Administrative Assistant

Position #: 202246
Expected Start Date: July 20, 2026
Union: OOS
Facility: Saskatchewan Health Authority
City/Town: TBD
Department: Executive Director Acute Care - Provincial
Type: Full-time temporary
Expected Up to Date: December 31, 2027
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 Executive Director, Provincial Acute Care of the Saskatchewan Health Authority and provides administrative support in a one-on-one working relationship. This position supports, and contributes to, processes and practices to support the efficient operation of the Executive Director, Provincial Acute Care 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 Senior Leadership Team, and their support staff, to assist in accomplishing the Saskatchewan Health Authority's objectives. The incumbent co-ordinates workflow with other administrative support staff in the Executive Office and at the Executive Director level and, in their absence, may provide support services as requested.
Human Resources Exemption: No
Education: Completion of Grade 12 supplemented by a recognized business course
Experience: 3-5 years of experience working in a senior administrative assistant-type role
Knowledge & Abilities:

• Knowledge & experience in minute taking & synthesizing information
• Demonstrated approaches to problem solving w/strong decision-making capability
• Demonstrates effective verbal and written communication skills
• Working knowledge of SHA governance/org structure/relationships
• Have high degree of initiative, ingenuity & can work with little/no supervision
• Advance computer skills, including Microsoft Office (Excel, Word and Access).
• Ability to demonstrate initiative, independent judgment & organizational skills
• Ability to adapt to frequent change and work under pressure
• Excellent proficiency in editing material for clarity, accuracy and conciseness
• Ability to work collegially, collaboratively and build positive relationships
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality of information
• Commitment to quality, safety, and improvement striving towards zero harm
• Commitment to a diverse, culturally competent, culturally safe work environment

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