Administrative Assistant II, Precision Medicine

Company : IWK Health

Req ID: 213458 
Department/Program:  Precision Medicine 
Location: Halifax   
Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly FT (100% FTE)  x 1 position(s)
 Start Date: ASAP
Union Status: NSGEU Off&Cler, Admin Professionals Bargaining Unit
Compensation: $23.6572 - $26.7684 /hour
Closing Date:  December 19, 2025  (Applications are accepted until 23:59 Atlantic Time)

IWK Health is a respected academic health sciences centre located in Halifax, Nova Scotia, providing tertiary and primary care for two million children, youth, adults and families each year across the Atlantic region. We have a team of approximately 4000 employees, physicians, volunteers and learners at sites across Nova Scotia. People build careers with IWK Health with our focus on training and mentorship opportunities. We recognize each other’s talent and celebrate our successes. We collaborate in modern facilities or virtually from home, align our work to our values, and enjoy access to enhanced benefits and wellness programs. We are proud to support our patients, families and communities and are grateful for the generous donor support we receive.

Promoting an anti-racist environment, and calling out discrimination as we work and provide care, is important to us. We are located in Mi’kma’ki, the unceded and ancestral territory of the Mi’kmaq people. Working in Mi’kma’ki and providing care to those across Atlantic Canada is a shared privilege with the original inhabitants who have lived here for many thousands of years prior to colonization. There are 13 First Nation communities across Nova Scotia, and more than 50 historic African Nova Scotian communities who also have a long, deep, and complex history dating back over 400 years. We have the highest percentage of people with disabilities in the country. Nova Scotia has the highest proportions of transgender and non-binary people than any other province or territory in the country. We are active in our work to eliminate discrimination, but have more work to do to build that trust, acknowledge our biases and reduce the barriers our diverse communities face. We want IWK Health to be a safe and supportive space of equity and belonging in the care we provide and the employment we offer. We welcome all interested persons who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotians, Persons of Colour, Immigrants/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply to support our goal for our workforce to be representative of the patients, families, and communities that we care for at all job levels.

The Opportunity

The Administrative Assistant II plays a vital role in supporting the Division Head of Clinical Genomics within the Precision Medicine program, providing dedicated clinical, academic, and research assistance. This position delivers high-quality administrative, secretarial, and organizational support, serving as the first point of contact for inquiries and helping to ensure smooth communication and efficient operations across the service.

In addition to supporting the Division Head, the role also provides assistance to lab scientists and other team members. It requires a high level of independence, initiative, and professionalism, with the ability to work effectively without close supervision.

Hours of Work

Monday to Friday

Your Qualifications

• Minimum High School Diploma or G.E.D. required.
• Graduate from a recognized Secretarial or Office Administration Diploma Program (or equivalent) required.
• Minimum six (6) months of related administrative/secretarial experience required; 1 year preferred.
• A combination of equivalent education and experience may be considered.
• Applies critical thinking to address issues effectively.
• High regard for quality and attention to detail required.
• Demonstrated excellence in communication (both verbal and written) and interpersonal skills required.
• Demonstrated initiative; self-motivated and able to work with minimal supervision required.
• Excellent planning, organizational, prioritization and time management skills required.
• Experience preparing and formatting documents, including but not limited to reports, correspondence, and meeting minutes.
• Strong working knowledge of Medical Terminology required.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including slide presentations, spreadsheets, and database applications, with experience using AI-powered tools to assist in document creation, formatting, and data organization.
• High degree of flexibility with ability to work under pressure required.
• Competency in other languages considered an asset.

Thank you for your interest in IWK Health.

Please note that we only contact applicants selected for interview/testing. If we invite you to participate in an assessment process (such as an interview or testing) you have the right to request accommodation. Please discuss your needs when invited to the assessment process.

This is a Admin Professionals  bargaining  unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. Successful applicants changing unions, bargaining units or employment status, are advised to seek clarification regarding their seniority, benefits, and vacation entitlement and/or usage, prior to accepting the position.

An offer of employment is conditional upon the completion and satisfactory results of all applicable background checks and confirmation of credentials.

If you are an employee of IWK Health, please apply through the internal careers page to ensure you are flagged as an internal applicant.