Secretary - Non-Clinical

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority (WRHA); Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Boniface Hospital is seeking a secretary to provide secretarial support in an administrative area under general supervision. The role supports the Mission, Values and Management Philosophy of the hospital.

Candidates should have two years of secretarial experience, Grade 12 and a recognized admin secretarial program; strong keyboarding (55 wpm), proficiency with common software, and ability to work independently with confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Two years secretarial experience.
• Successful completion of a recognized administrative secretarial program.
• Proficiency with common software applications and ability to handle confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Provide secretarial support in an administrative area within the hospital.
• Meet deadlines with accuracy and professionalism.

Skills

Keyboarding speed

Medical transcription

Software proficiency

English literacy

Confidential information handling

Independent work

Interpersonal skills

Deadline orientation

Organization

Initiative

Telephone manner

Education

Grade 12

Administrative secretarial program

Tools

Spreadsheet

Word processing

Database

PowerPoint

Internet

Email

Job description

Salary: $23.755, $24.450, $25.170, $25.910, $26.673

Grow your career in the Winnipeg Health Region! Our team provides a spectrum of health care services through an integrated network of sites, services and organizations. We’re united by a shared commitment to excellent and equitable health care.

Position Overview

Under general supervision and while demonstrating a commitment to the Mission, Values and Management Philosophy of St. Boniface Hospital, the Secretary is responsible for providing secretarial support in an administrative area within the hospital.

Experience

• Two (2) years secretarial experience.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• Grade 12 or recognized equivalent.
• Successful completion of a recognized administrative secretarial program.

Certification/Licensure/Registration

Not Applicable

Qualifications And Skills

• Keyboarding speed: 55 wpm.
• Medical transcription will be required in certain positions. Proficiency will be tested.
• Knowledge of computer systems and proficiency in the use of various common software applications which may include, but is not limited to, spreadsheet, word processing, database, power point, internet and email applications. Proficiency will be tested for some software applications.
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English.
• Ability to retain information which is of a confidential nature.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to work with accuracy.
• Mathematical aptitude.
• Mature, professional manner.
• Ability to organize and prioritize workload.
• Ability to work with initiative.
• Polite and courteous telephone manner.

Physical Requirements

Not Applicable

St. Boniface Hospital is committed to empowering a workforce that welcomes and celebrates diversity by fostering culturally safe places for all employees. We strive to celebrate our diverse workforce and the outstanding work we do every day.

This position requires a current satisfactory Criminal Records Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search), Child Abuse Registry Check and Adult Abuse Registry Check as conditions of employment. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred. A security check is considered current if it was obtained no more than six (6) months prior to the start of employment.

Interviewed candidates may be called upon to participate in a skills assessment.

Any application received after the closing time will not be included in the competition.

We welcome applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process.

Manitoba healthcare employers, in partnership with the Indigenous community, are 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.