The Ministry of Health is committed to a health system that puts patients first by providing better health, better care, better value, and better teams for Saskatchewan people. The Ministry is committed to excellence and innovation, to upholding a constructive workplace culture, and to serving the people of Saskatchewan.
The Opportunity
The Deputy Minister’s Office at the Ministry of Health is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented administrative professional to join us in the role of Executive Administrative Assistant. As a dedicated team, we work collaboratively to provide a healthcare system that puts patients first in order to serve the residents of Saskatchewan.
Reporting to the Deputy Minister, you will bring experience at a senior administrative level within government, where strong interpersonal skills are imperative to foster positive working relationships within the Ministry, executive government ministries and stakeholders.
In this position, you will respond to public, internal and inter-ministerial inquiries and have the opportunity to participate in various projects. This position is responsible for scheduling, organizing and preparing agendas for meetings as well as coordinating and scheduling travel.
Our candidate of choice will have superior organizational and communication skills and be well-versed in government protocols, policies and administrative procedures. You will have the ability to quickly and accurately prepare a variety of documents utilizing advanced features of word processing and spreadsheet software. The ideal candidate will be able to anticipate and identify issues, make timely and accurate decisions and independently organize, prioritize and complete multiple tasks while dealing with frequent interruptions and tight timelines. In addition to being tactful and discreet when working with confidential and sensitive information, the ideal candidate will be thorough and attentive to detail to ensure quality work, yet be adaptable and flexible in order to meet new challenges.
What we offer
- Dynamic, challenging work for talented individuals.
- A competitive salary.
- Comprehensive benefits package including pension.
- Vacation, earned days off (EDO) and other types of leave.
- Inclusive work environments.
