Job Description

Req ID: 170897
Company: Nova Scotia Health
Location: Northern Zone, Cumberland Regional Health Care Centre (Preferred)
Department: PS NZ People Services Admin
Type of Employment: Temporary Hourly FT long-assignment (100% FTE) x 1 position
Status: Management/Non Union Position
Posting Closing Date: 27-Dec-23

Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with some specialized services also offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada. We\'re on a mission to achieve excellence in health, healing and learning through working together, which is reflected in the hospitals, health centres and community-based programs we operate across the province. Our passionate team of professionals provides a variety of high-quality inpatient and outpatient services including academic, tertiary, and quaternary care, as well as continuing care, primary health care, public health, and mental health and addictions. Join a diverse team of innovators, collaborators and creative thinkers today.

Nova Scotia Health employs professionals in all corners of our beautiful province. We believe there\'s a place here for everyone to call home, from vibrant cities with exuberant nightlife to quaint towns with picturesque trails. The work-life balance that comes with an Nova Scotia Health role means you\'ll have the time to explore, discover, and participate in that coveted Atlantic lifestyle. Visit us today and check out to see why more people from across the globe are moving here.

About the Opportunity

Reporting to the Director of People Services (Northern Zone), and under the day to day leadership of the Administrative Assistant , the HR Assistant is responsible for supporting the daily operations of the program and confidential administrative support to People Services managers, leads, consultants and occupational health nurses.. Also, provides additional support to individuals, committees and working groups as assigned. Facilitates and coordinates the administrative operations in support of the goals and objectives of the department(s).

The HR Assistant provides administrative coverage in the absence of other HR assistants within the program.

The HR Assistant ensures that the principles and practices that guide NSHA such as the vision, mission, values, expected behaviours, the leadership philosophy, organizational health, population health, ethics, safety, quality, partnerships and interprofessional collaboration are integrated within the work that they do.

The preferred location for this position is on-site at Cumberland Regional Health Care Centre. Other locations in the province will be considered. This position may be eligible to participate in our work from home program or hybrid work.

About You

We would love to hear from you if you have the following:

• Graduate of a recognized office/business administration program.
• HR Diploma or certificate an asset.
• Minimum of 3 years\' experience in an administrative support position. Experience in Human Resources administration in a unionized environment is an asset.
• Demonstrated knowledge and ability to use SAP is an asset.
• Advanced computer training and demonstrated skills in Microsoft office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint), and the ability to acquire additional skills as necessary.
• Expertise with the development and maintenance of documents, spreadsheets and databases.
• Accurate keyboarding and data entry skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (listening, written, verbal), with the ability to communicate professionally with all levels of staff and the public demonstrating a high degree of tact, judgement and confidentiality.
• Demonstrated ability to apply critical thinking, synthesize information, problem-solve and utilize good judgement in decision making. Ability to recognize sensitive issues and respond appropriately.
• Excellent organizational, follow-through and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and accurately management multiple priorities in a fast-paced, time-sensitive and highly confidential environment.
• Ability to take and transcribe minutes and to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Demonstrated accountability, initiative, and ability to work independently.
• Demonstrated commitment to ongoing learning and professional development.
• Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred

Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.

NOTE: A skills test may be included as part of the hiring process.

Hours

• Long Assignment, Full-time position; 75 hours biweekly
• Monday - Friday, Day shifts.
• December 2023 - January 2025
• Approximately 12 months

Compensation and Incentives

$20.95 - $26.19 hourly

Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan.

Once You\'ve Applied

Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

Preferred candidates must be able to demonstrate proof of primary series of COVID -19 vaccine at time of hire.

Nova Scotia Health is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. We encourage all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.

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