Island Health·Victoria, British Columbia
Schedules patients for surgery according to the established OR booking model and procedures.
Uses electronic scheduling and registration software and related tools (word processing, database, spreadsheets).
Applies knowledge of surgeons by specialty and procedures they are credentialed to perform.
Considers surgical specialty, patient risk factors, and equipment/resource availability across OR areas and other departments.
Follows Island Health access and waitlist management policies as directed.
Supports patient and staff safety and continuous improvement of quality and safety
Close Date Jun. 29 2026 Location South Island Surgical Centre (SISC) - Victoria, BC V8Z 5G5 CA (Primary) Work Area (FBA Only) Multi-Site No Travel Requirement No travel required Shift Start Time/End Time 0730-1530 Days Off Weekend/Stats Vacancy Type Temp FT Salary Range (Hourly Rate) $31.19 - $31.19 Paid FTE 1.0 Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS 75 Planned Start Date Aug. 6 2026 Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY) Feb. 8 2027 Pending Return of Incumbent Yes CRC required? (employee will be working with or have access to children or vulnerable adults and requires a Criminal Record Check) No
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. Reports to the Manager, and under the direction of the Coordinator, Booking Services, schedules patients for surgery according to the established OR booking model and procedures which includes knowledge of surgeons by specialty, procedures they are credentialed to perform, consideration of surgical specialty, patient risk factors relevant to the scheduled procedure, and equipment and resource availability in the different OR areas and other departments. Uses a personal computer, electronic scheduling and registration software, and related word processing, database, and spreadsheet software tools, as required. Follows Island Health access and waitlist management policies as directed.
Grade 12 and three years recent related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Ability to keyboard at 45 wpm.
Knowledge of medical terminology.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Ability to operate related equipment.
Ability to organize work.
Ability to deal effectively with others.
Physical ability to perform the duties of the position
Market context
Administration roles in British Columbia are often steady and competitive because employers look for candidates who can support busy teams, manage details accurately, and work well in structured public or healthcare settings. For this role, the requirements emphasize Grade 12, recent related experience, and knowledge of the impacts of settler colonialism and systemic racism on Indigenous Peoples, so applicants should be ready to show culturally safe practice and strong organizational skills. On this platform, job requirements and benefits are AI-summarized from the original job description, saving you research time; review the full posting and tailor your application to the Indigenous cultural safety and wellness-focused benefits noted here.