact Cam Kos, Chief Operating Officer, Fleet Vehicle Agency and Manager, Travel and Mail Services at cameron.kos@gov.yk.ca  Qualifications:  Essential Qualifications  Please submit your resume clearly demonstrating how you meet the following qualifications – specifically – how your work experiences and related duties align with the essential qualifications shown below. Ensure a month/year format is used for each work experience. Note that selection for further consideration will be based solely on the information you provide in your resume.  Experience providing travel agent customer service in a fast paced environment; Experience performing a wide range of accounting functions; Experience using computer software as well as Apollo computerized travel reservation system. Candidates who have education, training, and/or experience equivalent to the essential qualifications listed above will be equally considered.  Desired Knowledge, Skills and Suitability  Candidates should have and may be assessed on:  Excellent organizational skills and adaptability to changing priorities; Ability to provide exceptional customer service; Ability to act tactfully and use diplomacy when dealing with confidential matters; Effective communication skills; Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to contribute to a team and maintain effective relationships; Able to work with limited supervision as well as provide clerical and reception support in an office environment. Additional Information  Eligibility List : 12 months.  Yukon Governmenthttps://yukongovernment.ats.hrsmart.com/cgi-bin/a/highlightjob.cgi?jobid=6740