Administrative Assistant to Manager, Health - Halifax, Canada - IWK Health Centre

IWK Health Centre

Verified Company

Halifax, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Company :

IWK Health**:

Req ID:147039

Department/Program:
Children's Surgical & Critical Care, Children's Health Program

Location:
Halifax

Type of Employment:
Temporary Hourly PT long-assignment (50% FTE) x 1 position(s)

Start Date:

ASAP

Union Status:
Non-union position

Compensation:
$20.9533**:

- **$ /hour

Closing Date:
January 2, 2023 (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.

The Opportunity:

Hours of Work:

Monday-Friday; 37.5 hours bi-weekly.

Your Qualifications:

Minimum High School Diploma or GED required.
Graduate of a recognized Office Administration Program required.
Minimum three (3) years' experience providing administrative/secretarial support required, to management level preferred.
Keyboarding skills of 60 wpm required; maximum four (4) allowable errors (skills testing on shortlisted applicants may be conducted).
Excellent judgment, diplomacy and discretion in handling confidential and/or sensitive information required.
Demonstrated superior IT skills with a thorough working knowledge of Windows, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook required
Proven time management and problemsolving skills required.
Demonstrated excellent organizational skills, strong communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills required. Excellent skill in minute taking
Proven ability to act decisively and to exercise a high degree of initiative and selfmotivation required.
Ability to work independently with mínimal direction and/or supervision required.
Demonstrated high regard for quality, accuracy and attention to detail required.
Demonstrated ability to function effectively in a stressful environment with multiple deadlines and concurrent activities
Previous experience in a health care environment an asset.
Experience with SAP/HASP, Success Factors (HR), eSource, Sharepoint and internet an asset.
Competencies in other languages considered 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 Management/Non Union 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.

Additionally, as per Nova Scotia's COVID-19 Vaccine mandate, any offer of employment will be conditional upon submitting proof of full vaccination status.

Medical exceptions or any other kind of requested exception based upon the Health Centre's obligations pursuant to the Nova Scotia Human Rights Code will be considered on a case-by-case basis

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