Find your rewarding career in a vibrant and diverse community within Southern Health-Santé Sud. Our organization is privileged to provide care for people at every point in their lives.

Partnering with our communities, we provide safe, accessible and sustainable people-centered health care. We are proud to work in collaboration with all our partners within and throughout our diverse region: seven First Nations Communities, Francophone, Métis, Mennonite and Hutterite communities as well as a growing number of immigrants from all over the world.

Be part of the Southern Health-Santé Sud team, who is rooted in what matters most. Join a region that offers a lifestyle like no other – a safe, peaceful, beautiful, fulfilling life for you and your family.

Position Overview

Reporting to the Director Health Services and/or Manager Health Services - Acute Care, the Administrative Assistant is responsible for providing administrative duties to develop, organize and maintain databases within the portfolio.

This includes working with confidential information, maintaining personnel files, finance functions, clerical functions, office and data management, documentation, communications and other duties as assigned.

The incumbent exercises the appropriate level of initiative and independent judgment in determining work priorities, work methods to be employed and action to be taken on unusual matters. The position functions in a manner that is consistent with the mission, vision and values; and the policies of Southern Health-Santé Sud.

Experience

• Minimum two (2) years directly-related administrative experience or equivalent.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• Grade twelve (12) education or equivalent.
• Graduate of a recognized Administrative Assistant Program or equivalent.

Certification/Licensure/Registration

Not Applicable

Qualifications and Skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications and Outlook/Email.
• Knowledge of Health Care collective agreements would be an asset.
• Demonstrated keyboarding speed of 55 words per minute.
• Demonstrated ability to problem-solve, dealing with inquiries, concerns and or/occurrences.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively manage workload by establishing priorities.
• Demonstrated knowledge of customer service concepts and practices.
• Demonstrated effective oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated strong interpersonal and effective organizational skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment along with ability to work independently with minimal supervision in a multi-tasking environment.
• Demonstrated ability to learn and adapt to new computerized programs.
• Given the cultural diversity of our region, the ability to respect and promote a culturally diverse population is required.
• Proficiency of both official languages is essential for target and designated bilingual positions.
• Demonstrated ability to respect confidentiality including paper, electronic formats and other mediums.
• Good work attendance record.

Physical Requirements

• Demonstrated ability to meet the physical and mental demands of the job.
• No hazardous or significantly unpleasant conditions.
• May work occasionally evenings and weekends as necessary.
• Will be required to travel to other regional facilities as the position duties may require.