Administrative Assistant

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Expected Start Date: February 23, 2026
Union: OOS
Facility: Saskatchewan Health Authority
City/Town: Saskatoon
Department: Legal Counsel
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 Administrative Assistant is directly accountable to the Legal Counsel, Health Services & Legal Counsel, Corporate Services to provide confidential administrative support. 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. The incumbent co‐ordinates workflow with other administration support staff and, in their absence, may provide support services as requested.
Human Resources Exemption: No
Experience

• 3-5 years of experience working in a senior administrative assistant-type role

Education

• Completion of Grade 12 supplemented by a recognized business course

Licenses

• Valid Class 5 driver's license

Competencies

• Advanced - Planning skills
• Advanced - Organizational skills
• Advanced - Interpersonal skills

Knowledge and Abilities

• Commitment to a diverse, culturally competent, culturally safe work environment
• Knowledge of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Calls to Action
•  Excellent proficiency in editing material for clarity, accuracy and conciseness
• Requires proficiency with a variety of computer applications
• Can maintain confidentiality including confidential information with discretion.
• Knowledge & experience in minute taking & synthesizing information
• Knowledge of the healthcare system in Saskatchewan.
• Ability to be self directed and work relatively independently
• Working knowledge of SHA governance/org structure/relationships
• Have high degree of initiative, ingenuity & can work with little/no supervision
• Demonstrates effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to adapt to frequent change and work under pressure
• Demonstrated approaches to problem solving w/strong decision-making capability
•  Ability to work collegially, collaboratively and build positive relationships 
• Knowledge of First Nations and Metis history in Saskatchewan

Other Information

• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered 
• Travel within Saskatchewan