Clinical Administrative Assistant - CAA0526

Hearing and Speech Nova Scotia Posting Number CAA0526 (Quote this number on application documents) This is an NSGEU Bargaining Unit position. Location: Antigonish Compensation: $23.42-$25.70/hour Hours: 70 hours biweekly Start Date: Dec 14, 2026 End Date: N/A Closing Date: Nov 12, 2026 Clinical Administrative Assistant Antigonish Hearing and Speech Nova Scotia (HSNS) provides audiology services to Nova Scotians of all ages, and speech-language pathology services to preschool children and adults. HSNS is funded by the NS Government to deliver integrated and standardized provincial services across 37 clinical sites, located in 26 communities. Nationally certified Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists, with support from Communication Disorder Technicians and Clinical Administrative Assistants, provide core services (prevention, diagnosis, and treatment), develop and monitor provincial clinical standards, and collaborate with partners to deliver a number of special programs (e.g., Autism, Stroke, Cochlear Implant). Established in 1963, HSNS works to prevent and reduce the impact of communication disorders for Nova Scotians. Hearing and Speech Nova Scotia is an inclusive employer who supports diversity, equality, and reconciliation. Our goal is to be a workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. We welcome people from all ethnicities, genders, sexual orientation, age, religion, physical and mental abilities, family status, and political beliefs and affiliation. We are proud to offer: - A nationally accredited program with Accreditation Canada - A Province-wide support network of professional colleagues, clinical resources, and coordinated clinical services - Varied caseloads and work settings - Salaries (full-time) commensurate with experience [starting at $42,615], and excellent benefits package - Continuing education opportunities We are accepting applications for the regular, full-time position of Clinical Administrative Assistant. The home base is Antigonish. The successful candidate reports to the assigned Manager. Schedule to be determined. The Clinical Administrative Assistant is responsible for providing clerical support services within HSNS in accordance with clinical standards and procedures. In addition, they are responsible for assisting and establishing a positive rapport with the general public and medical community. Requirements: - Successful completion of a recognized business/secretarial program - Effective communication skills, including proficiency in written and spoken English. If English is not your first language further documents will be required - Candidate will have to demonstrate current immunization and/or boosters at the end of the probationary period - Flexibility in work schedule to provide evening/weekend services - Flexibility to travel on occasion to attend continuing education, events and/or meetings - Ability to interact effectively with a wide variety of clients and professionals - Demonstrated good organizational/workload management skills - Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office - Experience with providing services to the general public and medical community Assets: - Working knowledge of Telus MedAccess system - Minimum of one year experience with reception and general office duties - Experience scanning and uploading client documents - Medical terminology education - Experience working in a team environment - Ability to communicate in multiple languages - Lived experience with a communication difference Note – All offers of employment will be conditional upon results of a criminal records check/vulnerable sector search and child abuse registry search, all to be satisfactory to the employer. Only those applicants chosen for an interview will be contacted. Should you require accommodation during any phase in the recruitment process, please contact Human Resources at hr@nshsc.nshealth.ca. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential and will be handled in compliance with the Nova Scotia Accessibility Act.