Executive Assistant to the Chief Human Resources Officer

Position #: 177103

Expected Start Date: February 09, 2026

Union: OOS

Facility: Saskatchewan Health Authority

City/Town: Saskatoon

Department: Executive Leadership Team Office - Human Resources 

Type: Full-time regular

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 Executive Assistant provides strategic, executive, and portfolio-level support to the Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) of the Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA). Reporting directly to the CHRO, this role serves as the central coordinator for internal and external stakeholders and acts as a key liaison between the CHRO’s portfolio, the Executive Leadership Team, and the Office of the CEO.

The role supports both strategic and day-to-day portfolio functions through timely, accurate execution, coordination, and communication. Responsibilities include delivering decision-ready research, analysis, and strategic insight; coordinating executive workflows; and supporting the CEO, COO, and Executive Leadership Team as required. Success requires strong strategic judgment, collaboration, organizational and project leadership skills, and the ability to anticipate needs, solve problems, and manage priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Human Resources Exemption: No

Education:

• Undergraduate degree in administration, commerce or business.
• Advanced training or demonstrated proficiency in spreadsheet, database, and word processing applications.

Experience:

• Minimum three years of progressive experience working in a research/policy analyst or senior administrative assistant role.
• Experience in a supervisory or management role

Other Requirements:

• Valid Class 5 driver’s license required

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Exceptional planning, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Advanced written and verbal communication, including editing and synthesizing complex materials; skilled in producing accurate, concise meeting minutes.
• Strong critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making; anticipates needs and offers practical solutions.
• Highly self-directed with sound independent judgment, initiative, and ability to work with minimal supervision
• Adaptable to change, able to manage competing priorities, and perform effectively under pressure.
• Advanced computer proficiency, with the ability to quickly learn and apply new systems.
• Collaborative, able to build respectful, influential relationships across all levels of the organization.
• Knowledge of organizational governance, structure, and relationships.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion.
• Commitment to fostering a diverse, culturally competent, and culturally safe work environment.

Other Information

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

• Travel within the province of Saskatchewan may be required