About the role
Clerk Typist
Competition #
8867
Job Title
Clerk Typist
Department
Patient Services
Status
Temporary (November 2025 - April 2026)
Work Type
Part-time
Affiliation
CUPE Clerical
Shift Assignment
Days
Bilingualism Required
Yes
Police Check Requirement
N/A
Site
RLHC-CUPE Clerical
Salary Information
$28.80 - $30.28 / hour
Application Closing Date
October 15, 2025
Purpose: Order/Entry of laboratory tests, labelling, accessioning of all types of laboratory samples. Filing of histology blocks and slides. Types and photocopies routine correspondence, maintains files and completes various forms, e.g. shipping orders and purchase requisitions. Orders adequate supplies, maintains office equipment, and provides information to staff upon request, e.g. scheduling and payroll. Answers and directs phone calls and pages staff as required.
Education and Training:
- Successful completion of grade twelve or equivalent (i.e. General Education Development (GED) or Academic and Career Entrance (ACE).
- Ministry of Labour “Worker Health and Safety Awareness in 4 Steps” training certificate is required.
Experience:
- Minimum of six (6) months recent relevant experience.
Knowledge/Skills/Ability:
- Demonstrated knowledge of and proficiency in Medical Terminology.
- Demonstrated ability to type a minimum of 50 w.p.m.
- Proficiency in data entry and familiarity with computerized Patient Information Systems.
- Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office software, i.e. Excel, Word and Outlook.
- Demonstrated excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the proven ability to communicate effectively with patients, physicians and other health care professionals.
- Demonstrated excellent organizational skills and the ability to function in a multi-tasked environment.
Personal Suitability:
-
Demonstrated positive work record and good attendance record.
Selection Process: Candidates will be selected for this position on the basis of their skill, ability, experience and qualifications as identified in the resume and completed Application Form submitted. The Hospital reserves the right to conduct a formal interview where required.
Health Sciences North is committed to providing accommodations to applicants with disabilities to enable their participation in the recruitment, assessment, selection and hiring stages of employment.
HSN THANKS ALL APPLICANTS.
ONLY THOSE SELECTED FOR INTERVIEWS WILL BE CONTACTED.
WE WILL NOT ACCEPT APPLICATIONS AFTER THE CLOSING DATE AND TIME.
About Health Sciences North
Health Sciences North/Horizon Santé-Nord (HSN) is a new approach to delivering the highest quality patient care, research, teaching and learning to Northern Ontario and beyond. It is a network of integrated facilities and programs working together for the benefit of our patients, communities, physicians, researchers, staff and learners in the areas of prevention, diagnosis, treatment and care.
HSN offers a variety of programs and services that meet many patient care needs, with leading regional programs in the areas of cardiac care, oncology, nephrology, trauma and rehabilitation.
About the role
Clerk Typist
Competition #
8867
Job Title
Clerk Typist
Department
Patient Services
Status
Temporary (November 2025 - April 2026)
Work Type
Part-time
Affiliation
CUPE Clerical
Shift Assignment
Days
Bilingualism Required
Yes
Police Check Requirement
N/A
Site
RLHC-CUPE Clerical
Salary Information
$28.80 - $30.28 / hour
Application Closing Date
October 15, 2025
Purpose: Order/Entry of laboratory tests, labelling, accessioning of all types of laboratory samples. Filing of histology blocks and slides. Types and photocopies routine correspondence, maintains files and completes various forms, e.g. shipping orders and purchase requisitions. Orders adequate supplies, maintains office equipment, and provides information to staff upon request, e.g. scheduling and payroll. Answers and directs phone calls and pages staff as required.
Education and Training:
- Successful completion of grade twelve or equivalent (i.e. General Education Development (GED) or Academic and Career Entrance (ACE).
- Ministry of Labour “Worker Health and Safety Awareness in 4 Steps” training certificate is required.
Experience:
- Minimum of six (6) months recent relevant experience.
Knowledge/Skills/Ability:
- Demonstrated knowledge of and proficiency in Medical Terminology.
- Demonstrated ability to type a minimum of 50 w.p.m.
- Proficiency in data entry and familiarity with computerized Patient Information Systems.
- Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office software, i.e. Excel, Word and Outlook.
- Demonstrated excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the proven ability to communicate effectively with patients, physicians and other health care professionals.
- Demonstrated excellent organizational skills and the ability to function in a multi-tasked environment.
Personal Suitability:
-
Demonstrated positive work record and good attendance record.
Selection Process: Candidates will be selected for this position on the basis of their skill, ability, experience and qualifications as identified in the resume and completed Application Form submitted. The Hospital reserves the right to conduct a formal interview where required.
Health Sciences North is committed to providing accommodations to applicants with disabilities to enable their participation in the recruitment, assessment, selection and hiring stages of employment.
HSN THANKS ALL APPLICANTS.
ONLY THOSE SELECTED FOR INTERVIEWS WILL BE CONTACTED.
WE WILL NOT ACCEPT APPLICATIONS AFTER THE CLOSING DATE AND TIME.
About Health Sciences North
Health Sciences North/Horizon Santé-Nord (HSN) is a new approach to delivering the highest quality patient care, research, teaching and learning to Northern Ontario and beyond. It is a network of integrated facilities and programs working together for the benefit of our patients, communities, physicians, researchers, staff and learners in the areas of prevention, diagnosis, treatment and care.
HSN offers a variety of programs and services that meet many patient care needs, with leading regional programs in the areas of cardiac care, oncology, nephrology, trauma and rehabilitation.