Program Secretary

The Program Secretary will provide full secretarial and administrative support to the Clinical Manager, Clinical Leaders and Educators of the Women's Health and Newborn Care Program located at McMaster University Medical Centre.

Hamilton Health Sciences fosters a culture of patient and staff safety, whereby all employees are guided by our Mission, Vision, Values, and Values Based Code of Conduct. Hamilton Health Sciences is a teaching hospital and all staff and physicians are expected to support students and other learners.

To be considered for this opportunity applicants must apply during the posting period. All internal and external applicants may ONLY apply via the Careers website. This job posting is for an existing vacancy.

Hamilton Health Sciences is an equal opportunity employer and we will accommodate any needs under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedom, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Hiring processes will be modified to remove barriers to accommodate those with disabilities, if requested. Should any applicant require accommodation through the application processes, please contact Human Resources at , Ext for assistance. If the applicant requires a specific accommodation because of a disability during an interview, the applicant will need to advise the hiring manager when scheduling the interview and the appropriate accommodations can be made.

This competition is open to all qualified applicants, however, qualified internal applicants will be considered first. Past performance will be considered as part of the selection process. If you are a previous employee of Hamilton Health Sciences, please note\: the circumstances around an employee's exit will be considered prior to an offer of employment. Proficiency in both Official Languages, French and English, is considered an asset.

If this position is temporary, selection for this position will be as per the outlined Collective Agreements:

Article 30 (k), CUPE Collective Agreement 
Article 10.7 (d), ONA Collective Agreement 
Article b) (ii), OPSEU 273 Collective Agreement 
Article 14.04, OPSEU 209 Collective Agreement 
Article 2.07 and Article 13, PIPSC RT Collective Agreement

The Women's Health and Newborn Care Program at Hamilton Health Sciences provides family-focused women's and neonatal health services. An interdisciplinary team provides obstetrical care to healthy child bearing women and newborns as well as the high risk obstetrical population.

Monday to Friday, Days 

This position is temporary until January 2027 

1. Graduate of Community College Business Administration Program

2. Minimum 2 years current related experience

3. Medical Terminology

4. Proficient keyboarding skills (60 wpm)

5. Excellent computer skills in a variety of applications including Windows, MS Word, MS Visio, MS PowerPoint, MS Excel, Peoplesoft, Budget Tool

6. Experience with invoice management and excellent transcription and minute-taking abilities

2. Experience with scheduling and payroll in the Kronos Scheduler and Timekeeper system.

7. Demonstrated excellence in effective communication (written and verbal), interpersonal and problem-solving skills

8. Demonstrated ability to appreciate confidential nature of position

9. Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment

10. Ability to work independently and display initiative

11. Demonstrates organizational skills and ability to establish priorities

11. Demonstrated ability to meet project and task deadlines

12. Demonstrated ability to develop systems that create efficient work flow

13. Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with internal and external partners

14. Demonstrated commitment to HHS Mission, Vision and Values and continuous quality improvement

15. Demonstrated commitment to continuous learning