Under the general guidance of a designated Public Health-Healthy Living professional (i.e. Public Health Nurse, Healthy Living Facilitator, or Healthy Baby/Towards Flourishing Coordinator), and directly reporting to the Director or Manager - Public Health-Healthy Living, the Clerk II - Public Health-Healthy Living provides clerical support to the department. The incumbent is responsible to respond to internal and external requests that support regional services and initiatives and maintain accuracy of the regional and local databases. The clerk works with Public Health-Healthy Living professionals to find and report on department information as needed.
The incumbent exercises the appropriate level of initiative and independent judgment in determining work priorities, work methods to be employed and action to be taken on unusual matters. The position functions in a manner that is consistent with the mission, vision and values; and the policies of Southern Health-Santé Sud.
Qualifications
1. Completion of a Business Administration or Office Administration Program from an accredited institution
2. Proficient in Microsoft Office Applications Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
3. Knowledge of general office procedures
4. Knowledge in the use of general office equipment
5. Minimum of one (1) year full time equivalent clerical experience in the last five(5) years
6. Other suitable combinations of education and experience may be considered
7. Demonstrated oral and written communication skills
8. Demonstrated decision making and problem-solving skills and abilities
9. Demonstrated ability to work independently and as member of a team
10. Demonstrated ability to show attention to detail and accuracy
11. Demonstrated ability to establish effective and professional working relationships
12. Given the cultural diversity of our region, the ability to respect and promote a culturally diverse population is required
13. Proficiency of both official languages is essential for target and designated bilingual positions
14. Demonstrated ability to meet the physical and mental demands of the job
15. Demonstrated ability to respect confidentiality including paper, electronic formats and other mediums
16. Good work and attendance record
Conditions of Employment
17. Requires a valid Class 5 driver’s license, an all-purpose insured vehicle and liability insurance of at least $1,000,000.00.