Clerk II - Public Health-Healthy Living

Southern Health-Santé Sud; Manitoba; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health organization in Manitoba seeks a Clerk 2 for the Public Health-Healthy Living sector. This role entails clerical support, managing databases, and interacting with health professionals, making it essential to have strong communication and organizational skills. Candidates should have relevant experience and education, with a commitment to quality service in a diverse community.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year full-time equivalent clerical experience in the last five years required.
• Proficient in both official languages is essential for designated bilingual positions.

Responsibilities

• Provides clerical support to the Public Health department.
• Maintains accuracy of regional and local databases.
• Responds to internal and external requests.

Skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office Applications

Knowledge of general office procedures

Demonstrated oral and written communication skills

Demonstrated decision making and problem-solving skills

Ability to respect and promote a culturally diverse population

Education

Completion of a Business Administration or Office Administration Program

Job description

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.

Experience

• Minimum of one (1) year full time equivalent clerical experience in the last five (5) years.

Education (Degree / Diploma / Certificate)

• Completion of a Business Administration or Office Administration Program from an accredited institution.
• Other suitable combinations of education and experience may be considered.

Certification / Licensure / Registration

Not Applicable

Qualifications and Skills

• 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.
• Given the cultural diversity of our region, the ability to respect and promote a culturally diverse population is required.
• 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.

Physical Requirements

• Demonstrated ability to meet the physical and mental demands of the job.
• No hazardous or significantly unpleasant conditions.
• May work occasionally evenings and weekends as necessary.
• Will be required to travel to other regional facilities as the position duties may require.

Applicants may request reasonable accommodation related to the materials or activities used throughout the selection process. Southern Health-Santé Sud, in partnership with the Indigenous community, is committed to increasing the representation of Indigenous people within all levels of our workforce. Indigenous applicants are encouraged to apply and to voluntarily self-identify as being of Indigenous descent in their cover letter / application. Completes and maintains Satisfactory Criminal Record Check, Vulnerable Sector Search, Adult Abuse Registry Check and Child Abuse Registry Check. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred. All Health Care Workers are required to be immunized as a condition of employment in accordance with Southern Health-Santé Sud policy. Please include three work-related references with your job application from persons who are not related to you but have direct knowledge of your current and past work performance. Consistent with the French Language Services Policy of the Government of Manitoba and Southern Health-Santé Sud’s FLS Policy, we are committed to offering services in English and French in designated program / service areas serving French-speaking communities within Southern Health-Santé Sud. If no candidates satisfy the bilingual qualification, candidates meeting all other qualifications may be considered for this position. Please be advised that job competitions for union represented positions may be grieved by internal represented applicants. Should a selection grievance be filed, information from the competition file may be provided to the grievor's representative. Personal information irrelevant to the grievance and other information protected under legislation will be redacted.