Program Assistant - Saskatchewan Firearms Office

Program Assistant - Saskatchewan Firearms Office-ADM026357Employment Type : Permanent Full-time

Location(s)

: SK-Stoon-Saskatoon

Ministry

: 092 Firearms SecretariatSalary Range : $26.002 - $32.589HourlyGrade : SGEU.06.

The Saskatchewan Firearms Office (SFO) has a new opportunity for proactive, results-driven individuals possessing office managerial operations and administrative work experience for the positions of Program Assistant, Saskatchewan Firearms Office located in Saskatoon.

The Firearms Secretariat is mandated to administer the Federal Firearms Act and ensure safe and proper regulated licensing, transporting and carrying of firearms within the province. The Program Assistant role is paramount in assisting the entire unit in achieving and enhancing public safety through safe, responsible and efficient firearms administration in Saskatchewan. Reporting to the Operations Coordinator, the Program Assistant is responsible for office management / administration within the SFO office. You will be client service orientated, providing services and information to Firearms Officers, the office, clients, third parties, businesses and organizations, and you will work closely with the RCMP, police and court services (providing legal documents). You will be an excellent multi-tasker with keen attention to detail and superb prioritization skills. You will have exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, both verbally and in writing, that assist in problem solving and resolving issues independently and under pressure with demanding timelines where effective judgement is paramount.

Our candidates of choice will be flexible and highly motivated individuals. Your knowledge of applicable computer hardware and software applications and terminology and ability to accurately compose, and / or edit a variety of correspondence will contribute to your success.

This position is also responsible for :

• General administrative functions (e.g. purchasing office supplies, filing, incoming and outgoing mail processing, phone inquiries);
• Providing information and assistance to the general public;
• Developing various documents / reports and court / legal correspondence (policies, protocols, electronic / hard copy documents) under ATIP and Freedom of Information (FOIP), and storage;
• Tracking and monitoring cases and incidents, expenditures and other;
• Processing documentation (e.g. applications, decision letters, court outcomes);
• Review, interpret policies / legislation and assessing risk;
• Accounting and finance (expenditures, invoicing, tracking); and
• Auditing services for continuous improvement processes.

Typically, to be successful in this position, you will have a certificate or diploma in Administrative Office Management, Business or Office Administration, and are competent in the following :

Conditions of Employment :

The following are required for this position or must be obtained within the first year of employment :

You will be :

We Offer :

We are committed to workplace diversity.Hours of Work : A - SGEU Office 36 - one day off every two weeks

Number of Openings

: 1

Closing Date

: Feb 28, 2026, 11 : 59 : 00 PM