Administrative Assistant

Administrative Assistant - Emergency Preparedness and Security Services

Requisition ID: 412079

Position Number: 399-7113499-A230-T1

Posting End Date: October 09, 2026

Site: Boundary Trails Health Centre

Union: Non Union

Department/Unit: Emergency Preparedness and Security Services

Work Location: Boundary Trails Health Centre

City: Winkler

Hiring Status: Temporary

FTE: 0.60

Employment arrangement: Hybrid

Daily hours worked: 7.75 hrs

Anticipated shift: Days

Annual base hours: 2015

Anticipated Start Date – End Date: As mutually agreed upon – 03/31/2027

Reason for Term: Other Leave

Find your rewarding career in a vibrant and diverse community within Southern Health-Santé Sud. Our organization is privileged to provide care for people at every point in their lives.

Partnering with our communities, we provide safe, accessible and sustainable people-centered health care. We are proud to work in collaboration with all our partners within and throughout our diverse region: seven First Nations Communities, Francophone, Métis, Mennonite and Hutterite communities as well as a growing number of immigrants from all over the world.

Be part of the Southern Health-Santé Sud team, who is rooted in what matters most. Joina region that offers a lifestyle like no other – a safe, peaceful, beautiful, fulfilling life for you and your family.

Experience

• Minimum two (2) years of previous clerical experience required.
• Experience in health care, emergency preparedness or law enforcement environment preferred.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• Grade 12 or equivalent.
• Completion of a recognized administrative/secretarial program preferred, or a suitable combination of education and experience.

Certification/Licensure/Registration

• Requires a valid Class 5 driver’s license, an all-purpose insured vehicle and liability insurance of at least $1,000,000.

Qualifications and Skills

• Strong organizational, interpersonal, problem-solving, verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to exercise initiative and independent judgment in determining work priorities.
• Ability to work with a variety of sensitive information and to maintain confidentiality.
• Given the cultural diversity of our region, the ability to respect and promote a culturally diverse population is required.
• Proficiency of both official languages is essential for target and designated bilingual positions.
• Demonstrated ability to respect confidentiality including paper, electronic formats and other mediums.
• Good work and attendance record.
• Demonstrated ability using Microsoft Office including; Word, Excel, Access, Power Point, Outlook, Teams, etc. required.

Physical Requirements

• Demonstrated ability to meet the physical and mental demands of the job.
• No hazardous or significantly unpleasant conditions.
• May work occasionally evenings and weekends as necessary.
• Will be required to travel to other regional facilities as the position duties may require.

This term position may end earlier as outlined in your collective agreement.

Applicants may request reasonable accommodation related to the materials or activities used throughout the selection process.

Southern Health-Santé Sud, in partnership with the Indigenous community, is committed to increasing the representation of Indigenous people within all levels of our workforce. Indigeno