Halton Healthcare’s vision of Exemplary patient experiences, always, goes beyond just the patient experience; it has shaped our entire culture and remains at the core of every interaction in our organization, from our patients & families to our staff, physicians and volunteers.  We believe in exemplary PEOPLE experiences always!

At Halton Healthcare you will thrive in a healthcare culture and environment that embraces inclusion, diversity and belonging with ‘exemplary patient care, always’ at the heart of everything we do.

We empower our people to be the very best they can be so they can make a difference for our patients and the communities we serve.

Halton Healthcare takes great pride in providing quality, compassionate healthcare services to our rapidly growing communities. As a progressive and vibrant healthcare organization, we are committed to being an innovative center of excellence in community hospital care.

Providing administrative assistant support Clinical Program teams by facilitating daily operations through support of the Program Directors with administrative and clerical functions including:

• Assist with coordinating virtual and in-person meetings/presentations/special events/projects/educational sessions including ordering catering, arranging room set-up, supporting technology, agendas, minutes and supporting materials.
• Calendar management for Program Directors and Chiefs/Program Medical Directors
• Ensures submission to internal groups and outside agencies are completed and deadlines met
• Responsible for coordinating and attending Program meetings and take minutes. 
• Assist in the development and preparation of reports, presentations and correspondence leveraging technology and following Halton Healthcare templates and policies
• Interacting with vendors, Purchasing and Accounts Payable departments to ensure timely payment of invoices.
• Receiving/prioritizing mail, phone and e-mail messages on behalf of the Director.
• Performing payroll time entry. Assist with scheduling staff vacation coverage.
• Advanced knowledge of software used at Halton Healthcare including supporting others with questions or training
• Support Program Director with recruitment (schedule interviews, prepare packages, and other administrative aspects of recruitment.
• Assist with the coordination of onboarding of new program leaders and Nurse Practitioners
• Respond to urgent requests from staff in timely manner and direct inquiries to other areas as appropriate.
• Act as first point of contact for the Program/Department and respond to a diverse range of internal and external inquiries with confidentiality
• Document retention and organization in accordance with applicable policies.
• Efficiently managing and ordering supplies
• Reconcile corporate credit card accounts monthly
• Coordinate ICT/Environmental Services requests  
• Review and coordinate updates to Fan out lists and Department/Program distribution lists

• Halton Healthcare is seeking individuals who are competent in their chosen profession; patient/customer focused; team players; effective communicators; caring and respectful and fiscally responsible. 

• Office administration diploma from a recognized college or equivalent experience required
• Minimum of 1 years of experience as an Administrative Assistant working for multiple people an asset
• Experience in a hospital setting preferred
• Medical terminology certificate or equivalent experience required
• Minimum 50 wpm typing speed required
• Demonstrates tact, diplomacy and ensures confidentiality is maintained
• Excellent knowledge of computer software programs and applications i.e Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint
• Experience in eSchedule/API and Meditech considered an asset
• Excellent time management and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated commitment to patient and customer service 
• Understanding and commitment to the hospital’s mission and values; Demonstrates caring and respect; treats each and every coworker, patient or family member with understanding and kindness and hold in high regard and respond appropriately to the needs of self and others
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Satisfactory employment and attendance record
• Must be physically able to do the job

Hours: Monday to Friday, 7.5 hour day shifts;  (Hours are subject to change based on operational needs)

Salary:  $31.147 to $38.907 per hour

Date Posted:  October 1, 2026

Internal application deadline:   October 8, 2026

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Halton Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer who is committed to integrating diversity, equity and inclusion throughout our operations, policies and culture. If you are passionate about what you do, motivated by a job well done, and as committed to excellence, quality and patient satisfaction as we are, we'd like to hear from you. Please attach your current resume directly to this posting.

Please note that while this job is posted on Halton Healthcare's career page, it may also appear on third-party job boards.  These external platforms may use automated tools, including artificial intelligence, for candidate screening and matching.  We do not control or influence these processes.  To ensure your application is reviewed by our team, we recommend applying directly through our Halton Healthcare careers site.  

We thank all those who apply but only those individuals selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Halton Healthcare is committed to providing accommodations for applicants with disabilities.  In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Halton Healthcare will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your accommodation needs to ensure your equal participation.

The Ontario Public Hospitals Act mandates that hospitals establish health surveillance programs for all individuals working within the hospital. This regulation requires proof of immunity for certain diseases and as a result, Halton Healthcare requires all new hires to receive pre-employment medical clearance by our Health, Safety & Wellness team, prior to their start date, as a condition of employment.  This includes demonstrating compliance with Halton Healthcare’s Immunization Policies.

All new hires must be fully compliant with our Vaccination Policy as a condition of employment with Halton Healthcare.  Successful applicants will be required to provide proof of vaccination or proof of a documented medical exemption as part of the hiring process.

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