Communications Assistant
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Position Summary: Reporting to the Regional Lead, Communications, the Communications Assistant supports the efforts of the public relations and communications department that is responsible for internal and external communications.  The role of the Communications Assistant position is to assist with ensuring compliance with accessibility policies, in particular online requirements. This position functions in a manner consistent with, and supports the Mission, Vision and Values of, the Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority.

The position of Communication Assistant functions in a manner consistent with, and supports the mission, vision and values of the Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority.

Qualifications:

• Grade 12.
• Completion of a recognized administrative/secretarial or communication program required, or a suitable combination of education and experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Publisher) and Adobe Acrobat.
• Proficiency in using the Internet and familiarity with online content management systems (WordPress) an asset.
• Familiarity with Canva an asset.
• Two to three years of recent related experience in an administrative role.
• Public relations or communications experience will be an asset.
• Effective written and verbal communications.
• Strong organizational skills, detail oriented.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. 
• Ability to prioritize tasks, independently and as part of a team, in a busy work environment.
  
• Adherence to deadlines.
• Collaboration with co-workers and others.
• Completes projects to full scope, effectively and efficiently.
• Exhibits exemplary customer service.
• Mental and physical ability to meet the demands of the position.
• 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 process.

All health care workers are required to be immunized as a condition of employment in accordance with the Interlake-Eastern RHA Policy (GA-13-P-110 Required Immunizations for Health Care Workers).

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.