Summer StudentSaskatchewan Indian Institute of Technologies (SIIT) • Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada
Summer Student
Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technologies (SIIT)
- Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada
- Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada
About
Nature and Scope
The Administrative Assistant - Summer Student provides administrative functions and support at SIIT's Head Office location, while maintaining a high degree of accuracy and careful handling of highly confidential and sensitive information. As an employee of SIIT, this position will positively promote and create an environment that demonstrates SIIT's vision, mission and mandate.
General Accountability
Specific Accountabilities
The Administrative Assistant - Summer Student will have the opportunity to gain excellent experience while developing the skills necessary to be successful in their future. The summer student will have an opportunity to improve their teamwork and communication skills, as well as, their administrative skills and leadership capabilities. This position includes the following broad range of accountabilities:
Knowledge of the functions, purposes and programs of SIIT to answer and direct routine inquires and promptly respond as required
Answer the phone in accordance with SIIT standards; transfer calls where appropriate and take messages as required
Greet and interact with clients and visitors in a timely, professional and pleasant manner; coupled with determining the nature of visitors' business and providing appropriate information
Management of the front office which includes being responsible for opening and closing the office by following applicable procedures; as well as maintain a clean atmosphere on the main floor, lunchroom, meeting rooms and front reception area at all times
Provide professional administrative assistance to your direct supervisor and to employees in your department in order to support the accomplishment of business activities
Maintain the paper and paperless filing systems of the department
Carry out data entry and quality control of data
Receive, sort, and send mail, courier packages, and faxes
Create and maintain efficient and detailed electronic and paper file management processes
Manage the meeting rooms booking system and ensure timely stocking and replenishment of departmental and meeting room supplies
Maintain regular communication with other SIIT Administrative Staff to ensure consistency in communications, SIIT practices and procedures
Provide additional support on special projects and department initiatives as required
There may be some summer student positions that must meet the following criteria:
First Nations and Inuit secondary and post-secondary students aged 18 to 30 inclusive
Ordinarily resident on reserve or in recognized communities or on community lands
Legally entitled to work in Canada
Registered as students during the preceding academic year and who intend to return to studies in the next academic year
Position Requirements: Prior experience working with Microsoft Office suite of programs is an asset. As an employee in the Finance department, this position is subject to accept or handle monies on behalf of SIIT. Therefore, a cleared criminal record check (CRC) is required.
Required Competencies: Effective Communication, Flexible & Adaptable, Relationship Building, Results Oriented, Attention to Detail, Initiative, Client Focus, Teamwork, Attention to Detail.
This work term is from May 2026 to August 2026.
Languages
- English
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