Administrative Services Assistant | Community Services

Interior Health; Fernie; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A regional health authority is seeking a permanent part-time Administrative Services Assistant in Fernie, Canada. The role involves providing reception and administrative services, managing scheduling, and supporting the clinical team. Candidates should have a Grade 12 education, an office administration certificate, and one year of relevant experience. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail are essential. The position offers extensive benefits and opportunities for career advancement in a beautiful region.

Benefits

Employee & Family Assistance Program

Employer paid training/education

Employer paid vacation

Employer paid insurance premiums

Extended health & dental coverage

Municipal Pension Plan

Work-life balance

Opportunities for career advancement

Qualifications

• Minimum Grade 12 required.
• Completion of a recognized office administration certificate program.
• One year recent related experience or equivalent combination of education and training.
• Current valid BC Driver’s License and ability to type at 40 nwpm.

Responsibilities

• Provide efficient reception and administrative services.
• Manage client scheduling and data entry.
• Prepare routine correspondence and reports.
• Respond to public and internal inquiries.
• Maintain medical/surgical supply inventories.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong organizational skills

Ability to manage multiple priorities

Typing (40+ nwpm)

Education

Grade 12

Certificate from recognized office administration program

Job description

Position Summary

Fernie Health Centre has an exciting opportunity for a permanent part time (0.70FTE) Administrative Services Assistant to join their team! This position works Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday day shifts to support the Fernie Health Centre administration and registration.

What we offer:

• Employee & Family Assistance Program
• Employer paid training/education opportunities
• Employer paid vacation
• Employer paid insurance premiums
• Extended health & dental coverage
• Municipal Pension Plan
• Work-life balance
• Opportunities for career advancement

What Will You Work On?

As a Clerical Support team member, you will play a vital role in supporting the Fernie Health Centre by providing efficient reception and administrative services in accordance with Interior Health policies. Your responsibilities will include client scheduling, data entry, preparing routine correspondence and reports, responding to public and internal inquiries, and collecting fees. You will also support the clinical team by maintaining medical/surgical supply inventories, cleaning medical equipment, and coordinating the delivery of biologicals and other supplies. Your attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple priorities will contribute to the seamless operation of the health unit and enhance the experience of clients and staff alike.

What should your application include?

• A 5-minute typing test (40+ nwpm) from a recognized institution, completed within the past 48 months (non-supervised tests not accepted). Click here for testing details;
• An office administration certificate from a recognized institution;
• Your Resume outlining one year of recent related experience, Or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience;
• A Cover Letter stating your availability to start in a new position and on-call, casual work (i.e. days of the week).

If you are an experienced Clerk and want to be challenged in your role, come join our team and see why we’re one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers! Explore our extensive benefits, career growth opportunities, and lifestyle in one of the most beautiful and diverse regions of Canada. Ready to love where you live and work? Apply Today!

Qualifications

Education, Training & Experience

• Grade 12
• Certificate from a recognized office administration certificate program, plus
• One year recent related experience; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Current valid BC Driver’s License.
• Ability to type at 40 nwpm.