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Program Support/Administrative Assistant | Job Posting 12-2024

Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) is committed to providing people with a healthy, inclusive and accommodating workplace. HPPH is an equal opportunity employer and provides a dynamic and progressive work environment. We welcome and encourage applications from all persons, including those with disabilities. Upon request, we will provide reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities who take part in all aspects of recruitment and selection process in order to ensure that all materials and processes are accessible to persons with disabilities.

We have an opening for a temporary full-time (1.00 FTE) PROGRAM SUPPORT/ ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT position on the Environmental Health Team starting May 2024 and ending April 30, 2025.  This position is based from our Clinton office.

Summary:

This position provides support to ensure delivery of Environmental Health Team programs and where required other Health Unit programs and administrative services.

Education:
  • secondary school diploma
  • advanced working knowledge of all Microsoft Office programs, in particular Excel and Word
 Skills:            
  • ability to learn new software programs quickly and efficiently
  • ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment
  • ability to provide excellent customer service
  • possess strong computer and technical skills such as data entry, template development, document formatting
  • ability to complete tasks with accuracy
  • work as a team player
  • previous work in a health care facility or public health unit would be an asset
  • experience working in Ministry of Health electronic databases (LRMA, DWARs, iPHIS) is an asset
  • experience working in public health unit databases (Hedgehog) is an asset
  • experience working within multiple public health programs at one time is an asset
 Conditions:
  • Terms and conditions of employment are in accordance with the CUPE Collective Agreement
  • Successful candidates must obtain and maintain a satisfactory vulnerable sector check
  • Immunizations in accordance with Board Policy/Collective Agreements including annual influenza and three (3) doses of a COVID-19 immunization unless medically contra indicated
  • Successful candidates must possess a valid Ontario Driver’s License and access to a safe and well-maintained vehicle suitable for carrying out duties on behalf of the employer
Hours:

8:30 am – 4:30 pm; Monday to Friday

Wage:  $26.58 - $30.50 per hour
Closing Date:

April 24, 2024 at noon

Apply to:

Christina Taylor, Director

Please send an email including a resume and cover letter to: recruitment@hpph.ca

[Please include the Posting Number 12-2024 in the subject line of your email]

Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Posted:  April 10, 2024


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