Division: City Clerk's Office
Department: City Clerk's Office
Term: 1 Permanent Full Time position available.
Closing Date: 07/02/2026
Labour Group: ESA
Posting: 5516
Join the City Clerk's Office as an Administrative Assistant in the Mayor's Office, where you'll provide high-level confidential administrative support in a fast-paced environment while helping coordinate the daily operations and public engagement of the Mayor's Office.
This provides confidential administrative and clerical support to the Mayor's Office by managing communications, coordinating schedules, preparing correspondence, maintaining records, and assisting with special events and daily operations. Duties and responsibilities include:
- Receiving, screens and expedites telephone, written and in-person enquiries and determines appropriate action and provides follow-up, as required.
- Provides a wide range of confidential administrative duties for the Mayor's Office.
- Assists with the scheduling of appointments and arranging meetings for the Mayor, including maintaining calendars.
- Assists with responding to invitations, including arranging for the Mayor to attend and participate at various functions.
- Performs a variety of clerical support duties including ordering office supplies.
- Coordinates and maintains confidential files and records.
- Prepares, edits, and circulates a variety of correspondence on behalf of the Mayor’s Office.
- Assists with the organization and coordination of special events hosted by the Mayor’s Office.
- Performs designated duties of the Executive Assistant, as required.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
- Graduation from a recognized business college supplemented by classes in public administration or Business Administration plus three years’ related experience, including one year at a senior administrative level.
- An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
- Thorough knowledge and understanding of City Divisions and their functions.
- Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive information in a confidential manner.
- Demonstrated ability in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with a wide variety of people (government representatives, elected officials, public, media, and civic staff).
- Demonstrated strong organizational and multi-tasking skills, including the ability to handle large volumes of work and sensitive timelines.
- Ability to exercise sound independent judgement and to communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in writing demonstrating skill in adapting diverse communication techniques to evaluate situations and identify problems within established guidelines.
- Demonstrated skill in the use of MS Office suite in a Windows environment.
Weekly Hours: 40
Salary Range: $66,074.88 to $77,638.08 CAD per annum (2026 rates)
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
The City of Saskatoon offers an inclusive workplace that embraces diverse backgrounds. As an equity partner with the Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission (SHRC), the City commits to diversity, equity and inclusion in our workplaces. By having our workforce reflect the community we serve, we support the realization of miyo-pimatisiwin, (me-o-pi-ma-ti-si-win) “the good life”, for all residents. To learn more about Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at the City, please visit Saskatoon.ca/diversity
Accommodation
The City of Saskatoon strives to provide an accessible and inclusive workplace for all, including throughout the application and selection process through reasonable access and accommodations. Should you require accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please email [email protected].
While we appreciate all applications we receive, only candidates under consideration will be contacted.
Our Recruitment Process: Application > Posting Closes > Resume Review > Pre-screen/Interview > Offer > Pre-Employment Conditions > Welcome to the City
