Secretary Ii- Public Health

5 months ago


Truro, Canada Nova Scotia Health Authority Full time

**Req ID**:175867**
**Company: Nova Scotia Health**
**Location**:Northern** **Zone, **Colchester East Hants Health Centre**
**Department**:PH SF MCC Mass Cas Com CNZ**
**Type of Employment**:Temporary** **Hourly FT long-assignment** **(**100%** **FTE) x **1** **position(s)**
**Status: NSGEU** **Admin Professionals** Position**
**Posting Closing Date**:26-Mar-24**

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.

**About the Opportunity**:
Reporting to the Public Health Manager, the Secretary II provides administrative support to the Public Health Manager and Public Health staff. The secretary is responsible, as part of a team, for the effective and efficient operation of the office on a day-to-day basis. Duties include but are not limited to: communicating effectively with Public Health staff, the general public, and outside agencies; typing; filing; reception duties; records management; supply requisitions in SAP; time entry in HRIS; and data entry in the Public Health databases.

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

- Successful completion of post-secondary education in a recognized Office Administration/Medical Secretarial Program
- A minimum of five (5) years' experience providing clerical services
- Excellent technical skills specifically with WordPerfect and MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) as well as proficiency in preparing presentations and reports using graphic and presentation software
- Consistently maintains confidentiality and demonstrate good judgment
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Must be able to work with a mínimal amount of supervision
- Training and experience in SAP and HRIS or willingness to learn
- 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.

**A Skills test is part of the selection process**

**Hours**:

- Temporary Full Time /100% FTE / 70 Hours Bi-weekly
- Approximate 12-month term

**Compensation and Incentives**:
$21.61 - $24.56 Hourly

**Once You've Applied**

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

This is a Admin Professionals bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. Employees are encouraged to view their seniority hours and dates in their SuccessFactors online profile. Successful applicants changing unions, bargaining units or employment status, are advised to seek clarification regarding their seniority, benefits, and vacation entitlement and/or usage, prior to accepting the position.

**Follow Us



  • Truro, Canada Nova Scotia Health Authority Full time

    **Req ID: 158366** **Company: Nova Scotia Health** **Location: Northern** **Zone** **Department: PH COVID Mobile Testing Unit** **Type of Employment: Casual** **Casual Relief** (3%** **FTE) x 1** **position(s)** **Status: NSGEU** **Admin Professionals** Position** **Posting Closing Date: 21-Jul-23** Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health...

  • Secretary Ii

    6 months ago


    Truro, Canada Nova Scotia Health Authority Full time

    **Req ID: 174752** **Company: Nova Scotia Health** **Location: Provincial, Flexible: Truro or Bridgewater** **Department: PH STRAT-COV PH VACCINE & MAN DIST-CNS** **Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly FT (100% FTE) x 1 position(s)** **Status: NSGEU** **Admin Professionals Position** **Posting Closing Date: 29-Feb-24** Nova Scotia Health is the largest...

  • Secretary Ii

    5 months ago


    Truro, Canada Nova Scotia Health Authority Full time

    **Req ID**:161332** **Company: Nova Scotia Health** **Location**:Northern** Zone, **Colchester East Hants Health Centre** **Department**:PH STRAT-PUBLIC HEALTH EARLY YEARS-CNZ** **Type of Employment**:Permanent** **Hourly FT** (**100%** FTE) x **1** position(s)** **Status: NSGEU** **Admin Professionals** Position** **Posting Closing Date**:31-Jul-23** Nova...

  • Secretary Ii

    6 months ago


    Truro, Canada Nova Scotia Health Authority Full time

    **Req ID**:166847** **Company: Nova Scotia Health** **Location**:Northern** Zone, **Colchester East Hants Health Centre** **Department**:PHCNZ STRAT-MCC PHC-CNZ** **Type of Employment**:Permanent** **Hourly FT** (**100%** FTE) x **1** position(s)** **Status: CUPE** **Admin Professionals** Position** **Posting Closing Date**:22-Nov-23** Nova Scotia Health is...

  • Secretary Ii

    5 months ago


    Truro, Canada Nova Scotia Health Authority Full time

    **Req ID**:165705** **Company: Nova Scotia Health** **Location**:Northern** **Zone, **Colchester East Hants Health Centre** **Department**:PHC NZ STRAT-TURNKEY EXPANSION Colch1** **Type of Employment**:Casual** **Casual Relief** **(**3%** **FTE) x **6** **position(s)** **Status: CUPE** **Admin Professionals** Position** **Posting Closing...

  • Secretary Ii

    6 months ago


    Truro, Canada Nova Scotia Health Authority Full time

    **Req ID**:160776** **Company: Nova Scotia Health** **Location**:Northern** Zone, **Colchester East Hants Health Centre** **Department**:PHC NZ STRAT-TURNKEY EXPANSION Colch2** **Type of Employment**:Permanent** **Hourly FT** (**100%** FTE) x **1** position(s)** **Status: CUPE** **Admin Professionals** Position** **Posting Closing Date**:24-Jul-23** Nova...

  • Secretary Ii

    6 months ago


    Truro, Canada Nova Scotia Health Authority Full time

    **Req ID**:172653** **Company: Nova Scotia Health** **Location**:Northern** Zone, **Colchester East Hants Health Centre** **Department**:MHA Support Srvs & Community Programs** **Type of Employment**:Permanent** **Hourly FT** (**100%** FTE) x **1** position(s)** **Status: CUPE** **Admin Professionals** Position** **Posting Closing Date**:26-Jan-24** Nova...

