Administrative Assistant, Finance, Strategy & Sales Administration (Temporary 14-18 months)

Canpotex; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Canpotex is seeking a temporary Administrative Assistant for its Saskatoon office, expected to last approximately 14-18 months. The role involves supporting senior management with administrative tasks, document management, and scheduling in a dynamic work environment focused on global food security.

Benefits

Flexible hybrid-work environment

Career growth opportunities

Competitive total rewards package

Qualifications

• Minimum two years’ experience providing administrative support.
• Ability to complete assignments efficiently within deadlines.
• Demonstrated proficiency in technology and administrative tasks.

Responsibilities

• Provides administrative support to the VP and Finance Directors.
• Maintains daily updates in SUN Systems and tracks departmental objectives.
• Manages sensitive documentation and prepares various departmental documents.

Skills

Organizational skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Excellent communication skills

Education

Diploma or Certificate in Business Administration

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

Canpotex is proud to be one of Saskatchewan’s Top Employers in 2025. We are a people-focused organization with diverse and dynamic career development opportunities. Join us as we work towards our mission of global food security. Apply today!

We have an exciting opportunity to grow your career at Canpotex! We are accepting applications for a temporary Administrative Assistant, Finance, Strategy & Sales Administration at our Saskatoon office. This position is temporary and is expected to last approximately 14-18 months.

We are:

Headquartered in Saskatoon with three international offices, we are one of the world's largest suppliers of potash overseas. On behalf of our Shareholders, Mosaic and Nutrien, we market and deliver Saskatchewan potash, a valuable fertilizer nutrient, to millions of fields and farmers globally - ultimately helping the world grow more food.

We offer:

Situated in the vibrant Saskatoon area of River Landing, occupying a spacious, world-class contemporary office building that supports our culture. We proudly offer a flexible hybrid-work environment that encourages a flexible work-life balance while promoting meaningful connections with colleagues and stakeholders. We are passionate about ensuring food security for young people through our community investment program that allows our employees individual volunteer opportunities. We proudly offer a competitive total rewards package, career growth opportunities and the experience to collaborate with global colleagues and customers.

The opportunity:

• Provides administrative support to the VP of Strategy and Sales Administration, Finance Directors, and team, including scheduling, meeting coordination, document management, and expense handling.
• Assists the Executive Assistant to the President/CEO and SVP Finance and Strategy.
• Maintains daily updates in SUN Systems, tracks departmental objectives, and ensures accurate procedural documentation.
• Prepares, tracks and reviews a variety of departmental documents and processes. This includes administration of Board documents, audit materials, insurance-related tasks, reviewing journal entries for accuracy and completeness, coordinating cheque processing (including signing and deposit tracking), and managing sensitive documentation such as confidentiality agreements and banking resolutions.
• Performs other related duties as required.

You have:

• Diploma or Certificate in Business Administration, Administrative Assistant or a related field.
• Minimum two years’ experience providing administrative support.

You bring:

• Ability to organize workloads, set priorities, and complete assignments efficiently and within assigned deadlines.
• Demonstrated proficiency in technology, including expertise in Microsoft Office applications and Adobe Acrobat.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including proper spelling, grammar and punctuation.
• Ability to uphold the highest degree of ethics and integrity and maintain confidentiality.

This position will remain open until filled and review of applications will be ongoing. Candidates are encouraged to apply early.

We recognize the diverse nature of applicants and consider a combination of equivalent education and experience. We are committed to providing a respectful and inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other personal characteristic protected by legal grounds.

We thank all candidates for applying; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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