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Administrative Assistant (Posting ID: #25-4048-A)

Lakelands Public Health

Peterborough Ontario

Salary: Neg Per Hour



Minimum Qualifications and Position Requirements:

  • Ontario Secondary School Graduation Diploma or equivalent.

  • Demonstrated ongoing effective ability to perform the following:

  • accurately type 50 words per minute keyboarding speed;

  • use MS Office programs (Word, Outlook, Excel, Powerpoint, Sharepoint), internet and e-mail at an intermediate level;

  • quickly learn and work with custom computer programs;

  • use excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills;

  • edit text for correct spelling, grammar, and punctuation at an intermediate level;

  • apply initiative, tact, diplomacy, and judgment in work related and work impacted engagements;

  • work well and collaboratively with others;

  • work productively and efficiently without the need for close supervision;

  • adapt to new, different, and/or changing requirements;

  • maintain concentration and focus for extended periods in a busy, fast-paced clinical environment with ongoing distractions and noise to successfully complete assigned tasks in a timely manner;

  • multi-task and continually organize and re-organize workload as necessary with competing priorities and demands;

  • ensure privacy and confidentiality of information including those relating to clients;

  • choose the appropriate course of action and prioritize inquiries;

  • schedule appointments, clinics and events;

  • provide excellent attention to detail;

  • maintain up-to-date immunization according to the most recent edition of the Canadian Immunization Guide and the National Advisory Committee on Immunization; and

  • Maintain up-to-date immunization according to the Ontario Publicly-Funded Immunization Schedule and/or the most recent edition of the Canadian Immunization Guide and the National Advisory

  • Committee on Immunization as per the Peterborough Public Health policy, including being fully vaccinated with a COVID-19 vaccine series; and

  • TB skin testing is required at the onset of employment and may be required as part of routine TB surveillance or follow-up of potential exposures.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Completion of a post-secondary secretarial/administrative assistant program (general or medical) or equivalent relevant experience.

How to Apply:

  • Apply in writing via email to: [email protected]

  • Include your name, the position classification, and the posting ID in the email subject line: Example: “Jane Smith, Public Health Inspector, 24-4001-IE”

  • Attach a single file (doc, docx, or pdf) including your cover letter and resume, which addresses the qualifications noted above.

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Peterborough, ON K9J 2R8: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:

  • Secondary School (required)

Job Overview

Posted Date: 16 Oct 2025

Location: Peterborough Ontario

Salary: Neg Per Hour

Company Information

Lakelands Public Health

Name: Lakelands Public Health

Web: https://www.lakelandsph.ca/

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