Administrative Services Assistant | Community Services

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

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is looking for a casual Administrative Services Assistant in Penticton. In this role, you will manage clerical tasks including scheduling appointments, preparing presentations, and handling records. Candidates should possess a Grade 12 education and an office administration certificate, along with one year of related experience. This position offers competitive wages, training, and opportunities for permanent employment. If you seek a challenging role in a supportive environment, apply today!

Benefits

Competitive wages

Employer-paid training

Employee & Family Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Must have completed a typing test within the last 48 months.
• Experience in a related clerical role preferred.
• Current valid BC Driver’s License required.

Responsibilities

• Gather and verify information, typing correspondence.
• Prepare presentations and arrange meetings.
• Book travel and perform reception duties.
• Schedule and confirm client appointments.
• Manage cash transactions and maintain medical equipment.

Skills

Typing (40 nwpm)

Office administration

Clerical skills

Education

Grade 12

Office administration certificate

Job description

Position Summary

The Penticton Health Centre has an exciting opportunity for a casual Administrative Services Assistant to join their team!

How will we help you grow?

Join our clerical team as a casual employee, where you’ll enjoy variety, gain valuable experience, and have the chance to grow your career. Work hours range from 0 to 37.5 per week, with shifts available on short notice or pre-scheduled to cover leaves. Many of our team members start in casual roles and transition into permanent positions. Plus, we offer competitive wages, shift premiums, employer-paid training, and an Employee & Family Assistance Program to support you every step of the way.

What Will You Work On?

• Gathering, organizing, collecting, collating and verifying information & typing correspondence and entering data
• Preparing presentations, arranging meetings, typing agendas & taking and transcribing minutes
• Booking travel, performing reception and record management duties.
• Scheduling and confirming client appointments
• Receiving, recording and checking balances of cash transactions
• Cleaning/sanitizing toys and equipment, weighing and measuring babies, calibrating equipment and conducting vision screenings.
• Cleaning medical equipment and instruments, delivering supplies and biologicals

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