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ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT (WORKSITE LOCATION IS FLEXIBLE)

Position Summary

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

The Administrative Assistant provides administrative support to the Regional Manager(s) and staff within the applicable program(s). Screens and prioritizes incoming materials, processes and monitors expenditures/contracts verifying accuracy and following up on discrepancies, gathers and compiles a variety of departmental information, and generates related reports. Arranges for building maintenance and repairs, coordinates office equipment changes and provides input into the development and evaluation of policies, procedures and standards.
This position can be located in Prince George (PGNFC), Fort St. John, or Dawson Creek.

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

This position is flexible to Prince George, Fort St. John, or Dawson Creek. Explore these northern 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.
• Three 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.

IMPORTANT NOTE:
As part of your application process, you will need to upload the following documentation:
• Registration number (if you are part of a regulated profession)
• Any supporting documents regarding education/qualifications for this position.
Examples may include:
• Program certificates or diplomas
• High school/college/university transcripts etc.
• It is also recommended to provide a cover letter and resume

Are you an International Applicant? Before applying for a job with Northern Health, please follow these steps on our Northern Health careers page

Qualifications

• Grade 12, completion of an Office Administration Certificate, and three (3) years of recent, related experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Skills and Abilities:
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work independently and in cooperation with others.
• Ability to plan, organize, and prioritize.
• Ability to analyze and resolve problems.
• Ability to do basic mathematical calculations.
• Business writing skills.
• Knowledge of general office procedures.
• Ability to establish and maintain rapport with clients.
• Ability to type 50 wpm.
• Ability to operate related equipment.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.

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.