Surface Rights Board of Arbitration Assistant Board Secretary

at  Government of Saskatchewan

Surface Rights Board of Arbitration Assistant Board Secretary - ADM024225
Employment Type: Order-in-Council
Location(s): SK-Central West-Kindersley SK-South East-Estevan, SK-South West-Swift Current
Ministry: 023 Energy and Resources
Salary Range: $3,980-$5,174 Monthly
Grade: Order-in-Council

The Saskatchewan Surface Rights Board of Arbitration (the Board) is established via The Surface Rights Acquisition and Compensation Act (the Act) and performs an adjudicative function for landowners and mineral developers regarding:

• the terms under which a person can enter surface lands to explore for and develop oil and gas, potash, helium and lithium;
• the compensation payable to landowners to recognize the impact of these activities on their use of their property; and,
• the periodic review of surface access arrangements and the resolution of disputes arising from the implementation of Board orders.

The Board has an opportunity for an Assistant Board Secretary. Reporting to the Board Secretary, the position will provide administrative and office management support to the Board and the Board Secretary, assisting with:

• planning, organization and scheduling of Board hearings and meetings;
• recording and documentation of Board proceedings;
• authentication, publication and distribution of Board orders;
• preparation of Board correspondence and the maintenance of records;
• custody, care and recording of all applications and other documents necessary to initiate, conduct and conclude Board hearings;
• response to inquiries pertaining to the operation of the Board and the filing of applications;
• receipt and recording of any payments or fees levied in accordance with Board rules; and
• other tasks as assigned by the Board Chairperson and performing the duties of the Board Secretary when required.

The ideal candidate will be:

• a confident, highly motivated and reliable self-starter who is able to accurately and independently complete multiple tasks with frequent interruptions and within tight deadlines and various reporting relationships;
• client-focused and have the ability to communicate professionally with internal and external stakeholders clearly both orally and in writing; and
• organized and thorough to ensure quality work and must be willing to learn new skills and acquire knowledge on an ongoing basis to support Board operations

Typically, the knowledge required in this position would be obtained through a certificate/diploma in business education combined with several years of administrative experience.
The appointment to this position is subject to final approval by Order in Council.
We are committed to workplace diversity.
Hours of Work: M - Monthly Out of Scope
Number of Openings: 1
Closing Date: Oct 1, 2024, 12:59:00 A

Please refer the Job description for details