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Administrative Assistant Rehabilitation & Supportive Care Services


Job Location:

Halifax - Canada

Monthly Salary: $ 55492 - 67978
Posted: 20 August 2026 (28 days ago)
Application Deadline: 17 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Req ID: 224144
Location: Central Zone Nova Scotia Rehabilitation and Arthritis Centre - QEII
Department: OPCZ Dir Clinical Services Rehab
Type of Employment: PermanentHourly FT (100%) x 1
Union: MGMT/NON-UnionManagement/Non UnionPosition
Posting Closing Date: 1-Sep-26

About the Opportunity

Reporting to the Director The Administrative Assistant is responsible for providing comprehensive administrative support to the Director by effectively coordinating the day-to-day operation of the Directors office. The position coordinates all administrative activities establishes administrative procedures and guidelines and acts as a liaison with other administrative assistants within the portfolio and across the health authority. This position provides support at times to the thirteen portfolio managers as well as additional support to individuals committees or working groups as assigned as well as supports other members of the portfolio as required. The position also connects with patients families and community groups seeking information.

About You

We would love to hear from you if you have the following:

  • Post-Secondary diploma in a recognized office administration business administration or secretarial program
  • Undergraduate degree is an asset
  • Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience providing administrative support and office coordination at the executive level preferably within healthcare
  • Confidentiality must be maintained at all times; privy to confidential portfolio information such as human resource materials and financial data.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
  • Understands and works within the formal and informal influences and decision-making relationships within the organization.
  • Brings to the attention of manager any issues affecting program effectiveness or efficiency.
  • Self-starter in achieving position related goals.
  • Takes action beyond explicit job responsibilities.
  • Sets high performance goals understands which decisions can be made alone and which require consultation with others and acts accordingly.
  • Competencies in other languages an asset French preferred

I skills test may be required as part of the selection process

Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education experience training and certifications.

Hours
  • Permanent full-time position; 75 hours biweekly
Compensation and Benefits

Pay Scale Type: NU02
Band: 2
Hourly Rate: $28.46 - $34.86
Annual Salary: $55492.00 - $67978.00

Successful candidates may be eligible for a comprehensive benefits package which includes health dental and travel insurance; long-term disability and life insurance coverage; and a defined benefit pension plan. Additional wellness development and employee support programs may also be available.

What Youll Love About Nova Scotia Health

Nova Scotia Health is more than the provinces largest provider of health services; were a team driven by excellence in health healing and learning. Across hospitals health centres and community programs our people deliver innovative high-quality care that impacts lives across Nova Scotia and Atlantic Canada.

From vibrant city life to scenic coastal communities Nova Scotia offers a lifestyle as rewarding as the work itself. At Nova Scotia Health youll find meaningful career opportunities supportive teams and the work-life balance to enjoy everything our beautiful province has to offer. Join us and discover why so many people are choosing to call Nova Scotia home.

Once Youve Applied

Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

This is a Management/Non Union bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions.

Nova Scotia Health is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination values diversity and is representative at all job levels of the people we serve. We encourage all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous Black/African Nova Scotian Persons of Colour Foreign Nationals/Newcomers Persons with Disabilities 2SLGBTQIA to apply and self-identify.


Required Experience:

Junior IC