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Switchboard Operator - Casual (Communications)

@ Headwaters Health Care Centre

Ontario

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Overview

Headwaters Health Care Centre is hiring a casual Switchboard Operator for its Communications Department. The role handles daily switchboard and reception support, including during non-standard hours. The posted hiring salary range is $28.29 to $31.45 per hour.

Responsibilities:

  • Perform switchboard operator duties for the Communications Department
  • Support daily communications activities
  • Provide coverage for other functions during non-standard hours

Requirements summary:

  • Secondary School Graduation Diploma or equivalent
  • Good organizational skills
  • Medical terminology (preferred)
  • Previous switchboard or reception experience (preferred)
  • Meditech registration (preferred)
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)

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Employer posting date
2026-09-09
First seen by our source
2026-10-12
Source record updated
2026-10-12

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Job details

SeniorityEntry level
DepartmentAdministrative
Travelair: none · ground: none
Work settingHospital or clinic
PositionMostly sitting
Physical demandsphysical low · computer moderate
Encouraged to applyPeople with disabilities
EducationHigh school (required)
Perks mentionedPaid training

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Headwaters Health Care Centre

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Company size501-1000
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Job description

Competition:

238-26

Department / Unit:

Communications

Position Type:

Casual

Bargaining Unit:

OPSEU Paramed

Posting Date:

2026-09-10 11:45

Headwaters Health Care Centre. One Community, Caring Together.

We are a dedicated team of professionals focused on providing the best care possible for our patients, families, and caregivers. We work together to care for the whole person from hospital to home.

We are looking for a Switchboard Operator to work with our Communications Department to help us continue in our mission to serve our community with Kindness, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork.

Position Responsibilities:

The successful applicant will perform the duties expected of a Switchboard Operator within Communications Department.

The Switchboard Operator is accountable and responsible for the general and specialized duties required to support the daily activities of the Communications Department, as well as the support of other functions during non-standard working hours.

Qualifications:

  • Secondary School Graduation Diploma or equivalent
  • Medical Terminology (preferred)
  • Good organizational skills
  • Previous switchboard/reception experience (preferred)
  • Meditech Registration (preferred)
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)
  • Acceptable performance and attendance records

Hiring Salary Range: $28.29 - $31.45

We are currently hiring for an existing vacancy.

Why Headwaters?

Our values are more than words, they are what define and connect us. They determine how we work, how we behave, and how we relate to our patients, their families, and caregivers as well as to everyone who is part of the Headwaters community

We offer a wide range of employee perks, for information on our comprehensive benefits package, please visit Headwaters Health Care Centre - Careers at Headwaters

Extra Information

We thank all those who apply but only those individuals selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Headwaters Health Care Centre is an inclusive and equal opportunity employer and supports the compliance of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you have a need for an accommodation, please contact Human Resources so that appropriate arrangements can be made.

Headwaters Health Care Centre is a smoke free facility. Smoking is not permitted on hospital properties. We thank everyone who works at or visits our hospitals for respecting this healthy initiative. We are also a scent-free environment for all employees and visitors.



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