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Administrative Officer

Newfoundland and Labrador
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$26.89 - $34.96 / hour
Full-time
Permanent
Management

Zone: Eastern Urban Zone
Location: Provincial Health Authority
Administrative Officer
Executive Offices
Permanent Full-time
24007POS

Hours: 70 bi-weekly (non-rotating; days)

Salary: HL-12 ($48,948 - $63,632 per annum)

Competition Number: VAC0009338

Posted Date: 2025-05-01

Closing Date: 2025-05-08

Job Summary
The Administrative Officer reports to the CEO of NL Health Services and is responsible for the overall coordination of the office. The position performs a variety of administrative responsibilities for CEO's office which includes two Executive Leads and a Senior Advisor including coordination of schedules and meetings to ensure the smooth operation of the office. The Administrative Officer works closely with the Board Liaison to ensure Board members have the necessary information to plan and respond to NL Health Services matters, activities, policies, etc. This position facilitates Executive team meetings, agendas and documentation; coordinates logistics; performs required follow-up; and researches, obtains and records meeting minutes. The position coordinates the planning and implementation of projects and assignments as requested; monitors and coordinates executive team activities to ensure they are in accordance with established target deadlines; and participates in the planning and organizing all CEO events. The position liaises with a wide variety of internal and external stakeholders including the CEO, Board Chair, Board Standing Committee Chairs, leadership team, government officials, the public, community groups, other national health organizations seeking/providing information.

Job Qualifications
Education
Completion of a recognized/approved three-year Business Management Program or an undergraduate degree in a related discipline. Consideration may also be given to candidates having a two-year office administration program and considerable experience.

Experience
A minimum of five years' experience within the last seven in a progressively responsible administrative role is required; preferably at an Executive level.

Competencies (Knowledge, Skills & Abilities)
Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication and customer service skills.
Demonstrated organizational and time management skills.
Ability to take initiative - self directed.
Ability to multi-task and be a critical thinker.
Ability to handle complex projects, under pressure and respond appropriately within deadlines.
Considerable experience meeting deadlines, while maintaining a high level of productivity, accuracy and efficiency.
Proficiency in MS Office Suite, Internet and various other computer applications.
A skilled typing speed of 45 wpm is required. A typing test may be administered by the Department of Human Resources.

Other
A satisfactory record of work performance and attendance is required.

Please submit your resume/cover letter, clearly demonstrates how you meet required qualifications.

Competition Number: VAC0009338
Company Website: https://NLHealthServices.ca/

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About NL Health Services

About NL Health Services

If you come from away, you’ll discover just how special Newfoundland and Labrador is. If you're a local, you already know this. It’s our people. It’s our culture. It’s our stories (and oh do we love our stories).

If you’re looking to grow your health career in a place with adventure around each corner and a strong sense of community, then let’s put on the kettle and have a chat. Newfoundland and Labrador (NL) Health Services might just be the perfect fit for you.

Why join NL Health Services?

There are many reasons. You will put your skills to great use in a unique and remarkable part of the world, be part of interdisciplinary and talented health-care teams and have access to state-of-the-art equipment and modern facilities.

  • We also offer incentives for local talent, those looking to return home and those new to our province.
  • Competitive remuneration and attractive benefits package.
  • Generous vacation packages and paid time off.
  • Full-time and part-time pension plans options.
  • Health insurance, dental and long-term disability plans.
  • Financial incentives and relocation support.
  • Student placements and clinical residencies.
  • Remote work options available.
  • Fast pathways to nursing for out-of-province applicants.

With a rich and unique culture, and tremendous natural beauty, Newfoundland and Labrador is an ideal place to call home, with a growing diverse population and among the safest places in the world to live.

About NL Health Services

At NL Health Services, we are responsible for delivering health and community services to more than 510,550 people living in Newfoundland and Labrador. Our team consists of more than 22,000 dedicated health workers who are committed to providing the best care in communities across the province, in five geographical areas.

The provincial health authority was created in April 2023, following recommendations from Health Accord NL, and brings together five former separate health entities. Our goal is to improve the health of the people of Newfoundland and Labrador and to create a more integrated, accessible, technologically enhanced, equitable and sustainable health system.

We know that it is the people – employees, physicians and volunteers – that together make NL Health Services a great place to work. We believe that every person carries valuable knowledge, experience and perspective, and it is in this diversity that we find strength. At NL Health Services, we embrace the distinct and complementary characteristics of all our members as we seek to eliminate health disparities by providing fair, equitable and quality health care to all patients, residents and clients.

If your passion is to provide extraordinary health care to the residents of the communities of Newfoundland and Labrador, we want to hear from you.

Come, work with us, and be extraordinary every day!

For more information, please visit: https://nlhealthservices.ca/.

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