Administrative Assistant

2 weeks ago


Victoria, Canada University of Victoria Full time

Organizational Unit- University of Victoria -> Division of Medical Sciences -> Island Medical Program- Location- University of Victoria - Victoria, BC V8W 2Y2 CA (Primary)- Posting Close Date- 7 April 2024- Please note that positions will close at 4 p.m. on the closing date.- FTE- 0.80- Salary Grade- $4,180.00 - $4,309.00- Additional Posting Information:
- N/A- Salary posted will be pro-rated based on FTE- Classification- PB7- Hours of Work- Tuesday to Friday, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm- Start Date- 4/23/2024- End Date- 4/22/2026- Employee Group:
- CUPE 951 - Term- # of Hires Needed- 1- Category- Administrative and Support Services- About this OpportunityThe University of Victoria is one of Victoria's largest employers and one of Canada’s best diversity employers. Together we are more than 5,000 dedicated faculty, librarians and staff supporting the University of Victoria’s diverse academic programs, world-class research and commitment to civic engagement.

The primary work site is UVic (Medical Sciences Building) but travel to Island Health hospital sites associated with the IMP on Vancouver Island may be required periodically.
- **_Some hybrid work is possible upon successful completion of probation_**
- Job SummaryThe Island Medical Program (IMP), based at the University of Victoria (UVic), is part of the University of British Columbia (UBC) MD Undergraduate Program (MDUP) and is one of 4 distributed sites situated across the province. The remaining provincial sites are: the Northern Medical Program (NMP), Vancouver Fraser Medical Program (VFMP) and the Southern Medical Program (SMP). The mandate of the Island Medical Program is to deliver the UBC MD Undergraduate Program, with an emphasis on training students in community and rural settings across Vancouver Island.

Reporting to the Manager, Strategy and Administration, this position provides backup support to reception and performs administrative tasks as required by Dean’s office. This position interacts with many individuals, including senior officials and executives, both inside and outside UVic, UBC MDUP distributed sites, and Island Health. This position deals with sensitive and confidential matters, requiring attention to detail, multi-tasking, and strong client-focused communication skills. As the primary backup for reception in the Medical Sciences Building (MSB) at UVic, this position is the first point of contact for all students and visitors to the IMP and responds to student needs and inquiries, as well as those of physicians and other professionals who teach within the IMP. This position interfaces with suppliers and vendors regularly.
- Job Requirements**Experience**:
This position requires a level of education, training, and experience equivalent to 2 years of experience working within a comparable environment.

**Knowledge/Skills/Abilities**:

- Commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive and respectful working and learning environment.
- Ability to prioritize and manage time and tasks with attention to detail.
- Ability to problem solve by using judgement, independent thinking and/or analysis.
- Ability to interpret policies and procedures.
- Ability to communicate effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and tailor communication style for different audiences.
- Experience scheduling meetings and calendar coordination.
- Experience in maintaining confidential and sensitive information.
- Experience with pre-planning and recording meetings.
- Experience with event planning and coordination.
- Ability to learn new technologies and experience with audiovisual/videoconference equipment.

**Specialized Knowledge/Education**:
Secondary school diploma or equivalent.

**Assets/Preferences**:

- Knowledge of medical terminology and hospital/health authority structure and functioning.
- Previous experience working in an administrative position at a university or large complex organization.

We acknowledge and respect the Lək̓ʷəŋən (Songhees and Esquimalt) Peoples on whose territory the university stands, and the Lək̓ʷəŋən and WSÁNEĆ Peoples whose historical relationships with the land continue to this day.



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