ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT, ELDER PROGRAM & PERINATAL PROGRAM

Position Summary

Northern Health is looking for an experienced, highly efficient, and self-directed Administrative Assistant.

In accordance with vision, mission, values and strategic priorities of Northern Health and reporting to the Director / Executive Lead or designate, the Administrative Assistant provides confidential administrative assistance and secretarial support to the Director / Executive Lead or designate and programs / services throughout the applicable Health Service Delivery Area (HSDA) / Region or Corporate Department of Northern Health (NH). Triages information of a sensitive and confidential nature, coordinates the flow of information, ensuring accurate and timely delivery of administrative services, and keeps the Director / Executive lead or designate apprised of issues and activities. Interacts primarily with director / managers and their administrative support staff throughout the HSDA / Region and across NH to professionally represent the Director’s / Executive Lead interests, share information, clarify details and answer questions. Works independently and communicates with internal and external stakeholders / customers in a manner that promotes positive and respectful relationships.

Starting salary will be approximately from $48,476 to $60,594 and will be based on education, training, experience, and salaries of similar positions.

This position is flexible to any community in the Northern Health region. Explore these communities

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.

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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.