Click here as an internal applicant. Company :IWK Health Req ID: Department/Program: Mental Health And Addictions, Mental Health And Addictions Location:Halifax Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly FT ( 100FTE) x 1position(s) Start Date: July 2025 Union Status:Non:union, Management/Non Union Bargaining Unit Compensation: 24.2589 : 30.3236 /hour Closing Date: June 27, 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 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 plays a key role in supporting a Director within the Mental Health and Addictions Program. While the primary focus is on providing dedicated administrative support to a specific Director and their portfolio, the position also offers assistance to other Directors and senior leaders within the program as required. This role is responsible for a broad range of administrative functions, including analytical support and the coordination of daily operations. Acting as the primary point of contact for the Director's office, the Administrative Assistant ensures the efficient and professional management of all administrative activities. Flexibility, discretion, and the ability to manage competing priorities are essential. Working with a high degree of autonomy, the Administrative Assistant handles complex and confidential assignments with professionalism and sound judgment. The role demands a deep understanding of the Director's priorities and a proactive approach to anticipating needs and streamlining workflows. This is a trusted partnership role, where the Administrative Assistant is relied upon for their exceptional organizational skills, strong communication abilities, and unwavering reliability. Hours of Work Monday to Friday, 8am