Executive Assistant
(Permanent, Full Time)
Eastern Health

Applications are invited from a highly motivated and skilled individual who is interested in supporting the office of the Chief Operating Officer – Long Term Care and Community Living and Supportive Services (St. John’s).

Duties:

The Executive Assistant is accountable for a variety of administrative and secretarial responsibilities.  The incumbent will plan, coordinate, direct and manage administrative activities at the Executive level.  Accountabilities include; coordinating inquiries; preparing correspondence and reports; coordinating the appointment schedule and activities; providing secretarial support to senior level committees; and managing confidential files and other sensitive information.

Qualifications:

Graduation from high school or equivalent, a minimum of a two year business/office administration program supplemented by extensive experience at the Executive level is required.  Courses and proficiency in database management, word processing and other computer applications are required.  The successful candidate should possess excellent communication, customer service and organizational skills and must have considerable experience meeting deadlines, while maintaining a high level of productivity, accuracy and efficiency.  A typing speed of 60 wpm is required.   Candidates possessing an equivalent combination of experience and training may be considered. 

Salary: As per the HAY Management Pay Plan

Hours of Work: 70 hours bi-weekly

Competition #: 2008001794-CB

To apply for the above position, please forward resume stating qualifications, experience, references, and the appropriate competition number, to the undersigned on or before May 16, 2008:

Human Resources Client Services - Recruitment
Eastern Health, Administrative Office
Waterford Bridge Road
St. John’s, NL A1E 4J8
Fax #:  (709) 777-1303
E-mail: employment@easternhealth.ca (Microsoft Word format only)

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for interview will be contacted.  A satisfactory record of work performance and attendance is required for all positions. The successful candidate will be required to submit a satisfactory certificate of conduct from the RCMP or Local Police.