Administrative Officer

CancerCare Manitoba is a provincial agency which provides clinical and academic services and leadership for cancer control and the treatment of blood disorders. Our shared vision of a world free of cancer drives every member of our team. CancerCare Manitoba is the perfect place to thrive if you're seeking a fulfilling career in an organization that is committed to its employees' well-being and professional development.

Competition # 056-26-711-101010

Posting End Date: April 01, 2026

City: Winnipeg

Work Location: MacCharles

Department: Executive Office 

Union: Non-Union

Hiring Status: Permanent

Anticipated Start Date: April 01, 2026

FTE: 1.0

Anticipated Shift: Days

Daily Hours Worked: 7.75

Annual Base Hours: 2015

Salary: $33.365 /$34.493 /$35.669 /$36.815 /$37.880 /$39.040 /$40.238 

Job Summary:

Under the general direction of the President and Chief Executive Officer (PCEO), the Administrative Officer (AO) provides confidential, efficient, and effective administrative support to CancerCare Manitoba (CCMB) Executives. The AO liaises with the Executive Leadership Team, key stakeholders, government contacts, and members of the Board of Directors.

The Executive Office requires a forward-thinking, highly organized AO with the ability to prioritize competing demands, anticipate the needs of the PCEO, and proactively support day-to-day operations. The AO provides coordination with the Administrative Officers supporting Executive portfolios including the Board Coordinator, ensuring consistent administrative practices, alignment of priorities, and effective information flow across the Executive Office. The AO will maintain corporate records, support the governance framework and workplans, and coordinate executive and board-related activities. This includes creating meeting agendas, ensuring minutes are accurately documented, and tracking action items to completion.

The Administrative Officer will be required to work in a fast-paced environment and to prioritize a large complex workload to meet deadlines. The incumbent has the ability to coordinate workflow and meet deadlines with frequent interruptions, exercise sound judgment, maintain confidentiality, and be willing to assume a variety of assignments, as required.  The candidate must be a self-starter, have the ability to work both independently and in a team setting with minimal supervision

Qualifications:

Education

• Successful completion of a recognized Administrative Training Program from an accredited educational institution.

Experience

• 5 years directly related experience, supporting an intermediate / senior level leader\
• 3 years of experience working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment managing multiple, competing priorities preferably within a healthcare setting.
• 2 years supervisory/leadership experience
• Experience on payroll entries for department staff
• Experience recording and preparing minutes and agendas

An acceptable equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and work effectively under pressure to meet deadlines
• Ability to coordinate and work with a multidisciplinary team
• Strong organizational, prioritization skills, & attention to detail
• Strong computer literacy and proficiency in MS Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint)
• Excellent communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as a member of a team
• Ability to work on several competing priorities simultaneously
• Demonstrated problem-solving and organizational skills
• Demonstrated excellence of written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to compose correspondence on behalf of leadership
• Experience scheduling and coordinating meetings and travels
• Experience maintaining spreadsheets and databases
• Excellent keyboarding skills 65 WPM.

Assets

• Skills in project management
• Experience working in a healthcare environment
• Experience working in a unionized environment

Other

• Must have satisfactory employment record.
• Must be legally able to work in Canada.
• Ability to speak French is preferred.

Interested and qualified applicants are invited to submit a detailed and current resume, plus a cover letter demonstrating how you meet the above qualifications and the above competition number.

This position is subject to a Criminal Record Check, including Vulnerable Sector Search, an Adult Abuse Registry Check and a Child Abuse Registry Check. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred.

CancerCare Manitoba is committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free recruitment processes and work environment.  If you are contacted by CancerCare Manitoba regarding a job opportunity or testing, please advise if accommodation measures must be taken to enable you to apply and be assessed in a fair and equitable manner.

This information is available in alternative formats on request. Please contact CCMBAskHR@cancercare.mb.ca

We thank all that apply and advise that only those applicants selected for further consideration will be contacted.