Administrative Assistant

Requisition ID: 415179

Position Number: ADMINSEC2MH_02

Posting End Date: November 17, 2026

City: Selkirk

Employer: Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority

Site: Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority - Selkirk Community Mental Health Office

Department / Unit: Mental Health

Job Stream: Non-Clinical

Union: MGEU

FTE: 1.00

Anticipated Shift: Days

Salary: As per collective agreement

The Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority delivers health-care services on First Nation Treaty Territories 1, 2, 3 and 5 and on the homeland of the Métis Nation. We respect that First Nations treaties were made on these territories, acknowledge harms and mistakes, and we dedicate ourselves to collaborate in partnership with First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples in the spirit of reconciliation.

Position Summary:

Under the direction of the Regional Director, Mental Health and Crisis Services, the Administrative Assistant is responsible for providing administrative/clerical support for the day- to-day operations of the Mental Health program. The position of Administrative Assistant functions in a manner consistent with, and supports the Mission, Vision and Values of the Interlake- Eastern Regional Health Authority.

Qualifications:

• Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent.
• Proficiency in computer applications, in particular Microsoft Office and Excel.
• Data Entry(accuracy of reporting is of prime importance).
• Two to three years of related experience is required.
• Ability to operate standard dictating and office equipment.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated organizational skills.
• Ability to operate required equipment.
• Ability to maintain positive working relationships in a team based environment.
• Demonstrated ability to display professional conduct at all times when dealing with fellow staff members, public, board members, etc.
• Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
• Demonstrated attentiveness to detail to ensure high level of accuracy.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality with access to sensitive information.
• Completes and maintains a satisfactory pre-employment security check.
• Satisfactory employment record.
  
  
  

Internal applicants must include a current resume with application upon change of department, site, program and or classification.

As a condition of employment, all successful applicants will be required to provide a satisfactory criminal record check (with vulnerable sector screening), adult abuse and child abuse registry checks prior to commencing employment.

The Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority is committed to increasing the representation of Indigenous people at all levels within our workforce. We encourage successful Indigenous individuals to self-declare by completing a voluntary self-declaration as part of the application process.

Given the cultural diversity of our region, the ability to communicate in more than one language would be considered an asset. Proficiency of both official languages is essential for target and designated bilingual positions.

The Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority values and supports employment equity and workplace diversity and encourages all qualified individuals to apply. Accessibility accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection.