This job opening is limited to residents living within 25 kilometres of Inuvik, NT.

The Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority (NTHSSA) offers challenging and exciting careers in health and social services delivery and administration in Canada’s North. The Territorial Authority has service locations in communities across the territory and a staff of more than 1,600 serving over 43,000 residents of the NWT and 5,900 residents of the Kitikmeot Region of Nunavut.  Challenging work, welcoming communities, and expanded opportunities are some of the benefits offered to employees of the NTHSSA.

Located in the Administration area of the Inuvik Regional Hospital (IRH) the Administrative Assistant - Health Services reports directly to the Senior Regional Manager, Health Services, and provides administrative support to the health services unit. The position is cross trained and provides coverage to other administrative areas in the NTHSSA - BDR. This position may take on special tasks, projects and assignments which are confidential and sensitive in nature. The position involves close coordination with NTHSSA - BDR managers and other administrative support personnel. There are demands of dealing with timelines, interacting with the general public, and verifying the correctness and accuracy of the information received. There is a high volume of transactions and activity, which would require the incumbent to be extremely organized to ensure that the work is completed accurately and in a timely manner.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of travel and accommodation booking process
• Knowledge of general office duties and records management, including ARCS and ORCS systems
• Knowledge and proficiency in a variety of word processing, data collection, and spreadsheet and information exchange software programs
• Interpersonal skills and the ability to interact with clients who are emotionally stressed and staff who are under significant time pressures and emotional strain
• Writing skills and ability to proofread documents for style, form, spelling and grammar
• Time management skills and ability to problem solve
• Able to work independently, and prioritize on an ongoing basis
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and maintain a professional manner with all clients 
• Ability to interact and coordinate with a range of health and social services professionals and clientele who come from a range of social, educational, and cultural backgrounds
• Sensitivity and respect for all cultures and traditions, with knowledge of the culture and traditions of the northern and Indigenous people

Typically, the above qualifications would be attained by:

The equivalent of a two (2) year Business Administration or Communication program with three (3) years of experience in a relevant position.

Equivalencies: 

A Certificate in Office Administration or Business Administration with 4 years of related administrative experience.

Inquiries Only:

Inuvik HR Client Service Centre
Department of Finance
Government of the Northwest Territories
1st FLOOR  ALEX MOSES GREENLAND BUILDING
BOX 1869
INUVIK, NT  X0E 0T0
Tel (867) 678-8071 Ext 15644
Fax (867) 678-6620
jobsinuvik@gov.nt.ca

Note: If you do not receive electronic notification confirming receipt of your application, please follow up via telephone.