Executive Assistant

• Classification: Executive Assistant
• Union: COV OUT OF SCOPE
• Department: Quality Administration
• Primary Location: Tawa Centre
• Employee Class: Regular Full Time
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 26-MAR-2019
• Date Available: 15-APR-2019
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 2
• Shifts per cycle: 10
• Shift Pattern: Days
• Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
• Salary: Covenant Health offers a competitive compensation and benefits package
• Vehicle Requirement: N/A

Related post-secondary certificate, e.g. Office/Business Administration or a recognized equivalent. Minimum 5 or more years of progressively responsible administrative support experience required; with at least 2 years health care background in a senior administrative support position preferred. The vision to anticipate future needs of the CQPO and Quality leadership team members. Strong customer focus, commitment to continuous quality improvement and results-oriented working style. Must be proficient at learning and using a variety of computer applications including MS Office Suite. Working knowledge of SharePoint, Visio and/or Microsoft Lync is preferred; intranet software experience would be an asset. Demonstrated conflict resolution and negotiation skills. Superior communication, interpersonal skills/savvy. Strong technical, change, and organizational skills. Demonstrated abilities in setting and achieving goals, implementing solutions, functioning effectively within a team based setting, and providing exceptional executive and senior leadership support. Ongoing interest and participation in continuing development activities related to advancing our Quality Strategy.

Ability to respond in an innovative way to the complex, fast paced evolving nature of health care and human resources service delivery. Ability to determine appropriate stakeholders and level of decision making and distribute information appropriately. Ability to promote teamwork, collaboration, and partnership. Must be extremely accurate and detail orientated and capable of managing multiple priorities while displaying a positive, professional demeanor. Strong ability to manage multiple complex calendars/schedules. Ability to coordinate and organize events and special projects. Ability to capture meeting deliberations concisely and accurately through minute taking. Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) and formatting, grammar, and spelling. Ability to complete duties with numerous interruptions. Acts in a calm, professional manner with tact at all times. High standard of ethics and confidentiality in handling of sensitive information. Ability to work independently with minimal direction/supervision. Willingness to be flexible and provide support/assistance as required. A firm commitment to living the Mission, Vision and Values of Covenant Health.

As Required.