Patient Safety Administrative Assistant

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 # 402-24-7111060
Posting End Date: November 7, 2024

City: Winnipeg

Work Location: MacCharles

Department: Quality and Patient Safety

Union: Non-Union

Hiring Status: Permanent

Anticipated Start Date: November 29, 2024

FTE: 1.0

Anticipated Shift: days

Daily Hours Worked: 7.5

Annual Base Hours: 1950

Hourly Salary: $25.201, $26.091, $26.859, $27.744, $28.573, $29.638

Job Summary:

Under the general direction of the Director of Quality & Patient Safety, the Administrative Assistant is responsible for assisting in effective and efficient operations within the Quality & Patient Safety portfolio. The role will include management of the Quality & Patient Safety team office. This includes providing administrative support to the Director and the Quality & Patient Safety Program and preparing documentation and various publications.

Qualifications:

Required

• Successful completion of a recognized Administrative Training Program or an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered, as determined by CancerCare Manitoba
• 3 years' related experience supporting an intermediate senior-level level leader
• Ability to work independently, interfacing with highly skilled professionals in a team environment provide leadership in work activities
• Typing speed of at least 50 wpm
• Proficiency with Microsoft applications in an office environment (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint)
• Must have satisfactory employment record
• Must be legally able to work in Canada

Will be assessed during the interview process:

• Excellent interpersonal and written/ oral communication skills
• Exceptional time management, problem-solving and organizational skills
• Ability to prioritize and work both independently and as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and work effectively under pressure to meet deadlines

Preferred:

• College or undergraduate education in business or a related field
• Related experience in a complex healthcare or academic environment

Asset:

• Formal training and/ or experience as a legal administrative assistant or paralegal
• Ability to speak French

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.

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