Job Description

Position # V33063

Expected Start Date: June 01, 2026

Union: OOS

Facility: Saskatchewan Health Authority

City/Town: Saskatoon

Department: Director Office - First Nations Metis Health Services - Saskatoon

Type: Full-time temporary

Expected Up to Date: June 22, 2027

FTE: 1

Shift Information: Days

Number of Hours per Rotation: shifts of hours per 0 weeks

Relief: No

Float: No

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

Travel Required: No

The Administrative Assistant is accountable to provide confidential administrative support to the Directors they are assigned to. This position supports, and contributes to, processes and practices to ensure the efficient operation of the portfolio(s), through accurate, timely and efficient execution of confidential administrative support functions for Directors. 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 administrative 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 are 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 judgement
• 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

The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is the largest employer in Saskatchewan, employing more than 45,000 staff in a dynamic healthcare environment. The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is committed to providing coordinated quality services that are seamless, safe and patient-centred.