Provide direct administrative and secretarial support to Executive Leads and Medical Leads of the Mental Health & Substance Use and Child & Youth Health Programs. Support the Mental Health & Substance Use and Child & Youth Health department with administrative tasks. Handle administrative work with little or no supervision and manage pressure with a varied workload
Requirements summary
Grade 12 with completion of a one-year recognized business/secretarial certificate.
Three (3) to five (5) years of recent related experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Ability to type 60 words per minute.
Advanced computer skills including familiarity with Windows environment.
Effective verbal and written communication.
Ability to organize work.
Ability to function with little or no supervision and handle pressure with a varied workload.
Ability to deal with others effectively.
Physical ability to perform the duties of the position
Grade 12One-year recognized business/secretarial certificateVerbal communicationWritten communicationInterpersonal skillsPhysical ability to perform dutiesOrganizing workAdvanced computer skillsTyping 60 words per minuteAdministrative and secretarial supportWindows environment familiarityAbility to function with little or no supervisionAbility to handle pressure with a varied workload
Job description
Position Summary
Northern Health is looking for an experienced, highly efficient, and self-directed Administrative Assistant to support the Mental Health & Substance Use and Child & Youth Health department. The Administrative Assistant, Mental Health and Substance Use (MH & SU) and Child & Youth Health provides direct administrative and secretarial support to the Executive Leads and Medical Leads of the MH & SU and Child & Youth Health Programs. Starting salary will be approximately from $49,445 to $61,806 and will be based on education, training, experience, and salaries of similar positions. Qualfications
Grade 12 with completion of a one year recognized business/secretarial certificate.
Three (3) years to five (5) recent related experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Skills and Abilities:
Ability to type 60 words per minute.
Advanced computer skills including familiarity with Windows environment.
Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
Ability or organize work.
Ability to function with little or no supervision and to handle pressure with a varied workload.
Ability to deal with others effectively.
Physical ability to perform the duties of the position. Where you will be working: Community: Information about living, working, and thriving in the area is available through Prince George More about Northern Health Northern Health covers nearly 600,000 square kilometers, delivering health services to more than two dozen communities and 55 First Nations communities across the region. 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, person centered 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:
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.
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
Comprehensive benefits including extended health and dental
Municipal pension plan for part-time and full-time employees
Casual employees have option of paying for benefits
Access to outdoor activities and shortest commutes in BC
Loan Forgiveness Programs offered through Federal and Provincial Government for eligible professions
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
