ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT, BOARD AND RISK

Position Summary

Northern Health is looking for an experienced, highly efficient, and self-directed Administrative Assistant to support the Risk & Compliance department.

The Administrative Assistant, Board & Risk performs administrative duties for both the Risk and Compliance team and the Corporate Administration Office. Responsibilities include screening calls, making travel and meeting arrangements, researching and developing responses to queries, preparing reports and financial data, assisting in the development, monitoring and preparation of Executive Team meetings and Board meetings including agenda and supporting documentation development, maintaining intranet, Teams, and external website pages, and customer relations. The incumbent works closely with the Executive Assistant to the CEO and supports and provides coverage to the position as required.

The salary range for this position is $58,494 (min) to $73,117 (midpoint) to $76,773 (max) per annum, based on 1.0 FTE. Northern Health typically establishes salaries within the minimum and midpoint of the salary range based on qualifications, experience of the applicant, and an internal equity review of the salaries of other employees.

Qualifications

• Completion of a post-secondary diploma program in office administration or a recognized secretarial program plus five (5) to seven (7) years’ recent related secretarial experience including one (1) year experience in supporting governance/senior executive committees specifically in agenda coordination and minute taking or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Skills and Abilities:
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to be discreet and maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to liaise effectively with external agencies and internal departments.
• Ability and willingness to attend meetings outside regular hours of work.
• Demonstrated skill in issues analysis and resolution.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work.
• Ability and willingness to travel within the Northern Health region for Board meetings.

Where you will be working:
Community:
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More about Northern Health
Northern Health (NH) boasts the most affordable communities in BC to live, work, and play. NH covers an area of nearly 600,000 square kilometres and offers health services in 26 communities, 55 First Nations communities, 11 Métis chartered communities, and Inuit families. We provide both hospital and community-based care to a population of approximately 300,000 people. With a team of over 12,000 staff and physicians, we are committed to offering high quality, care in collaboration with communities and partner organizations throughout Northern BC.

What Northern Health Has to Offer You!
Joining Northern Health means becoming part of a supportive team that values your growth and well-being. Here’s what we provide:
• Benefits for Indigenous Employees: Ceremonial, Cultural, and Spiritual Leave, Access to NH Indigenous Community of Practice.
• Comprehensive benefits including extended health, dental, and a municipal pension plan for part-time and full-time employees. Casual employees have option of paying for benefits.
• Four weeks of vacation after one year of continuous service.
• Financial support for moving expenses for eligible positions.
• Employee referral program with attractive incentives.
• Employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities.
• Access to spectacular outdoor activities and enjoy the shortest commutes in BC.
• Loan Forgiveness Programs offered through Federal and Provincial Government for eligible professions.

Important Application Information
Please ensure you upload the following documents as part of your application:
• Registration number (if you belong to a regulated profession).
• Supporting documents for education and qualifications, such as:
• Program certificates or diplomas.
• High school, college, or university transcripts.
• Cover letter and resume (recommended).

International Applicants
Before applying, please review the steps outlined on our Northern Health Careers page: Information for international applicants