Program Assistant

Saskatchewan Ltd.; Saskatoon; Hybrid; CAD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The Saskatchewan Firearms Office (SFO) in Saskatoon is seeking a Program Assistant to support office management and administrative duties within the SFO, reporting to the Operations Coordinator. This role involves assisting the unit in achieving safe and efficient firearms administration and providing high-quality client service to officers, clients, and partners.

You will handle multiple tasks with attention to detail, maintain strong written and verbal communication, and contribute to problem

Qualifications

• Office management and administrative work experience.
• Client service orientation and ability to work with officers, clients, third parties.
• Excellent multitasking, keen attention to detail and prioritization skills.
• Strong interpersonal and written communication skills and problem solving.
• Ability to compose and edit a variety of correspondence.

Responsibilities

• Provide office management/administration support within the SFO office.
• Support the unit in achieving public safety goals through orderly firearms administration.
• Collaborate with Firearms Officers, RCMP, police and court services as needed.

Job description

The Opportunity:

The Saskatchewan Firearms Office (SFO) has a new opportunity for proactive, results-driven individuals possessing office managerial operations and administrative work experience for the positions of Program Assistant, Saskatchewan Firearms Office located in Saskatoon.

The Firearms Secretariat is mandated to administer the Federal Firearms Act and ensure safe and proper regulated licensing, transporting and carrying of firearms within the province. The Program Assistant role is paramount in assisting the entire unit in achieving and enhancing public safety through safe, responsible and efficient firearms administration in Saskatchewan. Reporting to the Operations Coordinator, the Program Assistant is responsible for office management/ administration within the SFO office.

You will be client service orientated, providing services and information to Firearms Officers, the office, clients, third parties, businesses and organizations, and you will work closely with the RCMP, police and court services (providing legal documents). You will be an excellent multi-tasker with keen attention to detail and superb prioritization skills. You will have exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, both verbally and in writing, that assist in problem solving and resolving issues independently and under pressure with demanding timelines where effective judgement is paramount.

Our candidates of choice will be a flexible and highly motivated individual. Your knowledge of applicable computer hardware and software applications and terminology and ability to accurately compose, and/or edit a variety of correspondence will contribute to your success.