Administrative Assistant

Closure Date: November 27, 2025 12:00 AM CST

Position #: 197322

Union: Saskatchewan Government and General Employees Union

Bargaining Unit: SGEU - Saskatchewan Cancer Agency

City/Town: Saskatoon

Facility: SCA - Population Health

Department: Healthy Future Sask

Type: Temporary Full-time

Expected Start Date: December 2, 2025

Expected End Date: March 31, 2027

FTE: 1

Shift Information: Days

Hours of Work: In a 3 week rotation : 14 shift(s) of 7.77 hours

Salary or Pay Band: Pay Band 3, $24.844 to $29.142 (5 step range)

Job Description: 
GENERAL ACCOUNTABILITY: Provides coordination and administrative services for a department(s) and/or program(s). This position typically reports to a Director, Site Manager or Program Manager but may provide administrative support to physicians and other health professionals as required.

QUALIFICATIONS: Office Education/Secretarial certificate plus, completion of a Medical Terminology course (OR) Medical Office Assistant certificate 

Experience: One (1) year previous experience in an office environment. 

Skills: Competent in the use of computers and Microsoft applications.

Some Judgment and problem-solving skills are required to select the most appropriate action from a limited number of alternatives.

Ability to manage multiple tasks in various stages of completion according to priorities.

Ability to interpret detailed information and communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Human relations skills required to empathize with complaints and/or concerns and establish rapport with patients, the public and other staff.

Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize workload.

Creative ability in developing layouts for reports, presentations, information bulletins, etc.

Ability to work independently.

Maintain confidentiality.

Ability to operate all types of office equipment.

Ability to conduct literature searches for specified information.

Competencies: 

• Basic Computer skills

• Basic Critical thinking skills

• Basic Interpersonal skills

• Basic Organizational skills

Knowledge and Abilities: 

• Ability to recognize and maintain confidential information

• Ability to utilize specific program equipment

• Ability to work independently

• Knowledge in Microsoft Office Suite