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Canadian Public Health Association

Administrative Officer

Employment Opportunity

ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER

The Canadian Public Health Association (CPHA) is a national, non-governmental organization that advocates for healthy public policy from the public health perspective. Our mission is to enhance the health of all people and communities in Canada, particularly those who are structurally disadvantaged, and to contribute to a healthier and more equitable world. CPHA respects and values equity, diversity and inclusiveness in all aspects of its work.

CPHA is seeking an Administrative Officer. Reporting to the Executive Director, the successful candidate will be responsible for administrative services, human resources support, governance support, and for specific initiatives as required. While this position has core responsibilities, it has a broad focus that will vary over time.

This position requires an energetic, details-oriented individual with the ability to work independently and as part of a team. The ability to multi-task and maintain consistently high-quality work is essential. Candidates applying for this position should have:

  • University or college education and a minimum of five years’ relevant experience.
  • The ability to communicate fluently in French and English is essential.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Strong writing skills.
  • Highly developed organizational and problem-solving skills.
  • Good judgment and discretion.
  • Above average proficiency with computer software, especially Microsoft Office.

A complete job description for the position is available.

The salary range for this position is $53,795-$62,363 dependent on the qualifications and experience of the successful candidate. CPHA offers a comprehensive benefits package including a group RRSP; generous vacation leave; paid sick days; and flexible working hours. While the successful candidate may work remotely or utilize workspace at CPHA’s office in Ottawa, they must live in the National Capital Region.

The closing date for applications is Tuesday 15 August 2023.

If this position matches your skills and interests, please apply with a cover letter and your resume to hr-rh@cpha.ca.

CPHA is an equal opportunity employer. Having diverse lived experience is not a requirement for this job but an asset because differences in lived and professional experiences bring value-creating perspectives to CPHA’s work. To ensure an unbiased review of your resume, CPHA will disguise elements of your resume before the hiring manager reviews it. If you are comfortable, CPHA invites you to indicate elements of your lived experience that make you unique and different in your cover letter. This lived experience can come from your cultural background, gender-based experiences, life experiences, etc. While this information ensures that CPHA considers diverse applicants for this position, please note that providing this information is not required to apply for this position.

Interviews will be conducted by video conference.

We sincerely appreciate all applications, however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

CPHA is committed to providing accommodations for people with a disability in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process in accordance with Accessibility for Ontarians with a Disabilities Act (AODA 2005). As required, please inform us of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require to ensure your equal participation.