Switchboard Operator - Casual (Communications)

Headwaters Health Care Centre; Orangeville; On-site; CAD 39,000 - 43,000; Part time

Job summary

Headwaters Health Care Centre is seeking a casual Switchboard Operator in the Communications Department to support patient communications and hospital operations with kindness and professionalism. The successful candidate will handle switchboard duties and assist with other departmental tasks during non-standard hours, maintaining accuracy and a welcoming environment.

Qualifications include a high school diploma, strong organizational skills, and experience with Microsoft Office; medical

Qualifications

• Secondary School Graduation Diploma or equivalent.
• Medical Terminology (preferred).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel).
• Good organizational skills and reliable attendance.

Responsibilities

• Handle Switchboard operations for Communications.
• Support daily activities of the Communications Department.
• Assist other functions during non-standard hours.

Skills

Good organizational skills

Reception experience (preferred)

Education

Secondary School Graduation Diploma or equivalent

Medical Terminology (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)

Job description

Switchboard Operator - Casual (Communications)

Competition:

238-26

Department / Unit:

Communications

Position Type:

Casual

Bargaining Unit:

OPSEU Paramed

Posting Date:

2026-09-10 11:45

Headwaters Health Care Centre. One Community, CaringTogether.

We are a dedicated team of professionals focused on providing the best care possible for our patients, families, and caregivers. We work together to care for the whole person from hospital to home.

We are looking for a Switchboard Operator to work with our Communications Department to help us continue in our mission to serve our community with Kindness, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork.

Position Responsibilities:

The successful applicant will perform the duties expected of a Switchboard Operator within Communications Department.

The Switchboard Operator is accountable and responsible for the general and specialized duties required to support the daily activities of the Communications Department, as well as the support of other functions during non-standard working hours.

Qualifications:

• Secondary School Graduation Diploma or equivalent
• Medical Terminology (preferred)
• Good organizational skills
• Previous switchboard/reception experience (preferred)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)
• Acceptable performance and attendance records

Hiring Salary Range: $28.29 - $31.45

We are currently hiring for an existing vacancy.

Why Headwaters?

Our values are more than words, they are what define and connect us. They determine how we work, how we behave, and how we relate to our patients, their families, and caregivers as well as to everyone who is part of the Headwaters community

We thank all those who apply but only those individuals selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Headwaters Health Care Centre is an inclusive and equal opportunity employer and supports the compliance of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you have a need for an accommodation, please contact Human Resources so that appropriate arrangements can be made.

Headwaters Health Care Centre is a smoke free facility. Smoking is not permitted on hospital properties. We thank everyone who works at or visits our hospitals for respecting this healthy initiative. We are also a scent-free environment for all employees and visitors.