Administrative Assistant

The Opportunity:

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Responsibilities

• Enter, review, edit, format, and process documents such as letters, memos, briefing notes, and Cabinet documents, and prepare prior approvals, agendas, track action items, and take meeting minutes.
• Enter, process, and reconcile payments, invoices, and office expenditures.
• Respond to inquiries made in person, by phone, or by email from the public, clients, government agencies, and other offices regarding program policies.
• Purchase and maintain office equipment and technology, and arrange for repairs or disposal of office equipment and furniture.
• Open and distribute incoming and outgoing mail, arrange courier pick‑up and delivery, order office supplies, coordinate travel arrangements, and schedule meetings and logistics.
• Prepare reports, correspondence, briefing binders, and related materials.
• Develop and maintain manual and electronic filing and records‑management systems.

Qualifications

Job Capabilities:  

As a public servant, we are seeking someone who:

• Is accountable, takes ownership of their work by contributing to organizational outcomes and demonstrates the corporate values in our Commitment to Excellence.
• Is innovative and seeks out ways for improvement by thinking creatively, identifying new ideas and taking responsible risks.
• Works collaboratively with others to understand, engage and have meaningful dialogue to achieve work outcomes.
• Is inclusive, identifies and is aware of personal bias, and readily seeks out and appreciates diverse perspectives.
• Is adaptable, continuously learns from experience and applies those learnings to new situations.
• Focuses on achieving public service excellence.

Technical Knowledge and Skills:  

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Job Skills:

• Communication (Level B)  
• Critical Thinking (Level A)  
• Digital Skills (Level A)  
• Interacting with Others (Level A)  
• Navigating Ambiguity (Level A)  
• Managing Self (Level A)  
• Health, Safety and Wellness (Level A)  
• Data Literacy (Level A)
• Influence (Level A)
• Political and Organizational Resources (Level A)
• Managing Organizational Resources (Level B)

Learn more about the Government of Saskatchewan’s Capabilities and Skills Framework here. 

What We Offer:

• Dynamic and challenging work
• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive benefits package including pension
• Vacation, scheduled days off, and other types of leave
• Inclusive work environments
• Career growth, development, and advancement opportunities
• Flexible work arrangements

Our Commitment to Excellence:

The Government of Saskatchewan upholds deep-rooted values of Respect and Integrity, Serving Citizens, Excellence and Innovation, and Acting as One Team.