Administrative Assistant Float
Government of Yukon
Date: 16 hours ago
City: Whitehorse, YT
Contract type: Part time

Job Summary And Requirements
This posting
This posting will be used to fill 1 part time term position for 1 year working 56.25 bi-weekly. This position works a schedule of 3 weeks on and 1 week off.
It will establish a 12-month eligibility list which may be used to fill similar positions.
This job is based in the thriving and diverse city of Whitehorse in the beautiful Yukon with travel to Yukon communities
Who We Are
Community Nursing Branch is responsible for the delivery of primary and public health care through health centres situated across the Yukon. Community Nursing Branch operates 14 health centres across the territory, including 11 Community Health Centres in rural Yukon that deliver primary health care with registered nurses in an expanded scope, and 3 Community Health Centres that focus on community and public health programming.
Your role
The Administrative Assistant, Float is based in Whitehorse and provides relief administrative support for our community health centres. Reporting to the Manager, Recruitment and Relief, this position provides program and administrative assistance to ensure effective and efficient support to programs, services and activities of Community Nursing as they are delivered at the community health centre; provides reception services; and performs other duties. The primary responsibility is providing this support to the health care team and the clients while maintaining the legal and ethical bounds of client confidentiality
In addition to a competitive salary, we offer many additional financial and non-financial benefits.
We are the Yukon public service. Every day, we come together to serve the people who live here and make a difference in so many ways. Here, you will find the diverse opportunities you desire to develop your career while enjoying a warm sense of community and vibrant artistic, cultural, and recreational amenities, all set in a spectacular natural environment.
As part of our team, your achievements and enjoyment in both your work and personal life will be valued as you explore the many opportunities the Yukon, and the Government of Yukon, has to offer.
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Important application and job requirements
Please submit your resume clearly demonstrating how you meet the qualifications below. Selections for further consideration will be based solely on the information you provide in your resume.
Desired Knowledge, Skills And Suitability
If selected for an interview, candidates should have, and may be assessed on, the following:
Conditions of employment
You must meet the following conditions before being hired, or within the time frame noted.
TB Screening, RCMP security screening vulnerable sector check, Valid Class 5 driver’s licence, WHMIS 2015 , HIPMA (within one month of hire).
Job Requirements
This job requires you to perform, and/or be exposed to, the following:
This position works in an office setting, Extended periods of time are spent working on a computer preparing correspondence, reports, etc. (60% of the time), A large part of the job requires the incumbent to work with sensitive, confidential personal information, Lifting and carrying boxes of supplies , Travel by road and air, frequent driving on Yukon highways and in community; able to travel to communities regularly
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12 months
This posting
This posting will be used to fill 1 part time term position for 1 year working 56.25 bi-weekly. This position works a schedule of 3 weeks on and 1 week off.
It will establish a 12-month eligibility list which may be used to fill similar positions.
This job is based in the thriving and diverse city of Whitehorse in the beautiful Yukon with travel to Yukon communities
Who We Are
Community Nursing Branch is responsible for the delivery of primary and public health care through health centres situated across the Yukon. Community Nursing Branch operates 14 health centres across the territory, including 11 Community Health Centres in rural Yukon that deliver primary health care with registered nurses in an expanded scope, and 3 Community Health Centres that focus on community and public health programming.
Your role
The Administrative Assistant, Float is based in Whitehorse and provides relief administrative support for our community health centres. Reporting to the Manager, Recruitment and Relief, this position provides program and administrative assistance to ensure effective and efficient support to programs, services and activities of Community Nursing as they are delivered at the community health centre; provides reception services; and performs other duties. The primary responsibility is providing this support to the health care team and the clients while maintaining the legal and ethical bounds of client confidentiality
- For more information on this job, please contact Melanie Kaiser, Manager, Recruitment & Relief at 867-336-0149 or [email protected]
- For more information about the recruitment process, please contact Ann Caron, HR Consultant at 867-332-6273 or [email protected]
In addition to a competitive salary, we offer many additional financial and non-financial benefits.
- Government of Yukon’s many benefits
We are the Yukon public service. Every day, we come together to serve the people who live here and make a difference in so many ways. Here, you will find the diverse opportunities you desire to develop your career while enjoying a warm sense of community and vibrant artistic, cultural, and recreational amenities, all set in a spectacular natural environment.
As part of our team, your achievements and enjoyment in both your work and personal life will be valued as you explore the many opportunities the Yukon, and the Government of Yukon, has to offer.
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- Working at Yukon government
Important application and job requirements
Please submit your resume clearly demonstrating how you meet the qualifications below. Selections for further consideration will be based solely on the information you provide in your resume.
- Experience providing client-centred services in a front facing public environment, preferably in a health care or related setting.
- Experience providing a broad range of administrative support in an office environment, including answering phones and directing calls, collaborating with other offices, services and supports, collecting and processing financial transactions, e.g., invoicing, arranging, and taking payments
- Experience using a variety of computer software (Microsoft, Outlook, Word, Excel).
- Experience maintaining paper and electronic file management systems, including data entry
Desired Knowledge, Skills And Suitability
If selected for an interview, candidates should have, and may be assessed on, the following:
- Cultural sensitivity and awareness
- Understanding of effective client support and confidentiality
- Computer skills and working-knowledge of Microsoft Office programs
- Knowledge of electronic filing and/or patient management systems
- Ability to adapt to and implement change
- Ability to prioritize and function with multiple interruptions
- Ability to provide exceptional customer services and demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Conditions of employment
You must meet the following conditions before being hired, or within the time frame noted.
TB Screening, RCMP security screening vulnerable sector check, Valid Class 5 driver’s licence, WHMIS 2015 , HIPMA (within one month of hire).
Job Requirements
This job requires you to perform, and/or be exposed to, the following:
This position works in an office setting, Extended periods of time are spent working on a computer preparing correspondence, reports, etc. (60% of the time), A large part of the job requires the incumbent to work with sensitive, confidential personal information, Lifting and carrying boxes of supplies , Travel by road and air, frequent driving on Yukon highways and in community; able to travel to communities regularly
Learn more
- For help on creating your E-recruitment profile, email [email protected] or phone 867-667-9453.
12 months
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