About Nova Scotia Health

Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with some specialized services also offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada. We’re on a mission to achieve excellence in health, healing and learning through working together, which is reflected in the hospitals, health centres and community-based programs we operate across the province.

Our passionate team of professionals provides a variety of high-quality inpatient and outpatient services including academic, tertiary, and quaternary care, as well as continuing care, primary health care, public health, and mental health and addictions. Join a diverse team of innovators, collaborators and creative thinkers today.

Nova Scotia Health employs professionals in all corners of our beautiful province. We believe there's a place here for everyone to call home, from vibrant cities with exuberant nightlife to quaint towns with picturesque trails. The work-life balance that comes with a Nova Scotia Health role means you'll have the time to explore, discover, and participate in that coveted Atlantic lifestyle. Visit us today and check out www.novascotia.com to see why more people from across the globe are moving here.

About the Opportunity

The Administrative Assistant is responsible for providing comprehensive administrative support to the Senior Director and COVID-19 Newtwork team by effectively coordinating the day-to-day operation of the Senior Director’s office. The position coordinates all administrative activities, establishes administrative procedures and guidelines and acts as a liaison with the administrative assistants within the portfolio and across the health authority. This position provides additional support to individuals, committees or working groups as assigned, as well as supports other members of the COVID Leadership group on occasion. This position works closely with the Executive Assistant of the Vice-President, providing backup as required and supporting the Executive Leadership Team as required.

About You

We would love to hear from you if you have:

• Graduated from an accredited diploma in a recognized office administration, business administration, or secretarial program
• Five (5) 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

Please ensure your resume includes all relevant education, experience, training and certifications.

Hours

Temporary, Part-Time (50%) until March 31, 2024, 35 Hours Biweekly

Salary and Incentives

$23.2232 - $29.2099 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.

Once You've Applied

Thank you for your interest in NSH. A Recruiter will reach out to you to explore whether your qualifications and skills match an opportunity.

As per the COVID-19 Mandatory Vaccination Protocol in High-Risk Settings, Nova Scotia Health requires all team members to be fully vaccinated by November 30th, 2021.

Nova Scotia Health is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity, and is representative at all job levels of the people we serve. Our priority groups are Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotians, Persons of Colour, Immigrants/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+. Members of these groups are welcome to apply and self-identify.

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Contact Us

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