Administrative Assistant

CancerCare Manitoba is a provincial agency which provides clinical and academic services and leadership for cancer control and the treatment of blood disorders. Our shared vision of a world free of cancer drives every member of our team. CancerCare Manitoba is the perfect place to thrive if you're seeking a fulfilling career in an organization that is committed to its employees' well-being and professional development.

Competition # 254-26-71305

Posting End Date: July 22,2026

City: Winnipeg

Work Location: MacCharles

Department: Outpatient Clinic Services Program & Systemic Therapy Program

Union: Non-Union

Hiring Status: Permanent

Anticipated Start Date: ASAP

FTE: 1.0

Anticipated Shift: Days

Daily Hours Worked: 7.5

Annual Base Hours: 1950

Salary: $27.611, $28.587, $29.428, $30.396, $31.306, $32.472, $33.511

Job Summary:

The Administrative Assistant will be required to work in a fast-paced environment and to prioritize a large complex workload to meet deadlines. The incumbent has the ability to coordinate workflow and meet deadlines with frequent interruptions, exercise sound judgment, maintain confidentiality, and be willing to assume a variety of assignments, as required.  The candidate must be a self-starter, have the ability to work both independently and in a team setting with minimal supervision.

The incumbent will work to ensure a high level of coordination and communication between OCSP & STP, CCMB senior leadership as well as the various CCMB departments.

Qualifications:

Education

• Successful completion of a recognized Administrative Training Program from an accredited educational institution.

Experience

• 3 years directly related experience, supporting an intermediate / senior level leader
• Experience on payroll entries for department staff
• Experience recording and preparing minutes and agendas

An acceptable equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and work effectively under pressure to meet deadlines
• Ability to coordinate and work with a multidisciplinary team
• Strong organizational, prioritization skills, & attention to detail
• Strong computer literacy and proficiency in MS Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint)
• Excellent communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as a member of a team
• Ability to work in several competing priorities simultaneously
• Demonstrated problem-solving and organizational skills
• Demonstrated excellence of written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to compose correspondence on behalf of leadership
• Experience scheduling and coordinating meetings and travels
• Experience maintaining spreadsheets and databases
• Excellent keyboarding skills 65 WPM.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

• Must be able to work safely in a typical computerized office environment and able to lift and carry items

Other

• Must have satisfactory employment record.
• Must be legally able to work in Canada.
• Ability to speak French is preferred.

Interested and qualified applicants are invited to submit a detailed and current resume, plus a cover letter demonstrating how you meet the above qualifications and the above competition number.

This position is subject to a Criminal Record Check, including Vulnerable Sector Search, an Adult Abuse Registry Check and a Child Abuse Registry Check. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred.

CancerCare Manitoba is committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free recruitment processes and work environment.  If you are contacted by CancerCare Manitoba regarding a job opportunity or testing, please advise if accommodation measures must be taken to enable you to apply and be assessed in a fair and equitable manner.

This information is available in alternative formats on request. Please contact CCMBAskHR@cancercare.mb.ca

We thank all that apply and advise that only those applicants selected for further consideration will be contacted.