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Description

The Saskatchewan Firearms Office is hiring Program Assistants in Saskatoon to support the administration of the Federal Firearms Act and promote safe, responsible firearms licensing and regulation. Reporting to the Operations Coordinator, you will manage office operations, provide client service to Firearms Officers, the public, businesses, and partner agencies, and work closely with police, RCMP, and court services. The role requires strong multitasking, attention to detail, sound judgment, and excellent written and verbal communication.

Key duties include general office administration, records management, mail processing, purchasing, responding to inquiries, preparing reports and legal documents, tracking cases and expenditures, processing applications and decisions, interpreting legislation, and supporting financial tasks such as invoicing and auditing. You will use various software systems and ensure accuracy, confidentiality, and timely work.

Preferred candidates have a certificate or diploma in Office or Business Administration, experience in office operations, financial processes, and familiarity with the Canadian Firearms Program. Employment requires completing the Canadian Firearms Safety Course, obtaining a PAL/RPAL, passing RCMP security checks, and holding a valid drivers license. The role requires reliability, discretion, teamwork, occasional travel, flexible hours, and light physical activity. The position offers competitive salary, benefits, pension, EDOs, and supports workplace diversity.