Summer Student - Project Assistant (Innovation)

Established in 1976, the Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technologies (SIIT) is a First Nation governed post-secondary institution. Recognized under provincial legislation, the Institute has been conferred authority to grant certificates and diplomas. SIIT welcomes over 2400 students into our urban and community programs annually as well as serving over 6000 clients through our ten Career Centres across the province. The Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technologies is playing a significant role in Saskatchewan's economic future. You can contribute to that success while building your career.

Nature and Scope

The Innovation Project Assistant - Summer Student provides support to the department by assisting with project initiatives and performs administrative functions while maintaining a high degree of accuracy and careful handling of highly confidential and sensitive information. As an employee of SIIT, this position will positively promote and create an environment that demonstrates SIIT's vision, mission, and mandate.

General Accountability

The Innovation Project Assistant - Summer Student will have the opportunity to gain excellent experience while developing the skills necessary to be successful in their future. The summer student will have an opportunity to improve their teamwork and communication skills, as well as their administrative skills and leadership capabilities. This position includes the following broad range of accountabilities:

Specific Accountabilities

• Providing assistance in research, development, and implementation of marketing and other project initiatives
• Assist with updates to social media, website, and materials
• Provide professional administrative assistance to your direct supervisor and to employees in the department to support the accomplishment of business activities
• Assist in maintaining the filing systems of the department
• Carry out quality control of data entry as required
• Receive, sort, and send mail, courier packages, and other deliveries
• Handle and process documents with confidentiality and compliance while exercising best practice with administrative procedures
• Assist with records management, records destruction, and file maintenance - physical and electronic as well as the retention and destruction of documents
• Provide administrative support to the department including photocopying, faxing, filing documents and reports, and maintaining files
• Provide support and back-up coverage in the office during periods of high workload and absences
• Provide additional support on special projects and department initiatives as required

There may be some summer student positions that must meet the following criteria:

• First Nations and Inuit secondary and post-secondary students aged 18 to 30 inclusive
• Ordinarily resident on reserve or in recognized communities or on community lands
• Legally entitled to work in Canada
• Registered as students during the preceding academic year and who intend to return to studies in the next academic year

Position Requirements: Prior experience working with Microsoft Office suite of programs is an asset. Prior experience working with 3D printers, sewing, electronics, and use of tools in a lab or educational setting is an asset. Working hours may include some evenings and weekends. The successful candidate will be required to provide a cleared criminal record check with vulnerable sector check upon hire.

Required Competencies: Effective Communication, Flexible & Adaptable, Relationship Building, Results Oriented, Attention to Detail, Initiative, Client Focus, Teamwork.

This work term is from May 1, 2025, to August 29, 2025.