Administrative Assistant

Requisition ID: 409043

Position Number: 719-718800-A231-T1

Posting End Date: August 20,2026

Employer: Southern Health-Santé Sud

Site: Boundary Trails Health Centre

Union: Non Union

Department/Unit: Clinical Teaching Unit/Medical Administration

Work Location: Boundary Trails Health Centre

City: Winkler

Hiring Status: Temporary

Reason for Term: Other Leave

FTE: 0.40

Employment arrangement: In Person

Daily hours worked: 7.75

Anticipated shift: Days

Annual base hours: 806

Anticipated Start and End Date: 09/01/2026 - September 1,2027

Salary : TBD

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

The Administrative Assistant is responsible for providing support for the Clinical Teaching Unit Initiatives. The incumbent will provide administrative support to the Medical Education Coordinator and Site Lead/s at the Boundary Trails Health Centre (BTHC); and on occasion to the Chief Medical Officer of Southern Health-Santé Sud.

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.

This text is available in French upon request./Ce profil de poste est disponible en français sur demande. E-mail ***email_hidden***.

Experience

• Minimum two (2) years of previous clerical experience required.
• Experience in a health care 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

• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Demonstrated proficiency in QuickBooks accounting software.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, problem solving, verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated effective oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated proficiency in computer applications and in particular Microsoft Office programs.
• 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.

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.

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. Indigenous applicants are encouraged to apply and to voluntarily self-identify as being of Indigenous descent in their cover letter/application.

Completes and maintains Satisfactory Criminal Record Check, Vulnerable Sector Search, Adult Abuse Registry Check and Child Abuse Registry Check. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred.

Please include three work-related references with your job application from persons who are not related to you but have direct knowledge of your current and past work performance.

Consistent with the French Language Services Policy of the Government of Manitoba and Southern Health-Santé Sud’s FLS Policy, we are committed to offering services in English and French in designated program/service areas serving French-speaking communities within Southern Health-Santé Sud. If no candidates satisfy the bilingual qualification, candidates meeting all other qualifications may be considered for this position.

Please be advised that job competitions for union represented positions may be grieved by internal represented applicants. Should a selection grievance be filed, information from the competition file may be provided to the grievor's representative. Personal information irrelevant to the grievance and other information protected under legislation will be redacted.