PLEASE NOTE: This posting is restricted to candidates who have pre-certified through the Yukon government's Centralized Recruitment and Certification process for Administrative Assistants. If you have not applied or certified through this process, please visit our website at: CR&C process
This posting
This posting will be used to fill 1 term position working 75 hours bi-weekly.
It will establish a 12-month eligibility list which may be used to fill similar positions.
This job is based in the community of Mayo in the beautiful Yukon.
Housing is not provided
Who we are
Community Nursing Branch is responsible for the delivery of primary and public health care through health centres situated across the Yukon. Community Nursing Branch operates 14 health centres across the territory, including 11 Community Health Centres in rural Yukon that deliver primary health care with registered nurses in an expanded scope, and 3 Community Health Centres that focus on community and public health programming.
Your role
Reporting to the Primary Health Care Nurse in Charge, this position provides program and administrative assistance to ensure effective and efficient support to programs, services and activities of Community Nursing as they are delivered at the community health centre; provides reception services; and performs other duties. The primary responsibility is providing this support to the health care team and the clients while maintaining the legal and ethical bounds of client confidentiality.
- For more information on this job, please contact Cecilia Fraser, Manager Community Nursing at [email protected]
- For more information about the recruitment process, please contact Ann Caron, HR Consultant at 867-332-6273 or [email protected]
Your benefits
In addition to a competitive salary, we offer many additional financial and non-financial benefits.
Your career, your home, your lifestyle
We are the Yukon public service. Every day, we come together to serve the people who live here and make a difference in so many ways. Here, you will find the diverse opportunities you desire to develop your career while enjoying a warm sense of community and vibrant artistic, cultural experiences, all set in a spectacular natural environment.
As part of our team, your achievements and enjoyment in both your work and personal life will be valued as you explore the many opportunities the Yukon, and the Government of Yukon, has to offer.
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Important application and job requirements
Essential qualifications
Please submit your resume clearly demonstrating how you meet the qualifications below. Selections for further consideration will be based solely on the information you provide in your resume.
- Experience providing client-centred services in a front facing public environment
- Experience providing a broad range of administrative support in an office environment, including answering phones and directing calls, collaborating with other offices, services and supports, collecting and processing financial transactions, e.g., invoicing, arranging, and taking payments
It may be helpful for you to review “Prepare your resume and cover letter”.
Desired knowledge, skills and suitability
If selected for an interview, candidates should have, and may be assessed on, the following:
- Cultural sensitivity and awareness
- Understanding of effective client support and confidentiality
- Computer skills and working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs
- Knowledge of electronic filing and/or patient management systems
- Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills and attention to detail
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Good understanding and use of computers and software
- Ability to manage multiple demands in a busy work setting
- Ability to work with clients and members of the public who may present to the health centre while experiencing heightened levels of physical, mental or emotional stress.
It may be helpful for you to review “The job interview process”.
Conditions of employment
You must meet the following conditions before being hired, or within the time frame noted.
TB Screening, WHMIS 2015, Drivers Licence class 5, & HIPMA (within one month of hire).
Job requirements
This job requires you to perform, and/or be exposed to, the following:
This position works in an office setting, extended periods of time are spent working on a computer preparing correspondence, reports, etc., a large part of the job requires the incumbent to work with sensitive, confidential personal information, lifting and carrying boxes of supplies.
Learn more
- For help on creating your E-Recruitment profile, email [email protected] or phone 867-667-9453.
This competition is open to all candidates who meet the above noted Admissibility. A hiring preference will apply for qualified candidates of Canadian Indigenous ancestry, with a priority for qualified Yukon First Nation candidates. This initiative is in support of Yukon government’s goal for a representative public service. For more information on the hiring preference visit www.yukon.ca/hiring-preference.