ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT (UHNBC TOWER)

Northern Health; Prince George; On-site; CAD 49,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended health

Dental coverage

Pension plan

4 weeks vacation

Moving expense support

Employee referral program

Training and development

Short commutes

Job summary

Northern Health is seeking an experienced Administrative Assistant to support the Director/Executive Lead and NH programs across the Prince George region. This role requires confidential, efficient secretarial support, triaging sensitive information and coordinating information flow with internal and external stakeholders.

Based in Prince George, the position offers a salary range of roughly $49,445 to $64,897 per year, with a full-time, 1.0 FTE arrangement.

Qualifications

• Graduation from a recognized admin/secretarial program with 3 years senior admin support.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite and database navigation.

Responsibilities

• Provide confidential administrative assistance to the Director/Executive Lead and NH programs.
• Triages sensitive information and coordinates timely information flow.
• Interact with directors/managers and staff to represent NH professionally.

Skills

Multitasking

Communication

Confidentiality

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Education

Administrative assistant program

Tools

Word

Excel

Access

PowerPoint

Outlook

MS Teams

Job description

Position Summary

Northern Health is looking for an experienced, highly efficient, and self-directed Administrative Assistant to support Northern Health.

In accordance with vision, mission, values and strategic priorities of Northern Health and reporting to the Director/Executive Lead or designate, the Administrative Assistant provides confidential administrative assistance and secretarial support to the Director/Executive Lead or designate and programs/services throughout the applicable Health Service Delivery Area (HSDA)/Region or Corporate Department of Northern Health (NH). Triages information of a sensitive and confidential nature, coordinates the flow of information, ensuring accurate and timely delivery of administrative services, and keeps the Director/Executive lead or designate apprised of issues and activities. Interacts primarily with director/managers and their administrative support staff throughout the HSDA/Region and across NH to professionally represent the Director’s/Executive Lead interests, share information, clarify details and answer questions. Works independently and communicates with internal and external stakeholders/customers in a manner that promotes positive and respectful relationships.

The salary range for this position is $49,445 (min) to $61,806 (midpoint) to $64,897 (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.

Qualfications

• Graduation from a recognized administrative assistant/secretarial post-secondary program plus three (3) years of senior administrative support experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to handle multiple, complex and competing priorities.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to handle confidential information.
• Intermediate to advanced skills using a variety of computerized software packages such Microsoft Office (e.g., Word, Excel, Access, Power Point, Outlook, MS Teams), related databases and ability to navigate the internet efficiently.
• Ability to keyboard at 40 w.p.m.
• Excellent time management skills to prioritize and complete assignments in a manner that optimizes departmental effectiveness and contributes to organizational success.
• Ability to demonstrate effective interpersonal skills.

Where you will be working:

Facility:

Additional details about this facility’s programs and care environment can be found through University Hospital of Northern British Columbia (UHNBC).

UHNBC is growing

UHNBC is growing, with the new Acute Care Tower estimated to open in winter 2031. This major expansion will bring state-of-the-art care to Northern BC. By joining our team in Prince George now, you’ll position yourself to work in one of the most advanced acute care environments in the province. To learn more, visit Let’s Talk UHNBC Acute Care Tower.

Community:

Information about living, working, and thriving in the area is available through Prince George.

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!

• 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.