Administrative Assistant, Indigenous Health

2 weeks ago


Prince George, Canada Northern Health Full time

**Position Summary**:

- Northern Health is looking for an experienced, highly efficient, and self-directed Administrative Assistant to support the Indigenous Health department.
- The Administrative Assistant provides confidential administrative support to designated team members within the Indigenous Health portfolios across Northern Health. Acts as a first point of contact for the assigned area(s) and directs both internal and external customers to the appropriate staff to address their needs.
- Starting salary will be approximately from $47,064 to $58,830 and will be based on education, training, experience, and salaries of similar positions.
- **Prince George** Prince George is the centre of business, education, health and culture for northern British Columbia and services a rural population of about 300,000. The region’s economic growth and diversification strategies are creating outstanding opportunities for investors, employers and employees. Affordable housing, land prices and transportation costs, due to short and quick commutes; result in one of the lowest costs of living for a city of its size in the province. Additionally, wage rates fall above provincial averages, providing residents of Prince George with a high standard of living in one of BC’s most beautiful regions. The city itself is the 4th largest in British Columbia and has a population of approximately 82,300 local residents and a service centre for nearly 320,000. It is built on the confluence of the Fraser and Nechako rivers. Prince George is the home of the University of Northern British Columbia - Canada’s Green university. The warm, friendly and diverse population attests to a strong and dynamic community spirit. Check out Prince George for more information on what this community has to offer.
- **What Northern Health has to offer you**
- Comprehensive benefit packages including extended health/dental and a municipal pension plan for part-time and full-time employees. Casuals have the option of paying for benefits.
- Four weeks vacation with one year of continuous service
- Financial Support for Moving Expenses is available for eligible positions
- Employee referral program
- Employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
- Spectacular outdoor activities and the shortest commutes in BC
- “Loan Forgiveness Programs” are offered through the Federal and BC Government for eligible professions.

**IMPORTANT NOTE**:
- Proof of COVID-19 vaccination
- Registration number (if you are part of a regulated profession)
- Any supporting documents regarding education/qualifications for this position. Examples may include:

- Program certificates or diplomas
- High school/college/university transcripts etc.
- It is also recommended to provide a cover letter and resume

**Qualifications**:

- Grade 12 supplemented by successful completion of an administrative diploma.
- Three (3) to five (5) years progressive administrative assistant experience or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

**Skills and Abilities**:

- Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.
- Ability to respond to customer needs and resolve customer issues.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships within a team environment.
- Computer literate with proficient knowledge of Outlook, Internet, Word, Excel and Access.
- Ability to organize and prioritize work with mínimal direction and work independently.
- Ability to adapt and be flexible to changing priorities, demands and deadlines.
- Excellent listening, oral and written communication skills.
- Professional telephone manner.
- Ability to be discreet and maintain confidentiality.
- Strong time management skills.
- Ability to type 50 w.p.m.
- Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.

**Who we are**
Northern Health covers an area of nearly 600,000 square kilometers and offers health services in over two dozen communities and 55 First Nation’s communities. We deliver hospital and community-based health care for a population of 300,000.
Employing more than 7,000 staff throughout the region, Northern Health provides exceptional health services for Northerners, through the efforts of dedicated staff and physicians, in partnership with communities and organizations in Northern BC.
There is a wide variety of career opportunities available in our two dozen hospitals, 25 long-term care facilities, public health units and many other offices providing specialized services.
**Comments**:
This posting is covered by the Provincial Health Officer’s mandatory COVID-19 vaccination orders and selected applicant(s) must comply.

**Competition #**:
05626225

**Employee Type**:
RELIEF FULL TIME

**Bargaining Unit**:
NON-CONTRACT

**Facility**:
CORPORATE OFFICE

**Location**:
Prince George

**Department**:
NHR INDIGENOUS SERVICES

**Reports To**:
VICE PRESIDENT, INDIGENOUS HEALTH

**Close Date**:
MARCH 18, 2024



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