Administrative Assistant to Director

Saskatchewan Health Authority; Saskatchewan; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Saskatchewan Health Authority in Saskatchewan is seeking an Administrative Assistant who will provide confidential support to the Directors assigned, ensuring efficient operations of the portfolio through accurate and timely execution of duties, coordination with the administrative team, and backup support as needed.

The role requires 3-5 years of senior administrative experience, Grade 12 plus business course, strong MS Office skills, and the ability to maintain confidentiality, adapt to

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in a senior administrative assistant-type role.
• Completion of Grade 12 supplemented by a recognized business course.

Responsibilities

• Provide confidential administrative support to Directors assigned, ensuring efficient operation of portfolios.
• Coordinate workflow with the administrative team and support staff as needed.
• Assist in maintaining governance, documentation, and timely, accurate records.

Skills

Organizational skills

Planning skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Grade 12 + business course

Tools

Microsoft Office

Scheduling platforms

Training platforms

Job description

• Position #: 194356
• Expected Start Date: December 01, 2026
• Union: OOS
• Facility: Saskatchewan Health Authority
• City/Town:TBD
• Department: Director Primary Health Care SE 5
• 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 accountable to provide confidential administrative support to the Directors they are assigned to. This position supports, and contributes to, processes and practices to ensure the efficient operation of the portfolio(s), through accurate, timely and efficient execution of confidential administrative support functions for Directors. 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

Competencies

• Organizational skills
• Planning skills
• Interpersonal skills

Knowledge and Abilities

• Commitment to a diverse, culturally competent, culturally safe work environment
• Working knowledge of SHA governance/org structure/relationships
• Strong computer skills in Microsoft Office, scheduling & training platforms
• Have high degree of initiative, ingenuity & can work with little/no supervision
• Ability to work collegially, collaboratively and build positive relationships
• Can maintain confidentiality including confidential information with discretion.
• Excellent proficiency in editing material for clarity, accuracy and conciseness
• Ability to adapt to frequent change and work under pressure
• Knowledge & experience in minute taking & synthesizing information
• Demonstrated approaches to problem solving w/strong decision-making capability
• Ability to be self-directed and work relatively independently
• Demonstrates effective verbal and written communication skills.

Other Information

• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered