Travel Consultant – Yukon Government

This posting is to fill Auxiliary on Call Travel Consultant position, anticipatory permanent

Highways and Public Works – who we are

Employees at Highways and Public Works are responsible for ensuring safe and efficient public highways, airstrips, buildings, and information systems. Our collective vision is to make a difference in the lives of Yukoners. At all levels of our organization, we value leadership, innovation, teamwork, and keeping our people safe. Our priorities are to be client focused, to support our people, to build sustainably, and to advance reconciliation throughout Yukon.

This opportunity…

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, and 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. 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 travelers 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.

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Essential Qualifications (what we’re looking for in your resume):

• Experience using Apollo computerized travel reservation system;
• Experience providing travel agent customer service in a fast paced environment;
• Experience performing a wide range of accounting functions.

If your resume shows education, training, and/or experience equivalent to the essential qualifications listed above, your application may be equally considered.

Desired Knowledge, Skills and Suitability (what candidates will 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.
• Proficiency with MS Office and other computer software programs.

Additional Information

• Find out what we offer our employees
• See why Yukon government has been identified as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers since 2014

Questions?

If you have questions about this position, please contact Arthur Stadfeld, Travel Services Supervisor, [email protected]

If you have questions about applying on a job with Yukon government or if you need an accommodation for this staffing process, please contact Jennifer Lyon, Human Resources Consultant, [email protected]

Eligibility List

12 months

Post Date

28 October 2021

Close Date

10 November 2021