Summer Student - Saskatoon, Canada - SIIT

SIIT

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Saskatoon, Canada

1 week ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

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.

The Oẏateki Partnership team is committed to achieving the goal of directly and positively impacting First Nations and Métis youth throughout their education, training, and into meaningful employment.

We are seeking a talented team member who is inspired by challenge, innovation, and positivity

Nature and Scope

The Strategic Projects Assistant (Oẏateki) - Summer Student provides support to the department by assisting with Oẏateki project initiatives and performs administrative functions while maintaining a high degree of accuracy and careful handling of highly confidential and sensitive information.

As an employee of SIIT, this position will positively promote and create an environment that demonstrates SIIT's vision, mission and mandate.

General Accountability

The Strategic Projects Assistant (Oẏateki) - 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:

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Specific Accountabilities_**- Providing assistance in research, development, and implementation of marketing and other project initiatives

Assist with updates to social media, website, and materials
Provide professional administrative assistance to your direct supervisor and to employees in the department to support the accomplishment of business activities
Assist in maintaining the filing systems of the department
Carry out quality control of data entry as required
Receive, sort, and send mail, courier packages, and other deliveries
Handle and process documents with confidentiality and compliance while exercising best practice with administrative procedures.
Assist with records management, records destruction and file maintenance physical and electronic as well as the retention and destruction of documents
Provide administrative support to the department including photocopying, faxing, filing documents and reports and maintaining files
Provide support and backup coverage in the office during periods of high workload and absences
Assist with special projects as requested
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 fulltime students during the preceding academic year and who intend to return to school on a fulltime basis in the next academic year

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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._