Administrative Assistant, Health Services

Full job description

Limited Competition

This job opening is limited to residents living within 25 kilometers of Inuvik, NT.

Department Information

The Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority (NTHSSA) offers challenging and exciting careers in health and social services delivery and administration in Canada’s North. The Territorial Authority has service locations in communities across the territory and a staff of more than 1,600 serving over 43,000 residents of the NWT and 5,+00 residents of the Kitikmeot Region of Nunavut. Challenging work, welcoming communities, and expanded opportunities are some of the benefits offered to employees of the NTHSSA.

Job Information

Located in the Administration area of the Inuvik Regional Hospital (IRH) the Administrative Assistant, Health Services reports directly to the Senior Regional Manager, Health Services (SRMHS), and provides administrative support to the health services unit. The position is cross trained and provides coverage to other administrative areas in the NTHSSA-BDR. This position may take on special tasks, projects, and assignments which are confidential and other sensitive in nature.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of travel and accommodation booking processes

Knowledge of general office duties and records management, including ARCS and ORCS (Administrative Records Classification/Operational Records Classification) systems

Knowledge of proficiency in a variety of word processing, data collection, spreadsheet and information exchange software programs

Interpersonal skills and the ability to interact with clients who are emotionally stressed and staff who are under significant time pressures and emotional strain

Time management skills and ability to problem solve

Able to work independently, and prioritize on an ongoing basis

Able to summarize a large amount of information to succinct and readable formats

Sensitivity and respect for all cultures and traditions, with knowledge of the culture and traditions of the northern and Indigenous people

Typically, the above qualifications would be attained by:

The equivalent of a two (2) year Business Administration or Communications program with three (3) years of experience in a relevant field.

Equivalencies may include but are not limited to:

Executive Assistant Diploma from an accredited learning institution and a minimum of 3 years' experience working in a fast-paced health or business environment.

GNWT Inquiries

Inquiries Only:

Inuvik HR Client Service Centre

Department of Finance

Government of the Northwest Territories

1st FLOOR ALEX MOSES GREENLAND BUILDING

BOX 186+

INUVIK, NT X0E 0T0

Tel (867) 678-8071 Ext 15644

Fax (867) 678-6620

jobsinuvik@gov.nt.ca

Note: If you do not receive electronic notification confirming receipt of your application, please follow up via telephone.