Job Description

Hearing and Speech Nova Scotia Posting Number ASP1323 (Quote this number on application documents)
This is an NSGEU Bargaining Unit position. Start Date: Nov 27, 2023
End Date: n/a
CLOSING DATE: Nov 14, 2023 Administrative Support Professional
Lower Sackville Hearing and Speech Nova Scotia (HSNS) provides audiology services to Nova Scotians of all ages, and speech-language pathology services to preschool children and adults. HSNS is funded by the NS Government to deliver integrated and standardized provincial services across 35 clinical sites, located in 25 communities. Nationally certified Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists, with support from Communication Disorder Technicians and Administrative Support Professionals, provide core services (prevention, diagnosis, and treatment), develop and monitor provincial clinical standards, and collaborate with partners to deliver a number of special programs (e.g., Autism, Stroke, Cochlear Implant). Established in 1963, HSNS works to prevent and reduce the impact of communication disorders for Nova Scotians. Hearing and Speech Nova Scotia is an inclusive employer who supports diversity, equality, and reconciliation. Our goal is to be a workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. We welcome people from all ethnicities, genders, sexual orientation, age, religion, physical and mental abilities, family status, and political beliefs and affiliation. We are proud to offer:

• A nationally accredited program with Accreditation Canada
• A Province-wide support network of professional colleagues, clinical resources, and coordinated clinical services
• Varied caseloads and work settings
• Salaries (full-time) commensurate with experience [starting at $35,920], and excellent benefits package
• Continuing education opportunities

We are accepting applications for a regular, full-time (1.0 FTE) position of Administrative Support Professional. The home base site is the Cobequid Community Health Centre. The successful candidate reports to the assigned manager. Schedule to be determined. The Administrative Support Professional is responsible for providing clerical support services within HSNS in accordance with clinical standards and procedures. In addition, they are responsible for assisting and establishing a positive rapport with the general public and medical community.