Admin Assistant

Position #: 177882

Expected Start Date: March 02, 2026

Union: OOS

Facility: Saskatchewan Health Authority

City/Town: Saskatoon

Department: Executive Director Office - Corporate Accounting and Financial Reporting

Type: Full-time temporary

Expected Up to Date: March 02, 2027

FTE: 1

Shift Information: Days

Hours of Work: 5 shifts of 7.5 hours per 1 weeks

Relief: No

Float: No

Field Hours: No

Salary or Pay Band: As per Terms and Conditions of Employment

Travel Required: Yes

Job Description: The Administrative Assistant is directly accountable to the Executive Director, Corporate Accounting & Financial Reporting of the Saskatchewan Health Authority and provides administrative support in a one-on-one working relationship. This position supports, and contributes to, processes and practices to support the efficient operation of the Executive Director, Corporate Accounting & Financial Reporting portfolio, through accurate, timely and efficient execution of administrative support functions. The incumbent works closely, in a collaborative and cooperative manner, with all members of the Senior Leadership Team, and their support staff, to assist in accomplishing the Saskatchewan Health Authority's objectives.

The incumbent co-ordinates workflow with other administrative support staff in the Executive Office and at the Executive Director level and, in their absence, may provide support services as requested.

Human Resources Exemption: No

Experience: Three to five years of experience working in a senior administrative assistant-type role.

Education: Completion of Grade 12 supplemented by a recognized business course.

Knowledge and Abilities:

• Committed to quality and safety, striving towards and environment of zero harm
• Proven ability to maintain confidentiality including handling confidential information with discretion
• Knowledge and experience in minute taking and synthesizing information
• Be self-directed, and confident in applying independent judgment
• Ability to learn and develop a working knowledge of the organization, including its governance and organizational structure and relationships
• Demonstrated approaches to problem-solving with string decision- making capability
• Exceptional planning, organizational and interpersonal skills
• Ability to adapt to frequent change and work under pressure
• Excellent computer skills, with a good working knowledge of various programs, including but not limited to, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Exchange
• Ability to work collegially, collaboratively and build positive relationships through respectful and professional interactions
• Expert written and verbal communication skills including excellent proficiency in editing material for clarity, accuracy and conciseness
• Possesses a high degree of initiative, ingenuity, including the ability to work with little, and/or no supervision
• Demonstrates a commitment to a diverse, culturally competent and culturally safe work environment and representative workforce

Other Information

• For more information on the city of Saskatoon please visit https://www.saskatoon.ca/