At a Glance
- Tasks: Coordinate IT operations, manage projects, and ensure smooth communication across teams.
- Company: Join Yukon University, a growing institution focused on innovation and digital services.
- Benefits: Competitive hourly wage, supportive work environment, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Embrace equity, diversity, and inclusion in a collaborative workplace.
- Why this job: Be part of a dynamic team making a real impact in the education sector.
- Qualifications: Diploma or degree in relevant fields and 2-4 years of administrative experience.
The predicted salary is between 39.75 - 47.32 $ per hour.
- Information Technology & Learning Commons
- IT Office Coordinator
- Ayamdigut (Whitehorse) Campus
- Full-Time Permanent
- Wage: $39.75 to $47.32 hourly (Based on 75 hours bi-weekly)
- Employment Opportunity No.: 26.81
Yukon University is growing, innovating, and strengthening the digital services that support students, staff, researchers, and communities across the North.
We are seeking a highly organized and proactive IT Office Coordinator to support the effective operation of the IT Services division.
This role plays a key administrative and coordination function within IT Services, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations, clear communication, and continuity between technical teams, vendors, and the broader University community.
If you are detail‑oriented, enjoy managing multiple priorities, and thrive in a collaborative environment, we encourage you to apply.
As the IT Office Coordinator, you will
- Coordinate administrative operations for the IT Services division, including procurement requests, travel documentation, expense submissions, inventory tracking, and office logistics to support daily operations.
- Support IT project coordination by tracking timelines, deliverables, action items, and follow‑ups, and preparing status updates and reports for IT leadership.
- Maintain IT documentation, records, and asset inventories, including software licensing, contracts, renewal schedules, and standard operating procedures.
- Serve as a central point of coordination and communication between IT staff, other Yukon U departments, and external vendors to ensure timely information flow.
- Support onboarding and hiring activities, divisional initiatives, meetings, events, and provide backup administrative or Help Desk support as required.
Qualifications
- A diploma or degree in business administration, computing sciences, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- 2–4 years of relevant experience in office administration, project coordination, or operational support roles.
- Strong organizational, time-management, and multitasking skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Teams, Share Point, and other enterprise productivity tools.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to handle confidential information professionally.
- Assets
- Experience in an IT or higher‑education environment
- ITIL 4 Foundations certification
- Familiarity with tools such as Jira or Confluence.
This position is primarily office‑based at the Ayamdigut campus, with extended computer use and frequent coordination activities.
Occasional lifting of IT equipment (10–30 lbs), shifting priorities, and critical deadlines are part of the role.
Limited travel may be required (approximately one trip annually).
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 Metis, Inuit or other Indigenous ancestry will be given priority.
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