Government of Saskatchewan Looking for Administrative Assistant – Saskatoon at Saskatoon, SK Full Time

The Ministry of Trade and Export Development advances economic growth to generate opportunity in Saskatchewan and facilities a coordinated cross-government approach to attract investment and grow export markets. The Ministry fosters and supports a competitive business environment, facilitates trade and strengthens Saskatchewan’s international relations.

The Ministry is seeking a highly motivated, efficient and well-organized professional for the role of Administrative Assistant in Saskatoon.

The Administrative Assistant will provide support for the office that include a team of Deputy Directors, Specialists and Officers within the Economic Development and Officers across multiple divisions. The Assistant is responsible for a wide range of office administrative duties such as:

• Reviews and prepares reports, briefing notes, correspondence and documents, and tracks approval processes;
• Onboard new staff;
• Assist the branch in analyzing, tracking metrics and reporting using a database;
• Monitors, tracks and reconciles expenditures;
• Purchases and monitors the inventory of office supplies, computer equipment and mobile devices; and
• Coordinates travel and meetings.

What we’re looking for:

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Extensive knowledge of office management and administrative practices, procedures and protocols in a public sector setting;
• Knowledge of Government structure, protocol and procedures including purchasing and payment practices;
• The ability to review and accurately format a variety of documents (letters, briefing notes, reports, etc.) using correct grammar, spelling and punctuation in a timely manner;
• Excellent computer skills in a variety of software programs (Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint, Midas, Taleo);
• The ability to communicate clearly, concisely and with confidence;
• Be attentive to detail and have excellent organizational skills;
• Strong interpersonal skills.

Typically, the knowledge, skills and abilities required in this position would be obtained through a certificate/diploma in business education combined with several years of administrative experience in government.