Executive Assistant

Requisition ID:

Position Number: -E085-01

Posting End Date: October 20, 2026

Employer: Southern Health-Santé Sud

Site: To be determined

Union: Non Union

Department/Unit: Human Resources

Work Location: To be determined

City: Flexible in Manitoba

Hiring Status: Temporary

FTE: 1.0

Employment arrangement: Hybrid

Daily hours worked: 7.75

Anticipated shift: Days

Annual base hours: 2015

Anticipated Start Date - End Date: To be determined - 11/26/2027

Reason for Term: Maternity/Parental Leave

Salary: As per Agreement

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. Join a region that offers a lifestyle like no other – a safe, peaceful, beautiful, fulfilling life for you and your family.

Position Overview

Reporting to the Senior Leader, the Executive Assistant provides comprehensive executive-level administrative and operational support, handling a broad range of complex, confidential, and sensitive matters. The incumbent exercises a high degree of initiative, discretion, and independent judgment in establishing priorities, determining appropriate courses of action, and managing competing demands. This role requires exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, adaptability, sound problem-solving and conflict resolution abilities, and a proactive approach to anticipating and responding to the needs of the leadership team and associated programs.

The incumbent exercises the appropriate level of initiative and independent judgment in determining work priorities, work methods to be employed and action to be taken on unusual matters. The position functions in a manner that is consistent with the mission, vision and values; and the policies of Southern Health-Santé Sud.

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Experience

• Minimum of three (3) years of administrative experience supporting senior management or executive-level leaders.
• Experience managing complex calendars, coordinating meetings, preparing reports and correspondence, and handling confidential information.
• Previous administrative experience in a health care setting preferred.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• Grade 12 or equivalent.
• Completion of a recognized Administrative Assistant Program, business program, or a suitable combination of education and experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and SharePoint.

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

• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and SharePoint.
• Demonstrated ability to work with minimal supervision, independently and as part of a team.
• Proven ability to exercise sound judgment, manage sensitive information with discretion, and respond effectively to changing priorities.
• Good organizational, analytical and interpersonal skills with the demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing with staff, outside agencies and