Administrative Assistant

Administrative Assistant
1 FTE
Thunder Bay Site

One of a network of provincial community health centres, the NorWest Community Health Centres is a community based, non-profit organization funded by Ontario Health, emphasizing access to primary health care and prevention programs and services.

We are currently seeking a 1 FTE Administrative Assistant who is responsible for providing administrative functions that will support the management team and Centre operations.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Post-secondary education in business administration, or a combination of educational preparation and applicable experience.
• Minimum three years’ experience as an Administrative Assistant, Senior Executive Assistant or in other secretarial position.
• Knowledge of and advanced level of proficiency working with office management systems, procedures, planning and time management.
• Experience taking accurate meeting minutes that reflect discussions and actions to be taken.
• Proficient with Windows based computer systems, MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook, Microsoft Teams and SharePoint applications.
• Self-directed with strong organizational, analytical and excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize daily workload in a fast-paced environment.
• Discretion with personal and confidential information.
• High level of professionalism and diplomacy with the ability to stay calm in high-stress situations.
• Excellent organizational, oral and written communication skills.
• Awareness of and sensitivity to health issues particularly within populations who face barriers to accessing care (under housed, living with mental health challenges or diagnoses, current or past substance use, complex health histories, 2SLGBTQI+, newcomers, non-insured).
• A vehicle and a valid driver’s license are required.

How to Apply:

Please visit https://norwestchc.org/team/

The deadline for applicants is Monday, November 25, 2024.

This position will remain open until filled.

Please submit your cover letter, resume and three work reference contacts with your online application. Cover letters can be addressed to:

Debbie Inman, Manager of Human Resources CHRL

NorWest Community Health Centres

525 Simpson Street

Thunder Bay, Ontario P7C 3J6

FAX: (807) 622-7637

www.norwestchc.org

NWCHC’s is an equal opportunity employer. We thank all applicants for their interest but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Upon request, accommodations due to a disability are available throughout the selection process.