Administrative Assistant

Yukon Government; Carcross; On-site; CAD 64,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

The Government of Yukon – Health & Social Services, Community Nursing, Carcross Centre, invites applications for a permanent full-time administrative support role in Carcross, Yukon. You will support the Primary Health Care Nurse in Charge, provide reception services, and help ensure efficient program delivery while upholding client confidentiality.

This position is based in Carcross and focuses on administrative assistance, frontline client contact, and coordination with health-centre staff

Qualifications

• Experience providing client-centred services in a public environment.
• Experience providing broad administrative support in an office.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office programs and basic computer skills.
• Knowledge of electronic filing or patient management systems.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities, attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide program and administrative support to Community Nursing at the Carcross Centre.
• Perform reception duties and assist health care teams and clients.
• Maintain client confidentiality and handle sensitive information appropriately.
• Assist with day-to-day operations to ensure efficient service delivery.

Skills

Cultural sensitivity

Client support

Confidentiality

Microsoft Office

Electronic filing

Organization skills

Teamwork

Computer literacy

Job description

Government of Yukon > Health & Social Services - Community Nursing - Carcross Centre

Location

Carcross, YT Y0B 1B0 CA (Primary)

Job Type

Permanent

End Date

Full/Part Time

Full-time

Standard Hours Bi-weekly

75

Classification

AR07

$63,710.00 - $73,642.00

Union

YEU

Days Off

Saturday/Sunday

Travel

10%

Admissibility

Open to all Candidates, Preference - Canadian Indigenous Ancestry, Preference - Yukon First Nations ancestry

This competition is open to all candidates who meet the above noted Admissibility. A hiring preference will apply for qualified candidates of Canadian Indigenous ancestry, with a priority for qualified Yukon First Nation candidates. This initiative is in support of Yukon government’s goal for a representative public service. For more information on the hiring preference visit www.yukon.ca/hiring-preference .

Job Summary and Requirements

This posting

This posting will be used to fill 1 permanent full-time positions working 75 bi-weekly. It will establish a 12-month eligibility list which may be used to fill similar positions.

This job is based in the community of Carcross in the beautiful Yukon .

Housing is not provided

About this community

Carcross is situated on the Traditional Territory of the Carcross/Tagish First Nation.

The small town of Carcross has a unique blend of gold rush history and First Nations culture, all in a stunning setting among the mountains and lakes of southern Yukon

Who we are

Community Nursing Branch is responsible for the delivery of primary and public health care through health centres situated across the Yukon. Community Nursing Branch operates 14 health centres across the territory, including 11 Community Health Centres in rural Yukon that deliver primary health care with registered nurses in an expanded scope, and 3 Community Health Centres that focus on community and public health programming.

Your role

Reporting to the Primary Health Care Nurse in Charge, this position provides program and administrative assistance to ensure effective and efficient support to programs, services and activities of Community Nursing as they are delivered at the community health centre; provides reception services; and performs other duties. The primary responsibility is providing this support to the health care team and the clients while maintaining the legal and ethical bounds of client confidentiality.

In addition to a competitive salary, we offer many additional financial and non-financial benefits.

We are the Yukon public service. Every day, we come together to serve the people who live here and make a difference in so many ways. Here, you will find the diverse opportunities you desire to develop your career while enjoying a warm sense of community and vibrant artistic, cultural, and recreational amenities, all set in a spectacular natural environment.

As part of our team, your achievements and enjoyment in both your work and personal life will be valued as you explore the many opportunities the Yukon, and the Government of Yukon, has to offer.

Important application and job requirements

Please submit your resume clearly demonstrating how you meet the qualifications below. Selections for further consideration will be based solely on the information you provide in your resume; ensure you use a month/year to month/year format and include the duties you performed in each of your positions.

• Experience providing client-centred services in a front facing public environment
• Experience providing a broad range of administrative support in an office environment, including answering phones and directing calls, collaborating with other offices, services and supports, collecting and processing financial transactions, e.g., invoicing, arranging, and taking payments

Desired knowledge, skills and suitability

If selected for an interview, candidates should have, and may be assessed on, the following:

• Cultural sensitivity and awareness
• Understanding of effective client support and confidentiality
• Computer skills and working-knowledge of Microsoft Office programs
• Knowledge of electronic filing and/or patient management systems
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Good understanding and use of computers and software
• Ability to manage multiple demands in a busy work setting

You must meet the following conditions before being hired, or within the time frame noted.

TB Screening,Valid Class 5 driver’s licence,WHMIS 2015,HIPMA (within one month of hire).

Job requirements

This job requires you to perform, and/or be exposed to, the following:

This position works in an office setting, extended periods of time are spent working on a computer preparing correspondence, reports, etc, a large part of the job requires the incumbent to work with sensitive, confidential personal information. It also requires lifting and carrying boxes of office supplies.