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Unit Clerk (TFT)

Penetanguishene, ON
CA$27 - CA$30/hour
Mid Level
full_time
temporary

Top Benefits

6% in lieu of vacation and 14% in lieu of benefits (10% if HOOPP)
Employee referral program participation
Professional training and development opportunities

About the role

POSITION TITLE

Unit Clerk

SHIFT TYPE

Weekdays, Monday - Friday

DEPT/PROGRAM

Acute Assessment Program - Level 3 (Swing)

JOB CLASS

Administrative Assistant 1

EMPLOYMENT TYPE

Temporary Full-Time up to 6 months

RATE OF PAY

$27.18-$30.44 per hour

WORK SCHEDULE

37.5 hours per week

EMPLOYEE GROUP

OPSEU

VACANCY TYPE

New Vacancy

Open

POSTING DATE

February 6, 2026

HYBRID ELIGIBLE

No

NUMBER

1

Waypoint Centre for Mental Health Care is a 315-bed academic and teaching hospital that provides specialized mental health, addiction and geriatric care. Located on the shores of Georgian Bay, we serve some of the most complex and disadvantaged individuals in Ontario and are the sole provider of high-secure forensic mental health services in the province.

The Clinical Manager of the Acute Assessment Program – Level 3 is currently seeking a Temporary Full-Time Unit Clerk. The purpose of the position is to provide clerical services to the Clinical Manager and clinical staff and to maintain patient files.

For information about funding incentives for nurses, our enhanced employee referral program, housing, orientation and other employment-related information please follow this link to our employment web page. https://www.waypointcentre.ca/get-involved/join-our-team

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

  • Ensure filing and integrity of patient records, reconciliation of admission and discharge files and preparation of all legal documentation
  • Reconciling nursing payroll and scheduling
  • Prepare legal certificates, patient notices, preparation and monitoring and distribution of all legal documentation and Mental Health Act forms (i.e. legal certificates, patient notices, certificates of renewal)
  • Provide a variety of clerical support to Program staff and patients, maintain a system for timelines, support for day-to-day requests, and gather data for statistical purposes
  • Act as the first point of contact and provide reception service
  • Arrange/coordinate client appointments, tests, and consultations
  • Ordering supplies
  • Providing administration assistance to the clinical managers, minute recording, managing and archiving documents and other assignments.

REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Post-secondary education in Medical Terminology from a recognized post-secondary institution
  • Minimum of three years recent and related experience with administrative office procedures and practices in a hospital environment preferred
  • Preference for experience with ORB and CCB processes preferred
  • Experience with providing administrative support for various court proceedings an asset
  • Recent and related experience with admission/transfer/discharge procedures is an asset
  • Strong computer skills, including proficiency with a variety of computer software including Microsoft Office Suite, Quadrant HR, and Meditech considered an asset, SMART.
  • Results oriented work ethic to work independently and undertake tasks needed to accomplish work objectives and deliver quality, consistent and timely results working individually and as part of a team.
  • Demonstrated customer service, conflict resolution, interpersonal and organizational skills
  • Proven written and verbal communication skills
  • Proven ability to adapt readily to change
  • Proven ability to work in a fast-paced environment
  • Models and promote core ethical practice, Waypoint Values, and reflect an optimistic and positive attitude
  • Preference for proficiency in French/English language skills

WHAT WE OFFER:

  • Includes 6% in lieu of vacation to start and 14% in lieu of benefits OR 10% if enrolling in HOOPP
  • Participation in the employee referral program
  • Professional training & development opportunities for eligible staff
  • Access to Waypoint’s Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP)

HOW DO I APPLY?

Waypoint employees apply through the Employee Self-Service portal at https://employees.waypointcentre.ca and external applicants apply to Join our Team, Career Opportunities | Waypoint by close of business (4:00 PM) on February 16, 2026 quoting Job ID WC25-339. Attach your cover letter and resume detailing why you are interested in this opportunity and how you meet the qualifications and key accountabilities specified.

About Waypoint Centre for Mental Health Care

Hospitals and Health Care
1001-5000

Located 150 km from Toronto on the shores of Georgian Bay in historical Penetanguishene, Waypoint is a 301-bed specialty mental health hospital providing an extensive range of acute and longer-term psychiatric inpatient as well as outpatient services.

Waypoint is proud to be an official University of Toronto teaching hospital and academic research centre and has additional academic partnerships with 40 other post secondary institutions, hospitals and organizations.

As the region's only specialty mental health hospital with the province's only maximum secure forensic mental health programs, researchers, clinicians and health care professionals collaborate within our innovative and transforming environment.

Our new campus expansion that includes 200 forensic mental health beds, a new main entrance, auditorium and classrooms, research centre and educational offices, pool and gymnasium opened in May 2014.

The Midland/ Penetanguishene area boasts four-season lifestyle opportunities ranging from outdoor recreation to cultural activities, and combining a small town feel with easy access to many urban amenities.