Administrative Support III

As an Administrative Support III, you will require advanced administrative or specialized skills and knowledge to support complex procedures, practices and initiatives within a department or program.

Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent.

Strong interpersonal skills required. Experience in interdisciplinary teamwork required. Strong written and oral communication skills required. Strong analytical, critical thinking, decision making, and organizational skills required. 1-2 years' experience in the last 5 years within a public health setting (Well Child Clinic, Healthy Beginnings, School Health), other community settings considered. Working knowledge of computer applications including basic word processing, email, Internet access and data entry required. Recent experience working with an EMR (e.g, eClinician, Connect Care) is required. Requires prolonged periods of sitting and standing. Prolonged, repetitive finger, hand, wrist, arm and shoulder use while on computer. Requires packing, lifting and transporting supplies (over 20 lbs) to various work sites. Requires walking several blocks and climbing several flights of stairs. Requires ability to set up and take down rooms (e.g. table, chairs, wall partitions, and displays). Requires ability to walk, stand, climb stairs, sit, bend, knell, twist, squat, stoop, crawl, reaching, lift, push/pull and carry. Requires ability to deescalate potential situations of conflict or angry patients. May require evening and weekend work. Ability to work in a high-stress environment (e.g. disruptive, multi-sensory environment (e.g. clinic front reception).

Diploma and higher levels of education in a related field are preferred. Skills & experience relevant to administrative practice in community sector will be considered. Experience with but not limited to newborns, infants, toddlers, preschooler, school-aged children, teens, adults, seniors, diverse cultures, and marginalized populations. Knowledge, understanding & demonstrated use of the social determinants of health and health promotion.