Administrative Assistant I

Vancouver Island Health Authority; Victoria; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Vancouver Island Health Authority, Royal Jubilee Hospital in Victoria, is seeking an Administrative Assistant I. You will perform secretarial duties and related administrative tasks for a program or department, reporting to the Director to support patient and staff safety.

Qualifications: Grade 12 plus related coursework in office administration and three years’ experience in a large organization, preferably in a clinical program.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 plus related course work in office or business administration.
• Three years' related experience in a large complex organization, preferably in a clinical program/portfolio.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, and ability to organize work.

Responsibilities

• Carry out secretarial duties and related administrative tasks for a program or department.
• Report to the Director to support patient and staff safety and the organization’s strategic direction.

Skills

Effective communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Typing

Education

Grade 12 + related coursework in office/business administration

Job description

Royal Jubilee Hospital (RJH) - Victoria, BC V8R 1J8 CA (Primary)

Work Area (FBA Only)

Multi-Site

No

Travel Requirement

Shift Start Time/End Time

08:00-16:00

Days Off

Vacancy Type

Regular FT

Salary Range (Hourly Rate)

$25.36 - $33.28

Paid FTE

1.0

Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS

75

Planned Start Date

Oct. 7 2026

Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY)

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

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 Director, the Administrative Assistant I is responsible for carrying out secretarial duties and associated administrative tasks for a program or department.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Training And Experience

Grade 12 plus additional related course work in office or business administration and three (3) years' related experience in a large complex organization, preferably in a clinical program/portfolio.

Skills And Abilities

• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to deal with others effectively.
• Ability to type.
• Ability to organize work.
• Ability to operate related equipment.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.