Administrative Assistant

Position #: 9009517

Expected Start Date: May 04, 2026

Union: OOS

Facility: Saskatchewan Health Authority

City/Town: Saskatoon

Department: Legal Counsel 1

Type: Full-time regular

FTE: 1

Shift Information: Days

Number of Hours per Rotation: 5 shifts of 7.5 hours per 1 weeks

Relief: No

Float: 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 Legal Counsel, Health Services & Legal Counsel, Corporate Services to provide confidential administrative support. This position supports, and contributes to, processes and practices to ensure the efficient operation of the 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 administrative team to assist in accomplishing the Saskatchewan Health Authority's objectives. The incumbent co-ordinates workflow with other administration support staff and, in their absence, may provide support services as requested.

Human Resources Exemption: No

Education: Completion of Grade XII supplemented by a recognized business course, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Experience: 3 -5 years of experience working in a senior administrative assistant- type role

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

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

Other Information

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