  • Secretary Ii

    5 months ago


    Truro, Canada Nova Scotia Health Authority Full time

    **Req ID**:173827** **Company: Nova Scotia Health** **Location**:Northern** **Zone, **Colchester East Hants Health Centre** **Department**:MHA Support Srvs & Community Programs** **Type of Employment**:Casual** **Casual Relief** **(**3%** **FTE) x **1** **position(s)** **Status**:CUPE** **Admin Professionals** Position** **Posting Closing...


  • Truro, Canada Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health Full time

    Click here to apply as an internal applicant. Req ID: 191883Location: Northern Zone, Colchester East Hants Health Centre Department: PH Public Health NZType of Employment: Permanent Hourly FT (100%) x 1 Management/Non Union PositionPosting Closing Date: 27-Nov-24Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with some...

  • Health Promoter

    3 months ago


    Truro, Canada Nova Scotia Health Authority Full time

    **Req ID**:187033** **Location**:Northern** Zone, **Colchester East Hants Health Centre** **Department**:PH HC Health Promotion NZ** **Type of Employment**:Permanent** **Hourly FT** (**100%**) x **1** **NSGEU** **Admin Professionals** Position** **Posting Closing Date**:13-Sep-24** Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova...


  • Truro, Canada Nova Scotia Health Authority Full time

    **Req ID**:178345** **Company: Nova Scotia Health** **Location**:Northern** Zone, **Colchester East Hants Health Centre** **Department**:PH HC Health Promotion NZ** **Type of Employment**:Permanent** **Hourly FT** (**100%** FTE) x **1** position(s)** **Status: NSGEU** **Admin Professionals** Position** **Posting Closing Date**:26-Apr-24** Nova Scotia Health...


  • Truro, Canada Nova Scotia Health Authority Full time

    **Req ID**:179095** **Company: Nova Scotia Health** **Location**:Northern** Zone, **Colchester East Hants Health Centre** **Department**:PH HP Health Protection NZ** **Type of Employment**:Permanent** **Hourly FT** (**100%** FTE) x **1** position(s)** **Status**:Management/Non Union** P**osition** **Posting Closing Date**:7-May-24** Nova Scotia Health is...


  • Truro, Canada Nova Scotia Health Authority Full time

    **Req ID**:176674** **Company: Nova Scotia Health** **Location**:Northern** **Zone, **Colchester East Hants Health Centre** **Department**:PH HC Health Promotion NZ** **Type of Employment**:Temporary** **Hourly FT long-assignment** **(**100%** **FTE) x **1** **position(s)** **Status: NSGEU** **Healthcare** Position** **Posting Closing...


  • Truro, Canada Nova Scotia Health Authority Full time

    **Req ID**:176674** **Company: Nova Scotia Health** **Location**:Northern** **Zone, **Colchester East Hants Health Centre** **Department**:PH HC Health Promotion NZ** **Type of Employment**:Temporary** **Hourly FT long-assignment** **(**100%** **FTE) x **1** **position(s)** **Status: NSGEU** **Healthcare** Position** **Posting Closing...


  • Truro, Canada Nova Scotia Health Authority Full time

    **Req ID**:176687** **Company: Nova Scotia Health** **Location**:Northern** **Zone, **Lloyd E. Matheson Centre** **Department**:PH HC Health Promotion NZ** **Type of Employment**:Temporary** **Hourly FT long-assignment** **(**100%** **FTE) x **1** **position(s)** **Status: NSGEU** **Healthcare** Position** **Posting Closing Date**:21-Mar-24** Nova Scotia...

  • Secretary F

    6 months ago


    Truro, Canada Nova Scotia Health Authority Full time

    **Req ID: 160048** **Company: Nova Scotia Health** **Location: Northern Zone, Truro Collaborative Practice** **Department: PHC NZ STRAT-TURNKEY EXPANSION Colch2** **Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly FT (100% FTE) x 1 position(s)** **Status: CUPE** **Admin Professionals Position** **Posting Closing Date: 17-Aug-23** Nova Scotia Health is the largest...

  • Public Health Nurse

    4 weeks ago


    Truro, Nova Scotia, Canada Nova Scotia Health Authority Full time

    About the OpportunityThis is a designated position within the Nova Scotia Health Authority. To be considered, the successful candidate must self-identify as African Nova Scotian, Indigenous People, People of Colour, 2SLGBTQIA+, or Persons with Disabilities. The Public Health Nurse will work in collaboration with the Early Years Manager and team to deliver...


  • Truro, Canada Nova Scotia Health Authority Full time

    About the Opportunity PLEASE NOTE: This is a designated position. The successful candidate must be from the following designated groups in order to be considered and must self-identify as African Nova Scotian, Indigenous People, People of Colour or 2SLGBTQIA+, or Persons with Disabilities. When applying, please ensure your Candidate Profile and...

  • Public Health Nurse

    4 weeks ago


    Truro, Nova Scotia, Canada Nova Scotia Health Authority Full time

    About the OpportunityWe are seeking a highly skilled Public Health Nurse to join our team at the Nova Scotia Health Authority. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering programs and services according to NS Public Health Standards and Protocols.The Public Health Nurse will work in collaboration with the Early Years Consultant and others to...

  • Public Health Nurse

    4 weeks ago


    Truro, Nova Scotia, Canada Nova Scotia Health Authority Full time

    About the OpportunityThis is a designated position within the Nova Scotia Health Authority. The successful candidate must be from a designated group and self-identify as African Nova Scotian, Indigenous People, People of Colour, or 2SLGBTQIA+, or Persons with Disabilities. The Public Health Nurse (PHN) is an essential member of an inter-disciplinary team...