Administrative Assistant

Job Description

RESPEC is seeking a temporary part-time Administrative Assistant to join our team in Saskatoon. This position works on-site. 

This position supports the daily operations of RESPEC’s Saskatoon office and helps maintain a smooth, organized, and welcoming environment. The Administrative Assistant provides essential administrative support across office operations, front desk coordination, scheduling, event support, and document and expense management. 

The ideal candidate is highly organized, proactive, and comfortable managing multiple responsibilities in a professional setting. This role also supports office coordination, assists with vendor and project needs, and helps ensure the office runs efficiently day‑to‑day. 

This is a part‑time position (approximately 20 hours per week) offered as a one‑year contract, with the potential for ongoing employment based on operational requirements and organizational needs. 

Responsibilities 

• Office Administration & Front Desk — Answer and direct calls, greet visitors, support office access, and provide general administrative support locally and remotely 

• Mail, Delivery & Banking — Manage incoming/outgoing mail, courier packages, invoice scanning, and occasional banking tasks 

• Expense & Document Management — Support expense claim processing, maintain records, and handle filing, scanning, and shredding 

• Office Supplies & Inventory — Monitor and restock supplies, coordinate orders, and maintain organized inventory 

• Scheduling & Coordination — Assist with calendars, meeting coordination, and logistics using Outlook and Microsoft Teams 

• Event & Office Coordination — Help plan and support office events, team meetings, client gatherings, and seasonal celebrations 

• Office Operations & Projects — Support office moves, vendor coordination, and general office upkeep; provide additional administrative support as needed 

• Must possess a valid driver's license and maintain a clean driving record; position requires operating a company or personal vehicle during work hours for business-related travel

We do not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters. 

Qualifications

Required

• High school diploma or equivalent 

• Minimum 2 years of administrative or office experience 

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel) 

• Strong written and verbal communication skills 

• Excellent organizational and time management abilities 

• Ability to prioritize tasks and multitask effectively 

• Professional discretion when handling confidential information 

• Strong customer service mindset 

Additional Information

Compensation: Hourly wage depends experience. No benefits are offered except those that are required for statutory purposes.  

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

RESPEC is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability status, Genetic Information or Testing, Family & Medical Leave, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.