Req ID: 228867
Department/Program: Administrative Assistants & Pediatrics , Administrative Assistants & Pediatrics
Location: Halifax
Type of Employment: Temporary Hourly FT long-assignment ( 100% FTE) until 01/01/2028 x 1 position(s)
Start Date: ASAP
Union Status: NSGEU Off&Cler; , Admin Professionals Bargaining Unit
Compensation: $ 25.1868 - $ 28.0806 /hour
Closing Date: 9-Nov-26 (Applications are accepted until 23:59 Atlantic Time)

IWK Health is a respected academic health sciences centre located in Halifax, Nova Scotia, providing tertiary and primary care for two million children, youth, adults and families each year across the Atlantic region. We have a team of approximately 4000 employees, physicians, volunteers and learners at sites across Nova Scotia . People build careers with IWK Health with our focus on training and mentorship opportunities. We recognize each other’s talent and celebrate our successes. We collaborate in modern facilities or virtually from home, align our work to our values , and enjoy access to enhanced benefits and wellness programs. We are proud to support our patients, families and communities and are grateful for the generous donor support we receive.

Promoting an anti-racist setting, and calling out discrimination as we work and provide care, is important to us. We are located in Mi’kma’ki, the unceded and ancestral territory of the Mi’kmaq people. Working in Mi’kma’ki and providing care to those across Atlantic Canada is a shared privilege with the original inhabitants who have lived here for many thousands of years prior to colonization. There are 13 First Nation communities across Nova Scotia, and more than 50 historic African Nova Scotian communities who also have a long, deep,



and complex history dating back over 400 years. We have the highest percentage of people with disabilities in the country. Nova Scotia has the highest proportions of transgender and non-binary people than any other province or territory in the country. We are active in our work to eliminate discrimination, but have more work to do to build that trust, acknowledge our biases and reduce the barriers our diverse communities face. We want IWK Health to be a safe and supportive space of equity and belonging in the care we provide and the employment we offer. We welcome all interested persons who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotians, Persons of Colour, Immigrants/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply to support our goal for our workforce to be representative of the patients, families, and communities that we care for at all job levels.

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer of Pediatrics, the Administrative Assistant provides administrative support to designated members of the Division of Developmental Pediatrics. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:



Answering phone calls and email messages; Preparing patient referrals; Scheduling and booking patient appointments; Transcribing a variety of documents; Scheduling and organizing meetings; Preparing agendas and minutes; Maintaining physician schedules; Arranging travel and processing claims; Liaising with outside organizations, physicians and health professionals; Maintaining and reconciling financial accounts; Maintaining office filing system; Photocopying; Data entry; Arranging teleconferences and other web-based meetings; Ordering supplies; Other duties as assigned.

Hours of Work

Monday – Friday, 7-hour shifts. 07:00-15:00, 07:30-15:30, or 08:00-16:00

Your Qualifications

- Minimum High School Diploma or G.E.D. required.
- Post-secondary education in Office Administration, Business Administration, or a university or college program required.
- Minimum 1 year of related administrative experience required. Two years is preferred. A combination of equivalent education and experience may be considered.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and other computer programs/technology is required.
- Keyboarding skills minimum of 40 wpm required, 60 wpm is preferred.
- Excellent multitasking, organizational and prioritization skills required.
- Proven team player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills required.
- Demonstrated ability to respectfully work with a variety of inter‑professional team members required.
- High degree of initiative, diligence, attention to detail, and self‑discipline/focus required.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision required.
- Experience organizing case conferences, meetings, guest visits and teleconferences an asset.
- Experience in a related role in a health center or university/academic environment preferred.
- Experience booking patient appointments i

📌 Administrative Assistant III, Division of Developmental Pediatrics (Halifax Regional Municipality)
🏢 Nova Scotia Health
📍 Halifax Regional Municipality