Administrative Support - Human Resources

The Opportunity:

The Ministry of Highways has a challenging opportunity for a highly motivated, energetic individual to join the Program Support Team within the Corporate Services Branch. This opportunity if for a permanent full-time position in Saskatoon. The Program Support Team provides financial, human resource, and accommodation support across the ministry. In this position, you will report to the Program Support Human Resource Supervisor and you will provide Human Resource and General Office support to Ministry Staff. The successful candidate will form part of the administration team that serves a wide range of clients including, but not limited to, various Ministry staff, Ministry executives, branches, divisions, and external stakeholders.

Typically, the knowledge and experience required for this position would be obtained through the completion of a Business or Office Administration certificate combined with several years of relevant experience.
As an employer, we are dedicated to service excellence by demonstrating innovation, being transparent and practicing effective and accountable use of resources and promoting engagement and leadership at all levels of the organization.

• Prepare, format, proofread, and process documents, correspondence, and reports.
• Maintain organized electronic and paper files; update, retrieve, and archive records according to procedures.
• Enter, update, and verify data in databases, spreadsheets, and ministry systems.
• Produce routine reports and summaries to support program operations.
• Respond to phone, email, and in‑person inquiries; provide information or direct clients to appropriate staff.
• Process administrative transactions, applications, and financial documents such as invoices, payments, receipts, and expense reports.
• Monitor and code expenditures; assist with basic budget tracking.
• Handle incoming and outgoing mail and ensure timely document distribution.
• Maintain office supplies and equipment; coordinate orders and track inventory.
• Schedule and support meetings, events, and staff activities by preparing materials and managing calendars.
• Create, update, and organize case files or client information for review by program staff.
• Check documents and data for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with policies.
• Provide basic support for office software and equipment troubleshooting.
• Maintain confidentiality, adhere to records-management standards, and work collaboratively to support efficient, client-focused office operations.

Job Capabilities:

As a public servant, we are seeking someone who:

• Is accountable, takes ownership of their work by contributing to organizational outcomes and demonstrates the corporate values in our Commitment to Excellence.
• Is innovative and seeks out ways for improvement by thinking creatively, identifying new ideas and taking responsible risks.
• Works collaboratively with others to understand, engage and have meaningful dialogue to achieve work outcomes.
• Is inclusive, identifies and is aware of personal bias, and readily seeks out and appreciates diverse perspectives.
• Is adaptable, continuously learns from experience and applies those learnings to new situations.
• Focuses on achieving public service excellence.

Technical Knowledge and Skills:

You will have knowledge of:

• human resource principles and practices,
• office and/or administration procedures, protocols and equipment (including filing),
• computer applications such as word processing, security, communication, spreadsheet software, and database and operating systems and or/ computer hardware,
• basic accounting/financial principles, procedures/practices.

Job Skills

• Communication (Level B)
• Critical Thinking (Level A)
• Digital Skills (Level A)
• Interacting with Others (Level A)
• Navigating Ambiguity (Level A)
• Managing Self (Level A)
• Health, Safety and Wellness (Level A)
• Data Literacy (Level A)
• Influence (Level A)
• Political and Organizational Awareness (Level A)
• Managing Organizational Resources (Level B)
  

Learn more about the Government of Saskatchewan’s Capabilities and Skills Framework here.

What We Offer:

• Dynamic and challenging work
• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive benefits package including pension
• Vacation, scheduled days off, and other types of leave
• Inclusive work environments
• Career growth, development, and advancement opportunities
• Flexible work arrangements
  
  

Our Commitment to Excellence:

The Government of Saskatchewan upholds deep-rooted values of Respect and Integrity, Serving Citizens, Excellence and Innovation, and Acting as One Team.