Administrative Assistant

2 weeks ago


Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada SIIT Full time

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 nine 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 Administrative Assistant - Summer Student provides administrative functions while maintaining a high degree of accuracy and careful handling of highly confidential and sensitive information. This position will positively promote and create an environment that demonstrates SIIT's vision, mission, and mandate.


General Accountability

The Administrative 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

  • Extensive knowledge of the functions, purposes and programs of SIIT to answer and direct routine inquires and promptly respond as required
  • Answer the phone in accordance with SIIT standards; transfer calls where appropriate and take messages as required
  • Greet and interact with clients and visitors in a timely, professional and pleasant manner; coupled with determining the nature of visitors' business and providing appropriate information
  • Management of the front office which includes being responsible for opening and closing the office by following applicable procedures; as well as maintain a clean atmosphere on the main floor, lunch room, and front reception area at all times
  • Provide professional administrative assistance to your direct supervisor and to employees in your department in order to support the accomplishment of business activities
  • Maintain the filing systems of the department
  • Carry out quality control of data entry
  • Receive, sort, and send mail, courier packages, and faxes
  • Create and maintain efficient and detailed electronic and paper file management processes
  • Accountable for the upkeep and visual display of program brochures, employee request forms, and daily papers
  • Maintain regular communication with other SIIT Administrative Staff to ensure consistency in communications, SIIT practices and procedures
  • Additional support 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 15 to 30 inclusive
  • Ordinarily resident on reserve or in recognized communities or on community lands
  • Legally entitled to work in Canada
  • Registered as full-time students during the preceding academic year and who intend to return to school on a full-time basis in the next academic year


Position Requirements:
Prior experience working with Microsoft Office suite of programs is an asset.


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


This work term is from May 1, 2024 to August 30, 2024.






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