Administrative Assistant (Full Time) (Northern Health)

Position Summary

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 performs reception duties, and administrative support functions to Specialized Services programs in accordance with Northern Health policies and procedures. Performs duties such as word processing, data entry, client scheduling, preparing routine correspondence and reports, responding to inquiries, collecting fees, filing, operating office equipment, maintaining inventories of supplies.

Shift Rotation/Hours of work: Monday to Friday, Days - 08:00 to 16:00

New Wage: As of April 1, 2023, the new wage is: $23.21 - $25.61/hour

Prince George has a population of 89,490 (2021) local residents and is a service centre for approximately 320,000. Prince George has all of 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!

• 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.
• Three weeks vacation with one year of continuous service
• Financial Support for Moving Expenses is available for eligible positions
• Spectacular outdoor activities and the shortest commutes in BC
• "Loan Forgiveness Programs" are offered through the Federal and BC Government for eligible professions.
• Employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
• Employee referral program

Qualfications

• Grade 12, a certificate from a recognized office administration certificate program, plus one-year recent related experience; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Skills And Abilities

• Ability to work independently and in cooperation with others.
• Ability to deal with the others in a professional manner using tact and good judgment.
• Ability to type 50 wpm.
• Ability to prioritize and organize work.
• Ability to establish and maintain rapport with clients.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
• Knowledge of general office procedures and the ability to operate related equipment including computer applications.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.

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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