Government of Nunavut’s Health department based in Iqaluit, NU is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of Executive secretary. Government of Nunavut’s Health department manages healthcare services and public health initiatives. Specializing in healthcare delivery and disease prevention, it promotes the well-being of Nunavut residents. It ensures access to quality healthcare in remote communities, addressing the unique healthcare needs of the territory’s population and contributing to improved health outcomes in Nunavut’s healthcare landscape. The candidates selected for the vacancy will be required to start the work as soon as possible.
Job Description:
Employer Name: Government of Nunavut
Department: Health
Community: Iqaluit
Position: Executive secretary
No of Vacancies: 1
Salary: $74242.00 – $84260.00 yearly
Employment Type: Full time
Union Status: Excluded
Location: Iqaluit, Nunavut
Shift: 37.5 hour/week
Reference Number: 10-508215
Requirements:
Languages: Candidates must have knowledge of the Inuktut, English or French Language
Education: Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent
Experience: Candidates should have two (2) years’ work experience performing related duties in a similar office setting
Other Requirements:
- The candidates should have certification from a recognized secretarial or office administration program
- The candidates should ideally be fluent in more than one of Nunavut’s official languages
- The candidates should possess knowledge of Inuit communities, culture, land, Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit, Inuktut, and ideally, have experience working in a northern cross-cultural environment
- The candidates should have acceptable combinations of education and experience
Responsibilities:
- The candidates should be able to report to the Assistant Deputy Minister of Health Operations (ADM) with the Department of Health, contributing to the overall efficient and effective functioning of the ADM’s office
- The candidates should be able to ensure that tasks are completed independently, assigned appropriately, or referred accordingly in consultation with the ADM, complying with policies/directives of the Department, the Government of Nunavut, collective agreements, and other applicable legislation
- The candidates should be able to work closely with all members of the team, as well as other internal and external stakeholders, public and contractors
- The candidates should be able to coordinate and schedule meetings, ensuring all necessary staff are available to attend, meeting commitments are fulfilled, and minutes and documents are professionally prepared
- The candidates should be able to ensure effective operations of the ADM office by providing executive coordination and support to the ADM, maintaining the ADM’s agenda, and assisting in planning appointments, meetings, teleconferences, and conferences
- The candidates should be able to deal with incoming inquiries from employees, the public, and direct them to the proper individual, as well as greeting visitors and directing them when appropriate
Benefits:
- The candidates will get Northern Allowance $16,008 per annum
How to apply:
If the position is fit for you and the basic requirements are fulfilled then you can now apply directly to the employer (along with your resume and reference number) through the below-mentioned details.
By email
IqaluitApplications@gov.nu.ca
We thank all the applicants for showing their interest and trust in us, however, only the most eligible candidates will be selected and conducted for further procedure directly from employers, in between no charges/fees or original documents will be asked from any applicant. All the best!