Clerk 2 - Public Health-Healthy Living
About The Position
Under the general guidance of a designated Public Health-Healthy Living professional (i.e. Public Health Nurse, Healthy Living Facilitator, or Healthy Baby/Towards Flourishing Coordinator), and directly reporting to the Director Health Services or Manager Health Services, the Clerk 2 - Public Health-Healthy Living provides clerical support to the department. The incumbent is responsible to respond to internal and external requests that support regional services and initiatives and maintain accuracy of the regional and local databases. The clerk works with Public Health-Healthy Living professionals to find and report on department information as needed. 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 of one (1) year full time equivalent clerical experience in the last five (5) years.
- Completion of a Business Administration or Office Administration Program from an accredited institution.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Applications Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
- Knowledge of general office procedures.
- Knowledge in the use of general office equipment.
- Demonstrated oral and written communication skills.
- Demonstrated decision making and problem-solving skills and abilities.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and as member of a team.
- Demonstrated ability to show attention to detail and accuracy.
- Demonstrated ability to establish effective and professional working relationships.
- Ability to respect and promote a culturally diverse population.
- Proficiency of both official languages is essential for target and designated bilingual positions.
- Demonstrated ability to respect confidentiality including paper, electronic formats and other mediums.
- Good work and attendance record.
- Requires a valid Class 5 driver’s license, an all-purpose insured vehicle and liability insurance of at least $1,000,000.00.
- Demonstrated ability to meet the physical and mental demands of the job.
- Completes and maintains Satisfactory Criminal Record Check, Vulnerable Sector Search, Adult Abuse Registry Check and Child Abuse Registry Check.
Nice To Haves
- Other suitable combinations of education and experience may be considered.
Responsibilities
- Provides clerical support to the department.
- Responds to internal and external requests that support regional services and initiatives.
- Maintains accuracy of regional and local databases.
- Works with Public Health-Healthy Living professionals to find and report on department information as needed.
- Exercises appropriate level of initiative and independent judgment in determining work priorities, work methods to be employed and action to be taken on unusual matters.
- Functions in a manner that is consistent with the mission, vision and values; and the policies of Southern Health-Santé Sud.
Benefits
- Permanent hiring status
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
