Staff Scheduler

Njoyn; Newmarket; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Staff Scheduler to join their dynamic team. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for maintaining and coordinating schedules across various departments, ensuring operational needs are met while adhering to collective agreements and policies. This position requires strong organizational skills, proficiency in computerized scheduling, and excellent communication abilities. You will be part of a compassionate team committed to delivering exceptional care and fostering an inclusive environment. If you thrive in a fast-paced setting and are passionate about supporting healthcare operations, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of scheduling experience in a hospital environment preferred.
• High School Degree required; Community College preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain schedules for various departments and coordinate scheduling needs.
• Ensure timecard accuracy and process approved time off requests.

Skills

Scheduling in a unionized hospital environment

Computerized scheduling and payroll

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Conflict management

Problem solving

Organization and prioritization

Communication skills

Customer service

Leadership skills

Education

High School Degree

Community College

Tools

Windows XP

Computer programs

Job description

Southlake is building healthy communities through outstanding care, innovative partnerships, and amazing people. We deliver a wide range of healthcare services to the communities of northern York Region and southern Simcoe County. Our advanced regional programs include Cancer Care and Cardiac Care and serve a broader population across the northern GTA and into Simcoe-Muskoka.

Our team of nearly 6,000 staff, physicians, volunteers, students and Patient and Family Advisors are committed to creating an environment where the best experiences happen. As a recognition of our commitment to quality and patient safety, we have received the highest distinction of Exemplary Standing from Accreditation Canada.

Job Summary

The Staff Scheduler, under the direction of the Manager/Delegate, is responsible for maintaining schedules for various departments, using applicable collective agreement language, Southlake Policies, legislation, and scheduling protocols to meet operational needs. The Staff Scheduler is responsible for coordinating overall scheduling including but not limited to filling short call needs, processing approved time off requests, and processing approved scheduling changes including vacation approvals and approved LOA requests. The Staff Scheduler will also support the Manager/Delegate to ensure timecard accuracy.

Skills & Abilities

1. A minimum of 1 year experience with scheduling in a unionized hospital environment preferred
2. Requires experience in computerized scheduling and payroll
3. Demonstrated proficiency in other computer programs preferred, such as Windows XP, Microsoft Word, and Excel
4. Ability to work in a multi-task environment and deal with frequent interruptions
5. Ability to deal with conflict management and problem solving
6. Effective organization, prioritization, and time management skills
7. Demonstrated excellence in communication, both written and verbal
8. Demonstrated problem assessment skills
9. Demonstrated commitment to customer service and teamwork
10. Demonstrated individual leadership skills
11. Commitment to providing an exceptional experience for patients and families as well as other members of the healthcare team within a challenging and exciting health care environment
12. Demonstrated commitment to, and understanding of the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion
13. Models behaviour that is aligned with the values of Southlake Regional Health Centre
14. Always with compassion
15. Power of many
16. Serve with purpose
17. Every voice matters

Qualifications

• High School Degree Required, Community College preferred

Regular and reliable attendance is an expected requirement of this position.

At Southlake, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible environment. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live and serve, including those with disabilities. Southlake is committed to providing accommodations in all parts of the hiring process. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs.

It is the responsibility of all Southlake employees to work in a safe manner and promote health and safety in the workplace.

Please note: If you are selected to move forward in the recruitment process, a Southlake Talent Representative will contact you via email. Please double check any emails you receive from Southlake and ensure that the address ends in @southlakeregional.org or @southlake.ca. If it does not, we do not recommend responding as your email may not be sent to the Southlake team.