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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 Regina.

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.


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:

- Office Management /Operational and Administrative support/assistance;
- Records Management;
- Financial and accounting; and
- Operation of various software programs, databases, systems and programs.
- Knowledge/familiarity of the Canadian Firearms Program services and the Firearms Act/relevant legislation.