Be part of a team driving community wellness. The School of Health and Public Safety offers immersive, hands-on training for the next generation of health-care professionals. Our passionate health experts work closely with industry to transform learners into leaders.

The Opportunity

Job classification: Administrative Assistant A5903

Salary range: $46,113.60 - $49,400. Placement within the range is typically based upon a review of skills, experience, and internal equity.

Hours per week: 40

Paid leave: 3 weeks vacation per year

Deadline to apply: 4:00PM, February 9, 2026

Are you an administrative professional that thrives in a highly collaborative, dynamic environment? In the role of Administrative Assistant for the School of Health and Public Safety (HPS), you would support students, leaders, team members, and external partners. If you love data accuracy, process improvement, and student‑centered service, this role is for you.

How You'll Contribute

Administrative Support
Work as part of a collaborative team to provide high level administrative support to the School of Health and Public safety
Create reports, conduct data analysis and maintain organized and accurate student, program and staff records
Data entry into SAIT and department information technology systems; Microsoft Suite/DCU/BANNER/SMARTSHEET
Provide administrative support to the Academic Chairs and department (ex: booking meetings, minute taking, document management)
Assist in onboarding new staff and faculty; submitting IT requests, ordering supplies, training on procedures and other support tasks as assigned
Selection and Student/Applicant Management
Manage information and the data entry required for program selection, to ensure timely, service-focused selection of applicants into the SAIT programs
Verify data integrity between various SAIT systems such as Slate, Banner and other tracking documents; identifying and responding to inconsistencies
Attend online and in-person information sessions, open house and other events, to inform potential applicants of the selection process and program requirements
Internal/External Frontline Support
Provide timely, service-focused communication with applicants, students, staff and partners through email, phone and face to face interactions
Address prospective and current student inquiries; manage department and team email addresses
Provide applicant and student referrals to external and internal service providers (ex: SAIT’s Office of the Registrar, International Centre and other student services)
Meetings and Event Planning
Aid in the planning and implementation of program and department events and activities
Set-up meetings with external/internal stakeholders such as accreditation, advisory, team and program meetings
Capture and circulate accurate meeting minutes aligned to SAIT accreditation and advisory processes
Book rooms for program, team, and instructor requests; coordinate gathering supplies, food and other logistical requirements

What You Bring

Minimum of three (3) years experience in an administrative role
Frontline customer service experience is required
A diploma or Certificate in Administration, Business, or related field is required
Must possess advanced level certification in Microsoft Excel
Preference given to applicants with work experience in a post-secondary institution

We thank all applicants for their interest in joining our team! We know being ghosted is the worst, so be assured – you’ll hear from us either way. We take time to review each submission carefully and promise not to vanish.

Together, we build bold futures

At SAIT, We Equip You With The Resources You Need To Shape Bold Futures For Yourself And Our Communities. We Offer a Comprehensive Package Including

Generous time off to pursue other passions and support your wellbeing
SAIT paid premiums for medical, dental, and vision benefits so you, and your family, are well supported
Benefits supporting mental health and access to Greenshield + for virtual therapy at a reduced rate
Access to a Health Spending or Taxable Spending Account
Professional development opportunities through our Free Seat Program, tuition support, access to LinkedIn Learning and discounted Continuing Education & Professional Studies courses
Defined Benefit pension through LAPP to help you retire with confidence
Excellent dining options on campus
Free access to our fitness facilities and group fitness classes

And the perks keep on coming!

About SAIT

At SAIT, we’re building bold futures. We’re a community of tenacious problem-solvers, inventive thinkers, and passionate collaborators who believe in doing work that matters.

Named one of Alberta’s Top Employers, we’re driven by a desire to create an impact in our community. If you’re looking for a place where purpose meets possibility, you’ve found it here.

We’re committed to community and belonging 

Community and belonging is essential to achieving SAIT's vision to be a global leader in applied education. We encourage applications from women, Indigenous people, racialized people, people with disabilities, people from gender and sexually diverse communities, and/or people with intersectional identities. Learn more about Community and Belonging at SAIT .    

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

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