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Description

The Firearms Secretariat is responsible for supporting safe communities by managing the ownership, purchase, movement, and use of firearms within the province through the administration of federal firearms legislation.

The Chief Firearms Officer requires a highly motivated, results-oriented individual to fill the position of Executive Assistant to the Chief Firearms Officer.  In this key position you will manage various policy issues and projects on behalf of the Chief Firearms Officer and provide advice and guidance to the Chief Firearms Officer on major program, policy, and administrative issues.  This position is a member of the senior management committee and represents the committees/projects.  The Executive Assistant is the Ministrys key liaison with the Ministers Office, ensuring all written and verbal requests are responded to in a timely, accurate and effective manner.

The Executive Assistant to the Chief Firearms Officer, Saskatchewan Firearms Office (SFO) will be based in Saskatoon.

To be successful in the position, you will be aware of ministry and government issues and programs, and the impact of decisions on citizens and stakeholders.  You will be sensitive to the differing needs and perspectives of multiple partners and ensure program policies are consistent with the strategic direction of the ministry and government.

Typically, the knowledge and skills required for this position will have been acquired through completion of a degree in business, public policy, public administration or a related discipline and government experience.