PROGRAM ASSISTANT (1 TEMPORARY FULL-TIME POSITION UNTIL JULY 2027)
The Middlesex-London Health Unit has an exciting opportunity for a temporary full-time Program Assistant to fill an existing vacancy to work on the Comprehensive Health Promotion Team A in the Family and Community Health division at our Citi Plaza location, London, Ontario.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Under the direction of the Manager, Comprehensive Health Promotion Team A, the successful
candidate will:
- Provide administrative support for the Comprehensive Health Promotion Team A.
- Prepare and disseminate agendas and take minutes for meetings.
- Schedule appointments, meetings and room bookings, and support the development and maintenance of accurate program calendars and schedules.
- Communicate by telephone, email and Teams with team members, clients and community partners.
- Maintain existing spreadsheets and databases, create Excel spreadsheets, and support program reporting requirements.
- Format and prepare key documents, reports, and letters, and handle mail.
- Maintain and update shared electronic files, templates, and standardized forms to support team operations and consistent program delivery.
- Process client referrals, including receiving, tracking, and documenting referral information, and maintain related databases.
- Enter data and key information into specific Ministry software programs.
- Order necessary supplies, and maintain inventories, resources, mailing lists and key contacts.
- Maintain accurate budget documents, reconcile credit card statements and process invoices.
- Filing, record keeping, and document management (paper and electronic).
- Perform other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Post-secondary program in administrative studies of at least one year.
- Candidates who have an equivalent level of expertise acquired through related employment experience and on-the-job training or alternative education may be considered in order to support Employment Equity.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills in order to provide excellent customer service and work effectively with team members.
- Skills and experience in supporting teams and managers, including taking initiative.
- Demonstrated ability to prepare comprehensive and accurate meeting minutes.
- Proficiency in computer applications, including Microsoft Office Suite (i.e. Word, Excel, SharePoint).
- Experience and expertise with Ministry databases (i.e., ISCIS) and electronic medical records (i.e. Profile) considered an asset.
- Skills and knowledge to work with an increasingly diverse population and knowledge of health inequities.
- Ability to take initiative, problem solve, prioritize work, meet deadlines and balance competing work demands.
- Ability to work efficiently while maintaining a high level of accuracy in work tasks.
- Demonstrated commitment to contributing to a positive workplace environment.
- Ability to work flexible hours.
- Communication proficiency (written and verbal) in French and/or any other language is considered an asset.
The hourly rate for this position ranges from $25.89 to $33.66 hourly based on qualifications and experience.
To apply to this position, select “Apply Now” and submit a resume and cover letter as a single document by August 3rd, 2026. Please note new applicants will need to create an online account to apply via our career page https://www.healthunit.com/careers-and-students
We thank all applicants for their interest in a career at the Middlesex-London Health Unit; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
The Middlesex- London Health Unit is committed to equity in employment. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to establishing a qualified workforce that is reflective of the diverse population we serve. We encourage applications from equity seeking communities including Indigenous peoples, racialized people, persons with disabilities, and those who identify as 2SLGBTQIA+. Candidates are encouraged to voluntarily self-identify in their cover letter, in a transparent manner, as part of the application process. When a candidate voluntarily discloses such information in their application, the information will be kept confidential. Disclosure and/or self-identification with an equity-seeking community will not lead to advantageous treatment of a candidate who is not qualified.
