Office Administration Essentials is a supported Essential Skills for the Workplace (ESWP) program. ESWPs are provincially funded training programs designed to prepare learners for direct entry into employment. Unlike traditional classroom-based programs, ESWPs combine foundational education, technical skills training, and workplace‑focused “power skills” with real‑world experience through employer practicums. The goal is simple: learners are job‑ready and employable by the end of the program.
In addition to technical competencies, the program emphasizes essential workplace skills—what we call power skills—such as accountability, collaboration, communication, problem‑solving, adaptability, time management, and stress management. These skills are consistently identified by employers as critical to workplace success.
Saskatchewan Polytechnic is committed to building a diverse and representative workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We recognize that First Nations, Métis, and Inuit peoples have been historically underrepresented in the labour market due to systemic barriers, and that advancing reconciliation includes addressing these inequities within our own institution. Strengthening Indigenous representation among employees is a priority in Sask Polytech’s Inclusive Excellence: Equity, Diversity, Inclusion & Reconciliation Strategy 2025–2030.
In alignment with Section 48 of The Saskatchewan Human Rights Code, and in partnership with the Saskatchewan Polytechnic Faculty Association, we will prioritize candidates who meet the qualifications for this position. Applicants who identify as First Nations, Métis, or Inuit are encouraged to voluntarily self-identify during the application process. Self-identification information is kept confidential and supports our reconciliation commitments and efforts to foster inclusive and culturally grounded learning and working environments. Choosing not to self-identify will not negatively impact an applicant’s consideration.
