Secretary III

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

CancerCare Manitoba in Winnipeg is seeking an Administrative Assistant to support the Hope & Healing Program. The role involves reception, telephone coordination, scheduling patient appointments (nutrition services), and handling program registrations.

Responsibilities include payroll, minute taking, preparing correspondence and purchase orders, distributing resources, filing, inventory, and assisting with special projects as required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of secretarial experience.
• Excellent keyboarding skills (50 WPM).
• Proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

Responsibilities

• Receive patients and families and coordinate telephone calls.
• Schedule patient appointments (primarily for nutrition services) and manage program registrations.
• Prepare correspondence and purchase orders; handle payroll and minute taking.
• Distribute resources and materials, filing, inventory; assist with special projects as required.
• Assist with other duties as required by the program.

Skills

MS Office proficiency

Keyboarding 50 WPM

Medical terminology knowledge

Education

Administrative Training Program completion

Tools

MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Job description

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CancerCare Manitoba is a provincial agency which provides clinical and academic services and leadership for cancer control and the treatment of blood disorders . Our shared vision of leading the way in cancer controldrives every member of our team. CancerCare Manitoba is the perfect place to thrive if you're seeking a fulfilling career in an organization that is committed to its employees' well-being and professional development.

Competition #

356-26-71445

Posting End Date

October 22, 2026

City

Winnipeg

Work Location

MacCharles

Union

CUPE FS

Hiring Status

Permanent

Anticipated Start Date

November 2,2026

FTE

1.0

Anticipated Shift

Days

Daily Hours Worked

7.75

Annual Base Hours

2015

Job Summary

Under the supervision of the Administrative Assistant and reporting to the Manager, Patient & Family Support Services the incumbent provides reception and secretarial services to the Hope & Healing Program.

The successful candidate will be required to receive patients and families, coordinate telephone calls, schedule patient appointments (primarily for nutrition services), program registrations, payroll, minute recording, prepare correspondence and purchase orders, distribute resources and promotion materials, filing, supply orders and inventory. The incumbent assists with special projects, and other related duties as required.

Qualifications

Education

• Successful completion of a recognized Administrative Training Program from an accredited educational institution

Experience

• Minimum 2 years of experience in a secretarial position
• Excellent keyboarding skills 50 WPM
• Proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of Medical terminology and minute taking skills
• Accuracy and attention to detail to ensure deadlines and requirements are met
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, organizational, customer service and problem-solving skills
• Caring and compassionate approach to interacting with patients and families
• Ability to work independently, as well as a part of a multidisciplinary team with support and clinical staff
• Demonstrate proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook)

Preferred

• Experience in a healthcare setting

Other

• Must have a satisfactory employment record
• Must be legally able to work in Canada
• Ability to speak French is considered an asset

This position is subject to a Criminal Record Check, including Vulnerable Sector Search, an Adult Abuse Registry Check and a Child Abuse Registry Check. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred.

CancerCare Manitoba is committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free recruitment processes and work environment. If you are contacted by CancerCare Manitoba regarding a job opportunity or testing, please advise if accommodation measures must be taken to enable you to apply and be assessed in a fair and equitable manner.

We thank all that apply and advise that only those applicants selected for further consideration will be contacted.