Apply By: Thursday, March 28, 2024 11:59 pm EDT
Competition Status: Application Screening

Approximately 1258 individuals applied for this opportunity.

We are screening ALL applications received on or before the closing date and rating them against the qualifications outlined in the job ad. Applicants whose resume and cover letter best demonstrate how they meet the qualifications to do the job will be invited to continue in the hiring process.

To learn about our recruitment process, visit our Hiring Process.

Administrative Assistant

Organization:
Ministry of Health
Division:
Physician & Provider Services Division, Primary Health Care Branch
City:
Kingston, Sudbury, Toronto
Language of Position(s):
English
Job Term:
1 Temporary (up to 9 months with possibility of extension)
Job Code:
08OAD - Office Administration 08
Salary:
$25.27 - $29.38 Per Hour*
*Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.
Posting Status:
Open
Job ID:
212487
Do you take pride in your organizational and administrative skills? Do you thrive in a fast paced environment? If so, we want to hear from you!

We are looking for a motivated professional to join our team, and provide administrative support to the Primary Health Care Branch.

NOTE:
The successful candidate will have the ability to choose to work out of either of the posted locations.

OPS Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion, Accessibility, and Anti-Racism:

We are committed to build a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to promote a diverse, anti-racist, inclusive, accessible, merit-based, respectful and equitable workplace.

We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black, and racialized individuals, as well as people from a diversity of ethnic and cultural origins, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions.

Visit the OPS Anti-Racism Policy and the OPS Diversity and Inclusion Blueprint pages to learn more about the OPS commitment to advance racial equity, accessibility, diversity, and inclusion in the public service.

We offer employment accommodation across the recruitment process and all aspects of employment consistent with the requirements of Ontario's Human Rights Code. Refer to the "How to apply" section if you require a disability-related accommodation.

What can I expect to do in this role?

Your role will include:
• Arranging appointments, meetings and travel itineraries
• Managing office and unit work flow
• Receiving, prioritizing and responding to incoming calls
• Composing correspondence and preparing reports
• Maintaining the office action request system (receiving, logging, assigning and following up on requests)
• Logging and tracking correspondence, and assisting in the coordination of briefing note requests

How do I qualify?

Mandatory:

• Typing of 40 words per minute

Your essential skills will include:

• Proven administrative skills and the ability to manage action request systems, filing and bring forward systems
• Effective verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated writing skills to compose correspondence and communicate in writing
• People skills to interact effectively, using tact and diplomacy
• Organizational skills to manage work flow, establish and meet priorities and deadlines
• Analytical skills to assess issues and engage in problem-solving.

Your knowledge and abilities will include:

• The ability to exercise sound judgment and work independently when required
• Proficiency in word processing, spreadsheet, databases, presentation graphics and email software
• Demonstrated ability to compile statistics, prepare reports, graphs and presentation materials.

Additional Information:

Address:
  • 1 English Temporary, duration up to 9 months, 49 Place D'Armes, Kingston, East Region or 56 Wellesley St, Toronto, Toronto Region or 159 Cedar St, Sudbury, North Region
Compensation Group:
Ontario Public Service Employees Union
Schedule:
3.7
Category:
Administrative and Support Services
Posted on:
Thursday, March 14, 2024
Note:
  • T-HL-212487/24
Please be advised that the results of this competition may be used to form an eligibility list of qualified candidates to potentially fill future vacancies represented by the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU). In accordance with the Collective Agreement, eligibility lists are shared with OPSEU representatives. By applying to this competition, you are providing consent that your name may be shared with OPSEU representatives.
All external applicants (including former employees of the Ontario Public Service) applying to a competition in a ministry or Commission public body must disclose (either in the cover letter or resume) previous employment with the Ontario Public Service. Disclosure must include positions held, dates of employment and any active restrictions as applicable from being rehired by the Ontario Public Service. Active restrictions can include time and/or ministry-specific restrictions currently in force, and may preclude a former employee from being offered a position with the Ontario Public Service for a specific time period (e.g. one year), or from being offered a position with a specific ministry (either for a pre-determined time period or indefinitely). The circumstances around an employee's exit will be considered prior to an offer of employment.
Remember: The deadline to apply is Thursday, March 28, 2024 11:59 pm EDT. Late applications will not be accepted.

We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for further screening or an interview will be contacted.

All Ontario Public Service external job advertisements are posted in English and French. To confirm the language requirements of a job, check the "language of position" information at the top of each job ad. For all positions, candidates will be assessed in English, the business language of the Ontario Public Service. For English/French designated bilingual positions, candidates will also be assessed through French-language proficiency testing.

Toutes les offres d'emploi externes de la fonction publique de l'Ontario sont affichées en anglais et en français. Pour connaître les exigences linguistiques, vérifiez les renseignements sur la « langue du poste » figurant dans le haut de chaque offre d'emploi. Pour tous les postes, l'évaluation des candidates et candidats se fera en anglais, la langue usuelle de la fonction publique de l'Ontario. En ce qui concerne les postes désignés bilingues, la maîtrise du français des candidates et candidats sera également évaluée.

The Ontario Public Service is an inclusive employer.
Accommodation is available under the Ontario's Human Rights Code .
Note: The only website where you can apply on-line for positions with the Ontario Public Service is http://www.gojobs.gov.on.ca

You must enable JavaScript in your browser to access full functionality on the OPS Careers website.

Vous devez activer JavaScript dans votre navigateur pour avoir accès à toutes les fonctionnalités du site Carrières dans la FPO.


Ontario Logo / Logo de l'Ontario
This site is maintained by the Government of Ontario
Ce site est mis à jour par le gouvernement de l'Ontario

Privacy | Important Notices
Confidentialité | Avis importants

© Queen's Printer for Ontario, 2007
© Imprimeur de la Reine pour l'Ontario, 2007