Admin Assistant, Specialized Services (Full Time) (Northern Health)

Northern Health is looking for an experienced, highly efficient, and self-directed permanent full time Administrative Assistant to support the Specialized Services department.

The Administrative Assistant, Specialized Services is responsible for coordinating, organizing, and providing confidential secretarial and administrative support to members of the Specialized Services team and their portfolio. The Administrative Assistant provides support in the planning, delivery and evaluation of programs and services aligned with, and in support of, achieving Northern Health's vision, mission, values, and strategic plan.

Starting salary will be approximately from $44,088 to $55,110 and will be based on education, training, experience, and salaries of similar positions.

Prince George has a population of 89,490 (2021) local residents and is a service centre for approximately 320,000. Prince George has all the amenities of a larger city mixed with the charm and friendliness of a smaller town. Check out Prince George for more information on what this community has to offer.

What Northern Health has to offer you!

• Employee referral program
• Spectacular outdoor activities and the shortest commutes in BC
• Financial Support for Moving Expenses is available for eligible positions
• Comprehensive benefit packages including MSP, extended health/dental and a municipal pension plan for part-time and full-time employees. Casuals have the option of paying for benefits.
• "Loan Forgiveness Programs" are offered through the Federal and BC Government for eligible professions.
• Employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
• Four weeks vacation with one year of continuous service

Qualifications

• Grade 12 supplemented by successful completion of a diploma or certificate in Business or Office Administration plus three (3) to five (5) years progressive administrative experience, or an equivalent combination of education training and experience.
• Valid B.C. Driver's license (as required).
• Experience with electronic staff scheduling and human resource information systems in a large multi-union environment an asset.

Skills And Abilities

• Ability to work effectively, both independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to take initiative to develop and lead improvement to systems, procedures, and processes.
• Ability to use effective interpersonal skills to establish and maintain respectful relationships with staff, physicians, all levels of the organization, and the public.
• Basic research skills to investigate issues and compile information.
• Ability to communicate in an effective and professional manner, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to exercise judgment, tact, and discretion in preparing, disclosing and handling information of a confidential or sensitive nature.
• A broad knowledge of office administration practices and basic accounting procedures.
• Ability and willingness to travel to various locations within NH, as required.
• Ability to record and transcribe minutes of meetings, and to organize administrative follow through on actions arising.
• Ability to adapt and be flexible to changing priorities and demands in a fast-paced environment.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
• Ability to apply decision-making and analytical skills to find solutions to issues.
• Proficiency in MS Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, VISIO, database applications and other software.
• Ability to initiate, organize and complete work projects without supervision, given established priorities and deadlines.

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.

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