Established in 1976 the Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technologies (SIIT) is a First Nation governed post-secondary institution. Recognized under provincial legislation, the Institute has been conferred authority to grant certificates and diplomas. SIIT welcomes over 2400 students into our urban and community programs annually as well as serving over 6000 clients through our ten Career Centres across the province. The Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technologies is playing a significant role in Saskatchewan's economic future. You can contribute to that success while building your career.

Nature and Scope

The IT Assistant - Summer Student will have the opportunity to gain excellent experience while developing the skills necessary to be successful in their future. As an employee of SIIT, this position will positively promote and create an environment that demonstrates SIIT's vision, mission and mandate.

General Accountability

The IT Assistant - Summer Student provides administrative functions while maintaining a high degree of accuracy and careful handling of highly confidential and sensitive information. The summer student will have an opportunity to improve their teamwork and communication skills, as well as, their administrative skills and leadership capabilities. This position includes the following broad range of accountabilities:

Specific Accountabilities

• Knowledge of the functions, purposes and programs of the IT Department to answer and direct routine inquiries and promptly respond as required
• Creation and maintenance of an inventory list of all IT assets including laptops, desktops, hardware, software, and other assets.
• Assist in the mapping and labelling of ethernet ports at all permanent SIIT locations
• Management and organization of the IT storage spaces (workroom, server room, storage cage)
• Provide professional administrative assistance to your direct supervisor and to employees in your department in order to support the accomplishment of business activities
• Assist in maintaining the filing systems of the IT department
• Carry out quality control of data entry as required
• Receive, sort, and send mail, courier packages, and other equipment deliveries
• Accountable for the upkeep of employee request forms, expense claims and daily papers
• Maintain regular communication with other SIIT Administrative Staff to ensure consistency in communications, SIIT practices and procedures
• Assist with special projects and other department initiatives as requested

There may be some summer student positions that must meet the following criteria:

• First Nations and Inuit secondary and post-secondary students aged 15 to 30 inclusive
• Ordinarily resident on reserve or in recognized communities or on community lands
• Legally entitled to work in Canada
• Registered as students during the preceding academic year and who intend to return to studies in the next academic year

Position Requirements: Prior experience working with Microsoft Office suite of programs is an asset.

Required Competencies: Effective Communication, Flexible & Adaptable, Relationship Building, Results Oriented, Attention to Detail, Initiative, Client Focus, Teamwork.

This work term is from May 1, 2025 to August 29, 2025.