Executive Assistant Medical LT Deputy CMO Sktn

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Role brief

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What you'll do

Support the Deputy Chief Medical Officer one-on-one and act as the office’s main contact for internal and external groups
Research issues and prepare policies, briefings, proposals, minutes, and clear, concise edited materials
Coordinate projects, processes, and workflow with the Physician Executive team and administrative support staff
Provide coverage for the CMO and other Physician Executive team members when support colleagues are absent

What you bring

Three to five years in research or policy analysis, or in a senior administrative assistant role
An undergraduate degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience, plus supervisory experience
A valid Class 5 driver’s licence and any applicable professional registration in good standing
Advanced decision-making, organization, communication, planning, computer, and interpersonal abilities

Who this fits

You’ll thrive if you can work independently, protect confidential information, adapt to frequent change, and build respectful working relationships. This is a full-time temporary role in Saskatoon on day shifts, with travel within Saskatchewan required.

From the employer

Position #: 9004440

Expected Start Date: September 28, 2026

Union: OOS

Facility: Saskatchewan Health Authority

City/Town: Saskatoon

Department: Deputy CMO Saskatoon

Type: Full-time temporary

Expected Up to Date: September 28, 2028

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: The Executive Assistant is directly accountable to the Deputy Chief Medical Officer - Saskatoon of the Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) and provides executive and project support in a one-on-one working relationship. The Executive Assistant serves as the primary point of contact for internal and external constituencies on all matters pertaining the office of the Deputy Chief Medical Officer. The Executive Assistant also serves as a liaison to the portfolio and Physician Executive team. This position ensures that processes are in place to support the efficient and effective operation of the Deputy Chief Medical Officer, through accurate, timely and efficient execution of executive administration support functions. The incumbent works closely, in a collaborative and co-operative manner, with members of executive Physician team to assist in accomplishing the provincial health authority’s objectives. This position will research, analyze and develop policies, briefings and proposals as required. Collaboration, coordination, project management/organizational and communication is key to this role.
The incumbent co-ordinates workflow with other administration support staff in the Physician Executive Team Office and, in their absence, may provide support services the CMO and other members of the Physician Executive Team.

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