Secretary III

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 # 240-26-71445

Posting End Date: July 03, 2026

City: Winnipeg

Work Location: MacCharles

Department: Nutrition Services

Union: CUPE FS

Hiring Status: Term

Reason for Term: Other Leave 

Anticipated Start and End Date: July 13, 2026 – Indefinite

FTE: 1.0

Anticipated Shift: Days

Daily Hours Worked: 7.75

Annual Base Hours: 2015

Salary:  $23.950/$24.654/$25.379/$26.128/$26.897/$27.688

Job Summary:

Under the supervision of the Administrative Assistant and reporting to the Manager, Patient & Family Support Services the incumbent provides reception and secretarial services to the Hope & Healing Program.

The successful candidate will be required to receive patients and families, coordinate telephone calls, schedule patient appointments (primarily for nutrition services), program registrations, payroll, minute recording, prepare correspondence and purchase orders, distribute resources and promotion materials, filing, supply orders and inventory. The incumbent assists with special projects, and other related duties as required.

Qualifications:

Education

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

Experience

• Minimum 2 years of experience in a secretarial position


• Excellent keyboarding skills 50 WPM


• Proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of Medical terminology and minute taking skills


• Accuracy and attention to detail to ensure deadlines and requirements are met


• Excellent interpersonal, communication, organizational, customer service and problem-solving skills


• Caring and compassionate approach to interacting with patients and families


• Ability to work independently, as well as a part of a multidisciplinary team with support and clinical staff


• Demonstrate proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook)

Preferred

• Experience in a healthcare setting


• Experience in a unionized setting

Other

• Must have a satisfactory employment record


• Must be legally able to work in Canada


• Ability to speak French is considered an asset

This information is available in alternative formats on request. Please contact [email protected] 

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.

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