Health Careers Manitoba

Administrative Assistant

Health Careers Manitoba

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Altona • 🇨🇦 Canada

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Job Level

JuniorMid-Level

About the role

  • Reporting to the Director, Manager or Lead, the Administrative Assistant is responsible for performing general administrative and clerical duties for the designated program or department.
  • 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.

Requirements

  • Minimum two (2) years of previous clerical experience required.
  • Experience in a health care environment preferred.
  • Grade 12 or equivalent.
  • Completion of a recognized administrative/secretarial program preferred, or a suitable combination of education and experience.
  • Demonstrated ability using Microsoft Office including; Word, Excel, Access, Power Point, Outlook, Teams, etc. required.
  • Strong organizational, interpersonal, problem solving, verbal and written communication skills.
  • Demonstrated effective oral and written communication skills.
  • Demonstrated proficiency in computer applications and in particular Microsoft Office programs.
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
  • Must be able to exercise initiative and independent judgment in determining work priorities.
  • Ability to work with a variety of sensitive information and to maintain confidentiality.
  • Proficiency of both official languages is essential for target and designated bilingual positions.
  • Good work and attendance record.
  • Requires a valid Class 5 driver’s license, an all-purpose insured vehicle and liability insurance of at least $1,000,000.
Benefits
  • Satisfactory Criminal Record Check, Vulnerable Sector Search, Adult Abuse Registry Check and Child Abuse Registry Check.
  • Reasonable accommodation related to the materials or activities used throughout the selection process.

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard skills
clerical experienceMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft AccessMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft Teamscomputer applicationsbilingual proficiencyadministrative/secretarial program
Soft skills
organizational skillsinterpersonal skillsproblem solvingverbal communicationwritten communicationinitiativeindependent judgmentconfidentialityability to work independentlywork priorities
Certifications
valid Class 5 driver’s license