Relief Clerk Interpreter ID-509
Description
Limited Competition
This job opening is limited to residents living within 25 kilometres of Fort Simpson.
Department Information
The Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority (NTHSSA) offers challenging and exciting careers in health and social services delivery and administration in Canada’s North. The Territorial Authority has service locations in communities across the territory and a staff of more than 1,600 serving over 43,000 residents of the NWT and 5,900 residents of the Kitikmeot Region of Nunavut. Challenging work, welcoming communities, and expanded opportunities are some of the benefits offered to employees of the NTHSSA.
Job Information
The Relief Clerk Interpreter will greet patients and callers; answer telephones, direct calls and take messages; direct patient flow, schedule patient appointments for the clinic, in accordance with Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority (NTHSSA) Policies and Procedures, and Clinic protocols, while balancing client needs, and Health Care team availability.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
¿ Knowledge of general office procedures to work effectively as part of the Clinic team.
¿ Knowledge of electronic equipment such as computer, fax and photocopy machines and the ability to operate them.
¿ Ability to self-direct, and to organize work with minimal supervision.
¿ Interpersonal and verbal communication skills to maintain a professional manner in all situations.
¿ Time management skills to complete tasks in order of importance while dealing with competing priorities.
¿ Written communication skills to maintain patient records.
¿ Knowledge of confidentiality protocols and ability in their application to ensure patient and other information is kept confidential.
¿ Ability to acquire the knowledge of the geographic and/or cultural needs of patients, and how this affects the delivery of Health Care to ensure sensitivity to patient needs.
Typically, the above qualifications would be attained by:
Completion of Grade 12, records management course work, medical terminology course and three (3) years working experience in a busy, high volume Clinic.
GNWT Inquiries
Inquiries Only:
Dehcho HR Client Service Centre
Department of Finance
Government of the Northwest Territories
9602 100 STREET
BOX 240
FORT SIMPSON, NT X0E 0N0
Tel (867) 695-7233
Fax (867) 695-3254
jobsdehcho@gov.nt.ca
Note: If you do not receive electronic notification confirming receipt of your application, please follow up via telephone.
More Information
Relief Worker
This job opening is for a Relief position where there are no established hours of work on a daily, weekly or monthly basis and may be required to report to work on an as and when required basis for facilities where services operate on a daily basis throughout the entire year.
Indigenous Employment Policy
Candidates must clearly identify their eligibility in order to receive priority consideration under the Indigenous Employment Policy.
Criminal Records Check
Candidates must provide a satisfactory criminal record check. Failure to provide a satisfactory check may deem you disqualified from the competition.
Immunization Status
The successful candidate will be required to obtain proof of current up-to-date immunization status.
Diversity and Inclusion
The Government of the Northwest Territories is an inclusive workplace. If you have a disability and you require support during the hiring process, you are encouraged to identify your needs if you are contacted for an assignment or interview so that you may be accommodated during the hiring process.
Eligibility
Eligibility lists may be created from this competition to fill future term and indeterminate positions.
Equivalencies
Equivalencies may be considered based on a one-year of directly related experience equivalent to one year of education or one year of education for one year of experience. However, combinations of education and experience must often be considered on a case-by-case basis. For a full list of equivalencies that will be considered for this role, please contact human resources.
Job Opening Information
Job Opening ID # 26500
Closing Date: MAY 2, 2025 23:59, Mountain Time.
Salary Information
The salary range for this position is from $35.23 per hour to $42.07 per hour (approximately $68, 699 - $82, 037) plus an annual Northern Allowance of $12, 807.
