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Administrative Assistant to Director - Emergency Department

Nova Scotia Health Authority
Sydney, NS, CA
$23,78-$29,73 an hour
Permanent
Full-time

About the Opportunity

The Administrative Assistant is responsible for providing comprehensive administrative support to the Director(s) by effectively coordinating the day-to-day operation of the Director’s office.

The position coordinates all administrative activities, establishes administrative procedures and guidelines and acts as a liaison with the executive assistants and administrative assistants within the portfolio and across the health authority.

This position provides support to assigned networks, individuals, committees or working groups, as well as supports other members of policy and planning.

This position works closely with the Executive Assistant to the VP, Quality and System Performance, Corporate / Zone Executive Assistants, and Administrative Assistant to the other Networks.

About You

We would love to hear from you if you have the following :

  • Post-Secondary diploma in a recognized office administration, business administration or secretarial program
  • Undergraduate degree is an asset
  • International Association of Administrative Professionals (IAAP) certification is an asset
  • A minimum of 5-7 years of progressively responsible experience, providing administrative support and office coordination at the executive level, preferably within healthcare and within an integrated service model provided throughout several locations with multiple partners and stakeholders.
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal, prioritizing and organizational skills are required.
  • Demonstrated competencies requiring advanced skills and abilities in all facets of modern office practices and technology and with information and meeting technologies.
  • Experience utilizing technology in meeting planning to create efficiencies and streamline tracking and retrieval of information.
  • Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred

Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.

Hours

Permanent, Full-time position; 75 hours bi-weekly

Compensation and Incentives

$23.78 - $29.73 Hourly

Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan.

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