Office Assistant - Literacy and Adult Education

Saskatchewan Polytechnic; Moose Jaw; On-site; CAD 48,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Saskatchewan Polytechnic Moose Jaw Campus is seeking an Office Assistant to support Literacy and Adult Education programs. The role provides administrative and reception duties, information to the public, and liaison with other departments to help the program run smoothly.

The successful candidate will have an office education or business certificate and at least two years of admin experience, with proficiency in MS Word and Excel, and strong interpersonal and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Office certificate or equivalent required.
• Minimum of two years recent and relevant administrative experience.
• Proficiency in MS Word and Excel.
• Strong interpersonal skills and effective organizational abilities.
• Ability to work independently under minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and reception support to the program head and instructional staff.
• Provide information and support services to Literacy and Adult Education students.
• Provide program information to the public and outside agencies.
• Liaise with other departments and offices.
• Create and manage the student database.
• Manage the office, including reception duties.
• Assist students, staff to ensure the program runs smoothly.

Skills

MS Word

Excel

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Independent work

Education

Office education or business certificate

Job description

Office Assistant - Literacy and Adult Education

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening.

Saskatchewan Polytechnic considers the diversity of our workforce to be one our leading strengths and greatest assets. Our employee diversity enhances our ability to meet the needs of an increasingly diverse student population. Currently, approximately 20% of our students are Indigenous. A continued emphasis on the development of a representative workforce is one of Sask Polytech’s strategic priorities and, as an organization, we are making significant efforts to attract and retain Indigenous employees.

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Saskatchewan Polytechnic considers the diversity of our workforce to be one our leading strengths and greatest assets. Our employee diversity enhances our ability to meet the needs of an increasingly diverse student population. Currently, approximately 20% of our students are Indigenous. A continued emphasis on the development of a representative workforce is one of Sask Polytech’s strategic priorities and, as an organization, we are making significant efforts to attract and retain Indigenous employees.

Classification Band 5

Location Saskatchewan Polytechnic Moose Jaw Campus

Other Location(s) Saskatchewan Polytechnic Moose Jaw Campus

Building

Other Building

Date Posted 09/22/2026

Closing Date 10/02/2026

JIQ # 10015

Start Date 10/13/2026

End Date Open Until Filled No

Ongoing Yes

Category of work Full Time

Bargaining Unit Professional Services

Hours of Work Regulated 36 hours (5/4 work pattern)

Salary Range $1,834.50 to $2,192.69 bi-weekly

Temporary Market Stipend Total Assigned days (AC) / Total Hours per biweekly pay Monday to Friday.

Job Duties/Qualifications, Skills and Abilities(QSA)

Job Duties

• Provide administrative and support services to the program head and instructional staff
• Provide information and support services to Literacy and Adult Education students
• Provide program information to the general public and outside agencies
• Liaise with other departments, offices and agencies
• Create and manage student database
• Manage the office, which includes reception duties
• Assist students, administrative and academic staff to ensure the program runs smoothly.

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND EXPERIENCE

Specific Accountabilities

Duties

Required Qualifications, Skills and Abilities (QSA)

• Recognized office education or business certificate or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Minimum of two years recent and relevant experience performing administrative and clerical work.
• Training and/or experience in the use of common software packages, i.e. MS Word and Excel.
• Effective interpersonal skills.
• Effective organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently under generalized supervision.

Desired QSA

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