Administrative Support/Health Unit Aide

Close Date Location Cormorant Island Community Health Centre (CICHC) - Alert Bay, BC V0N 1A0 CA Port Alice Health Centre (PAH) - Port Alice, BC V0N 2No CA Port Hardy Health Centre (PHHC) - Port Hardy, BC V0N 2P0 CA (Primary) Sointula Health Centre (SHC) - Malcolm Island, BC V0N 3E0 CA Work Area (FBA Only) Multi-Site No Travel Requirement Travel between multiple sites may be required Shift Start Time/End Time 0830-1630 Days Off As required Vacancy Type Casual Salary Range (Hourly Rate) $27.26 - $29.16 Paid FTE / Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS / Planned Start Date Jun. 29 2026 Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY) Pending Return of Incumbent CRC required? (employee will be working with or have access to children or vulnerable adults and requires a Criminal Record Check) Yes

Job Description

In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health) patient and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position. Reporting to the manager or designate (and Audiologist for hearing screening duties), the Admin Support Health Unit Aide provides a variety of clerical and administrative support duties utilizing a variety of computerized applications. Supports the program by performing duties such as maintaining inventories of supplies, booking appointments, gathering of client information; schedules and conducts vision and/or hearing screening for Preschool/School aged children in a school or clinic setting.

Qualifications

• Education, Training And Experience Grade 12; Medical Office Assistant Certificate; Office Administration Certificate; and one (1) year's recent related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Skills And Abilities
• Ability to complete in-house Vision/Hearing Screener training with Audiologist/Vision training.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work independently and in cooperation with others.
• Ability to establish and maintain rapport with clients, including young children, parents, Community partners, staff, teachers and other school staff.
• Working knowledge of computers and databases.
• Keyboard 60 wpm.
• Knowledge of Medical Terminology.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position. Link to Full Job Description Additional information for applicants The home site for this casual position is Port Hardy Health Center, however will be for all NVI public health sites. Additional Clauses Requisition CA Community Subsector Affiliation/Union BCGEU