Administrative Assistant, Planning, Quality, And Information Management (Pqim) (Northern Health)

Position Summary

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

The Administrative Assistant, PQIM provides secretarial and administrative support to designated team members within the Planning, Quality and Information Management (PQIM) portfolios.

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 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!

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

Qualfications

• Or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Three (3) to five (5) years related experience in an office setting;
• Grade 12 plus the successful completion of a recognized business/secretarial certificate;

Skills And Abilities

• Ability to operate basic office equipment.
• Excellent listening, oral and written communication skills.
• Professional telephone manner.
• Strong time management skills.
• Ability to work effectively, both independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent interpersonal and organization skills.
• Ability to adapt and be flexible to changing priorities, demands and deadlines.
• Computer literate with proficient knowledge of Outlook, Word, Excel and Publisher, Sharepoint.
• Ability to type 50 w.p.m.
• Ability to be discreet and maintain confidentiality.

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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