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Company: IWK Health

Req ID: 224325 Department/Program: Travelling Clinics, Children's Medical Care Location: Halifax   Type of Employment: Temporary Hourly PT long-assignment (30% FTE) for 12 months x 1 position(s) Start Date: ASAPUnion Status: NSGEU Off&Cler, Admin Professionals Bargaining UnitCompensation: $23.6572 - $26.7684 /hourClosing Date: 30 July 2026 (Applications are accepted until 23:59 Atlantic Time)

IWK Health is a respected academic health sciences centre located in Halifax, Nova Scotia, providing tertiary and primary care for two million children, youth, adults and families each year across the Atlantic region. We have a team of approximately 4000 employees, physicians, volunteers and learners at sites across Nova Scotia. People build careers with IWK Health with our focus on training and mentorship opportunities. We recognize each other’s talent and celebrate our successes. We collaborate in modern facilities or virtually from home, align our work to our values, and enjoy access to enhanced benefits and wellness programs. We are proud to support our patients, families, and communities and are grateful for the generous donor support we receive.

Promoting an anti-racist environment and calling out discrimination as we work and provide care is important to us. We are located in Mi’kma’ki, the unceded and ancestral territory of the Mi’kmaq people. Working in Mi’kma’ki and providing care to those across Atlantic Canada is a shared privilege with the original inhabitants who have lived here for many thousands of years prior to colonization. There are 13 First Nation communities across Nova Scotia, and more than 50 historic African Nova Scotian communities who also have a long, deep, and complex history dating back over 400 years. We have the highest percentage of people with disabilities in the country. Nova Scotia has the highest proportion of transgender and non-binary people of any other province or territory in the country. We are active in our work to eliminate discrimination, but have more work to do to build that trust, acknowledge our biases, and reduce the barriers our diverse communities face. We want IWK Health to be a safe and supportive space of equity and belonging in the care we provide and the employment we offer. We welcome all interested persons who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotians, Persons of Colour, Immigrants/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply to support our goal for our workforce to be representative of the patients, families, and communities that we care for at all job levels.The Opportunity The Administrative Assistant II provides high-quality administrative, secretarial, and organizational support to the direct clinical manager, staff, and other Travelling Clinics department members in the assigned area. They are vital to the efficient operation and work of the Travelling Clinics Department and are able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. The Administrative Assistant II is able to function independently, prioritizing and dealing with time constraints and multitasking without sacrificing accuracy and attention to detail. They are supportive of the IWK Health Centre’s commitment to Family Centred Care by ensuring a welcoming environment is provided to the patients and families we serve.Hours of Work TBDYour Qualifications

Minimum of a High School diploma or G.E.D. required. Graduate of a recognized Office Administration Program is required. Minimum six (6) months of experience in a related administrative/secretarial role required. A combination of equivalent education and experience may be considered. Advanced working knowledge of MS Office programs required. Minimum keyboarding speed of 60 wpm required. (Testing may be conducted on candidates). Experience in MEDITECH and CIS preferred. Demonstrated knowledge of medical terminology an asset. Demonstrated initiative, self-motivated, and able to work with minimal supervision required. Demonstrated accuracy and attention to detail. Proven attention to detail, excellent organization, prioritization, and analytical skills required. Excellent judgment, diplomacy, and discretion in handling confidential and/or sensitive materials are essential. Team player with strong interpersonal skills and flexibility in meeting workload demands. Competencies in other languages an asset. Thank you for your interest in IWK Health.   Please note that we only contact applicants selected for interview/testing. If we invite you to participate in an assessment process (such as an interview or testing), you have the right to request accommodation. Please discuss your needs when invited to the assessment process.   This is a Admin Professionals bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. Successful applicants changing unions, bargaining units, or employment status are advised to seek clarification regarding their seniority, benefits, and vacation entitlement and/or usage, prior to accepting the position.   An offer of employment is conditional upon the completion and satisfactory results of all applicable background checks and confirmation of credentials.   If you are an employee of IWK Health, please apply through the internal careers page to ensure you are flagged as an internal applicant.