Position #: 9004440
Expected Start Date: November 09, 2026
Union: OOS
Facility: Saskatchewan Health Authority
City/Town: Saskatoon
Department: Medical Leadership Team Office - Deputy CMO Saskatoon
Type: Full-time permanent
FTE: 1
Shift Information: Days
Number of Hours per Rotation: 37.5 hours per 1 weeks
Relief: No
Float: No
Salary or Pay Band: As per Terms and Conditions of Employment
Travel Required: Yes
Job Description: Reporting to, and providing confidential administrative support for, the Executive Director of Community Engagement and Communications, the Executive Assistant will ensure that the necessary processes are in place to support the efficient operation of the Executive Director's portfolio of work (internal and external communications, campaigns, translation services, branding and marketing).The Executive Assistant will work in a complex and dynamic healthcare environment and is responsible to research, analyze and develop policies, briefings and proposals as required to support the Saskatchewan Health Authority's objectives.
The successful candidate has a high degree of initiative and enjoys working in a fast-paced environment. Once established, the Saskatchewan Health Authority will be the largest public sector organization in Saskatchewan with an operating budget of over $3.8 billion, employing approximately 43,000 employees and responsible to deliver health care to the province.
Human Resources Exemption: No
Experience
3-5 years of experience working in a research/policy analyst or senior administrative assistant-type role
Supervisory experience
Licenses
Valid Class 5 driver's license
Other Education & Training
Undergraduate degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Licensed, and in good standing, with regulatory body, if applicable
Competencies
- Advanced decision making skills
- Advanced computer skills
- Advanced organizational skills
- Advanced interpersonal skills
- Advanced communication skills
- Advanced planning skills
Knowledge & Abilities
- Expert written and verbal communication skills including excellent proficiency in editing material for clarity, accuracy and conciseness
- Knowledge and experience in minute taking and synthesizing information
- Excellent computer skills, with a good working knowledge of various programs, including but not limited to, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Exchange, Schedule Plus, Visio, Intranet/Internet, and the capability to learn new programs as required
- Ability to adapt to frequent change and work under pressure
- Ability to work collegially, collaboratively and build positive relationships through respectful and influential interactions
- Ability to learn and develop a working knowledge of the organization, including its governance and organizational structure and relationships
- Be self directed, and confident in applying independent judgment
- Possess a high degree of initiative, ingenuity, including the ability to work with little, and/or no, supervision
- Proven ability to maintain confidentiality including handling confidential information with discretion
Other Information
Travel within Saskatchewan
Job description provided by Saskatchewan Health Authority.
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