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Executive Assistant

  • Saskatoon, SK, Canada

Full-time

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Original job description

Greater Saskatoon Catholic Schools invites applications for a full-time permanent, out-of-scope Executive Assistant 2 position serving GSCS Learning Services.

Serving over 23,000 students, Greater Saskatoon Catholic Schools is Saskatchewan’s largest Catholic school division. Our 43 elementary schools and seven high schools serve Saskatoon and area, Martensville, Warman, Humboldt and Biggar. The Learning Services Division is primarily responsible for professional staffing, student demographics and the learning program. This position provides confidential executive and administrative support to the Learning Services Division and works closely across the executive leadership team. The Executive Assistant 2 is a highly skilled and dynamic individual who acts as the primary administrative support for superintendents who lead our schools, as well the point of contact for interactions with our diocesan and eparchial community, volunteers, external stakeholders, and members of the public. Those suited to this role will demonstrate professionalism, discretion, sound judgment, and strong organizational skills.

Required qualifications and competencies include:

  • Participating member of a Catholic community and demonstrated understanding of the Catholic faith and the ability to support the mission and values of Greater Saskatoon Catholic Schools
  • Post-secondary certification or degree in Business Administration, Office Administration, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in supporting and serving executive and senior leadership positions
  • Technical proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 applications and the ability to master and guide others in the implementation of a variety of Division software programs. Experience in SharePoint and Clevr considered an asset
  • The ability to establish priorities, manage deadlines and work intuitively as well as independently
  • Demonstrated ability to manage confidential, sensitive, and time-sensitive matters with professionalism, diplomacy, sound judgment, and discretion while working effectively with a variety of stakeholders
  • Seek and identify opportunities to increase efficiency and improve administrative processes, systems, and workflows
  • Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills, with a commitment to service, collaboration, professionalism, and positive working relationships
  • Uses active listening techniques to understand effectively and adapt the communication to respond to the audience and situational requirements
  • Demonstrated ability to identify opportunities for process improvement, maintain a high level of accuracy and quality in work, and adapt effectively to changing priorities and organizational needs
  • In addition, preference may be given to candidates with demonstrated oral and written communication skills in one or more languages beyond English, such as French, Ukrainian, Cree or Michif
  • Internal candidates who demonstrate a strong foundation in administrative support, exceptional initiative, professionalism, and the potential to successfully advance into executive-level support are also encouraged to apply

Working Conditions may include:

  • Full-time position based on a 36.25-hour work week
  • May occasionally require working evenings and weekends, or on demand in alignment with

project requirements

  • May occasionally require access and use of a vehicle for off-site meeting preparations,

purchasing of supplies and event coordination / management

  • Requires proficiency with computer-based tools and systems, with extended periods of

focused screen time as part of daily responsibilities

Inquires may be directed to Bronwynn Cutts, Executive Assistant to the Director of Education and

Corporate Governance Advisor (306-659-7002, BCutts@gscs.ca).

Candidates seeking this position must complete the online application process.

http://www.applitrack.com/gscs/onlineapp/ - Job Opportunity 4429 - Executive Assistant 2 – Learning

Services Division. A cover letter and résumé are to be submitted online before 12:00 p.m. noon, on

Friday, November 20, 2026. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Applicants are invited to contact Human Resource Services humanresource@gscs.ca with technical

support questions.

Greater Saskatoon Catholic Schools is committed to achieving and maintaining a workforce which

reflects and affirms the diversity of our school division. Applications are encouraged from First

Nations, Métis and Inuit candidates.

Rooted in faith. Growing in knowledge. Reaching out to transform the world.

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Responsibilities

Provide confidential executive and administrative support to the Learning Services Division, including serving as the primary administrative support for superintendents and working closely with the executive leadership team. Coordinate communication and interactions with the diocesan and eparchial community, volunteers, external stakeholders, and the public, while helping improve administrative processes and workflows.

Requirements

Requires participation in a Catholic community, understanding of the Catholic faith, and post-secondary education in business or office administration (or equivalent education and experience). Candidates need seven years of progressively responsible executive or senior leadership support experience, proficiency with Microsoft Office 365, and strong organizational, communication, discretion, and process-improvement skills.

Skills

  • Executive Administrative Support
  • Confidentiality
  • Discretion
  • Sound Judgment
  • Organization
  • Microsoft Office 365
  • SharePoint
  • Clevr
  • Deadline Management
  • Prioritization
  • Communication
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Relationship Building
  • Active Listening
  • Process Improvement
  • Stakeholder Collaboration

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Hiring contact

Bronwynn Cutts

Hiring contact email

BCutts@gscs.ca

Categories

  • Administrative
  • Education
  • Management & Leadership

Keywords

  • Learning Services
  • Executive Assistant
  • Executive Administrative Support
  • Confidential Support
  • Catholic Education
  • Business Administration
  • Office Administration
  • Microsoft Office 365
  • SharePoint
  • Clevr
  • Superintendents
  • Executive Leadership
  • Stakeholder Relations
  • Diocesan Community
  • Eparchial Community
  • Volunteer Coordination
  • Deadline Management
  • Prioritization
  • Confidentiality
  • Discretion
  • Sound Judgment
  • Process Improvement
  • Administrative Workflows
  • Active Listening
  • Communication
  • Relationship Building
  • Service
  • Collaboration

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