Do you have strong organizational, attention to detail and interpersonal skills? If so, consider this rewarding opportunity with the Ministry of the Solicitor General in the position of Health Unit Clerk, where you will provide reception and administrative support services to the staff of the health care unit at the Elgin-Middlesex Detention Centre.
About the job
In this role, you will:
- provide receptionist services;
- prepare and review variety of reports and correspondence;
- book physician, specialist and medical test appointments;
- complete applications for health insurance numbers;
- process medication and special diet requests and place orders for vaccinations;
- maintain filing systems and other related administrative duties.
What you bring to the team
Technical Knowledge and Skills:
You have knowledge of legislation including the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, Mental Health Act, and ability to acquire knowledge of institution and health care policies regarding the release of medical information and routine information.
- You have knowledge of office practices to provide reception, mail, word processing and clerical support services as well as knowledge of filing systems.
- You have the ability to maintain confidentiality and security of information.
Communication and Interpersonal Skills:
- You have well developed oral communication skills to answer the telephone, direct calls, take messages and, provide information to callers.
- You have proven interpersonal skills to work effectively in a team environment and deal with callers and staff in a courteous and tactful manner.
- You have written communication skills to prepare accurate letters, reports, and other correspondence as well as to receive calls and take messages.
Analytical, Organizational and Reasoning Skills:
- You have analytical skills to identify errors and verify documents for accuracy and completeness.
- You have reasoning skills to determine what matters should be brought to the attention of staff or supervisor.
- You have organizational and time management skills to prioritize your workload and ensure deadlines are met.
Computer Skills:
- You can maintain filing, process reports and input data in through the computer system.
- You proficient with word processing equipment and software to prepare letters and reports as well as database filing systems in order to input and track information.
Don't meet every qualification?
If you are excited about this position and meet most, but not all, of the listed qualifications, please still consider applying. We recognize that no one person might have every qualification in this job ad, and you just might be the right candidate!
How we support diversity, inclusion and accessibility
We are building an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage everyone interested in working with us to apply, including people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black and racialized individuals, as well as people from all ethnicities, cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions.
Our hiring process is accessible, consistent with Ontario's Human Rights Code (https://www.ohrc.on.ca/en/ontario-human-rights-code) and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (https://www.ontario.ca/laws/statute/05a11). We are working to prevent and remove barriers in our hiring processes and can offer accommodation (https://www.ontario.ca/page/careers-hiring-process#section-4) to address specific needs related to Code-protected grounds such as disability, family status and religion. For more information about accommodation during the hiring process please contact us (https://intra.ejobs.careers.gov.on.ca/ContactUs.aspx.
Learn more about the work the OPS is doing to create an inclusive, anti-racist, accessible and diverse workplace:
- diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives (https://www.ontario.ca/page/about-ontario-public-service#section-2)
- accessibility (https://www.ontario.ca/page/accessibility)
- Anti-Racism Policy (https://www.ontario.ca/page/ontario-public-service-anti-racism-policy)
Additional information
Address:
- 1 English Temporary, duration up to 6 months, 711 Exeter Rd, London, West Region, Criminal Record and Judicial Matters Check, Local Police Databases Search, PIP/NICHE/RMS
Compensation Group:
Ontario Public Service Employees Union
Understanding the job ad - definitions
Schedule:
3-7
Category:
Administrative and Support Services
Posted on:
Tuesday, June 9, 2026
Note:
A criminal or other federal offence record does not automatically disqualify you from the position. We consider each situation based on the position's responsibilities.
If a check is needed and you've lived outside of Canada in the past 5 years for 6 or more months in a row, or if you are not a Canadian resident, you'll need to provide an out-of-country police clearance certificate from the country you lived in.
Employment screening checks are only reviewed and evaluated by the Transition and Security Office, which also maintains them and keeps them strictly confidential.
How to apply:
- You must apply online by visiting www.ontario.ca/careers. You must enter the job id number in the Job ID search field to locate the job ad.
- Your cover letter and resume combined should not exceed five (5) pages. For tips and tools on how to write a concise cover letter and resume, review the Writing a Cover Letter and Resume: Tips, Tools and Resources https://www.gojobs.gov.on.ca/Docs/OPSCoverLetterandResumeWritingGuide.pdf.
- Customize your cover letter and resume to the qualifications listed on the job ad. Using concrete examples, you must show how you demonstrated the requirements for this job. We rely on the information you provide to us.
- Read the job description https://intra.ejobs.careers.gov.on.ca/PDR.aspx?Language=English&JobID=245752 to make sure you understand this job.
- OPS employees are required to quote their WIN EMPLOYEE ID number when applying.
- If you require a disability related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please Contact Us https://www.gojobs.gov.on.ca/ContactUs.aspx to provide your contact information. Recruitment services team will contact you within 48 hours.
Please be advised that the results of this competition may be used to form an eligibility list of qualified candidates to potentially fill future vacancies represented by the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU). In accordance with the Collective Agreement, eligibility lists are shared with OPSEU representatives. By applying to this competition, you are providing consent that your name may be shared with OPSEU representatives.
All external applicants (including former employees of the Ontario Public Service) applying to a competition in a ministry or Commission public body must disclose (either in the cover letter or resume) previous employment with the Ontario Public Service. Disclosure must include positions held, dates of employment and any active restrictions as applicable from being rehired by the Ontario Public Service. Active restrictions can include time and/or ministry-specific restrictions currently in force, and may preclude a former employee from being offered a position with the Ontario Public Service for a specific time period (e.g. one year), or from being offered a position with a specific ministry (either for a pre-determined time period or indefinitely). The circumstances around an employee's exit will be considered prior to an offer of employment.
Remember:
The deadline to apply is Tuesday, June 23, 2026 11:59 pm EDT. Late applications will not be accepted.
We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for further screening or an interview will be contacted.
The Ontario Public Service is an inclusive employer.
Accommodation is available under the Ontario's Human Rights Codehttp://www.ohrc.on.ca/en/ontario-human-rights-code.
Pay: $25.32-$29.24 per hour
Work Location: In person
