Job Summary

To support, and assist the execution of major strategic and operational projects within Saskatoon Land, while also providing support for day-to-day sales and financial processes as needed. This role blends project management support, business operations, and functional support, ensuring effective implementation of new systems and continuous service delivery.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Support cross-functional implementation of key business initiatives, including enterprise system deploymentsand maintenance, asset review programs, and large-scale data and records management migrations.
• Assist in the development and maintenance of project plans, timelines and deliverables. Track milestones,risks, and dependencies across key initiative projects. Facilitate communication between internal stakeholders and external vendors.
• Support user adoption through training coordination and documentation. Assist with change managementstrategies to ensure smooth transitions and contribute to the development of documentation such asworkflows, procedures, and user guidance.
• Provide backup support to Sales functions in all land categories as required, including assisting with land option and sales transactions, market land releases, leases, payments and other related administrativeprocesses.
• Maintains the Eligible Contractor Listing. Verifies eligibility of all customers prior to processing land sales in the Land Department financial system. Monitors customer compliance with purchasing, warranty and building requirements.
• Communicates with purchasers, contractors, lawyers, other civic departments, and the public regarding land sales and leases.
• Assists with the training of new sales staff, as required.
• Perform a range of administrative support functions for the department, which may include officeadministrative tasks, financial processing (accounts receivable and payable), and program administration.
• Perform all website editor functions for Finance & Sales content. Ensure information is accurate, current,and aligned with organizational standards.
• Reviews, edits, and distributes a variety of correspondence for the Department, including reports forCouncil and Committees of Council. Ensures reports are submitted prior to deadlines.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education, Training and Experience Requirements:

• Diploma in a related discipline or an equivalent combination of education and land development property transaction experience.
• 5+ years of experience in business operations, finance, or administrative services.
• Experience in assisting project management, including planning and execution, would be considered an asset.
• Experience with enterprise system implementations (ERP, land management, records systems)

Knowledge, Abilities and Skills:

• Strong project organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines simultaneously
• Considerable knowledge of business process analysis, system design and implementation.
• Considerable knowledge of land sales, legal agreements and the tendering process.
• Knowledge of basic financial processes (A/R, A/P)
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of civic staff, including senior administration and elected officials.
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities
• Strong documentation and reporting skills
• Adaptability and ability to work across both project and operational environments
• Demonstrated skill in the use of a computer using the Microsoft Office suite.