Switchboard Operator

AB
On-site
Posted Nov 7, 2026
1 position

$23.52–$28.60 / hour

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Employment type: Full-time
Minimum education: High school
Posting language: English

Job summary

Handle incoming and outgoing calls, provide non-technical information, and direct callers to the appropriate facility areas. Initiate communications for emergency situations, support inter-hospital communications, and perform related clerical duties.

Job details

Your Opportunity: Reporting to the Switchboard Supervisor, the incumbent represents Covenant Health and its values as a first point of contact and plays an integral role in the health care system by responding to incoming and outgoing calls and requests that supports clinical processes and emergency responses for multiple Covenant Health sites. This position initiates communication responses to emergency situations, such as Cardiac Arrests, Code Reds and Disasters, performs a variety of inter-hospital communications functions and clerical duties as required. Please note: Classification Under Review. Description: The Switchboard Operator is responsible for responding to incoming and outgoing calls and requests for non-technical information. The Switchboard Operator directs calls to appropriate areas of the facilities. This position is covered by the terms and conditions of the CUPE 2111 Collective Agreement. Classification: Switchboard Operator Union: COV CUPE 2111 Unit and Program: Health Information Management, Switchboard Primary Location: Misericordia Community Hosp Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 0.00 Posting End Date: 13-NOV-2026 Employee Class: Casual/Relief Date Available: 07-DEC-2026 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: Varies Shifts per cycle: Varies Shift Pattern: Evenings, Nights, Weekends Days Off: Other Minimum Salary: $23.52 Maximum Salary: $28.60 Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable Required Qualifications: High School diploma or recognized equivalent required. Additional Required Qualifications: Six months recent related Switchboard or call centre experience required Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered. Ability to respond in a direct, calm and professional manner to emergency and stressful situations including but not limited to Emergency Code Condition calls, medical emergency calls and fire alarm calls. Adept with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook and Excel) required. Working knowledge of medical terminology required, with a medical terminology course preferred. Excellent listening and comprehension skills. Excellent communications skills involving speaking, listening, reading and writing. Ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to maintain customer focus while performing duties. Must be able to recognize and strictly maintain confidential information. Preferred Qualifications: Ability to work effectively and independently within timelines and with frequent interruptions.

What you’ll do

Requirements

A high school diploma or recognized equivalent and six months of recent switchboard or call centre experience are required; an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. Candidates must communicate calmly during emergencies, use Microsoft Office, understand medical terminology, maintain confidentiality, and work with minimal supervision.