Job Description

Position #: 9014229

Expected Start Date: October 13, 2026

Union: OOS

Facility: Saskatchewan Health Authority

City/Town: Saskatoon

Department: First Nation Metis Health Relations - Compassionate Care

Type: Part-time temporary

Expected Up to Date: October 13, 2028

FTE: 0.5

Shift Information: Days

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

Relief: No

Float: No

Hours of Work: Standard Hours

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

Travel Required: Yes

Job Description: The Administrative Assistant is directly accountable to the Indigenous Engagement and Implementation Director and provides administrative support in a one-on-one working relationship. 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.

Human Resources Exemption: No

Education:

• Completion of Grade XII supplemented by a recognized business course or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Experience:

• 3+ years experience working in a senior administrative position.

Competencies

• Advanced - Leadership skills
• Advanced - Analytical skills
• Advanced - Interpersonal skills

Knowledge and 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.
• Ability to anticipate needs, think critically and offer solutions to problems.
• 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.
• Demonstrates a commitment to a culturally competent and culturally safe work environment.
• Ability to learn and develop a working knowledge of the organization, including its governance and organizational structure and relationships.
• 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

• Travel within Saskatchewan
• Scheduled hours of work may be reduced when a statutory holiday is recognized

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.