Administrative Services Assistant & Mental Health and Substance Use

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

Job summary

A regional health authority in Cranbrook is seeking a Casual Administrative Assistant to support their Mental Health team. The role includes providing clerical and reception support, managing administrative tasks and ensuring efficient operations. Ideal candidates will have a Grade 12 education, an office administration certificate, and strong organizational skills. This position offers flexible working hours, a supportive environment, and opportunities for career growth.

Benefits

Competitive wages

Employer-paid training

Employee & Family Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Strong organizational skills and accuracy in managing tasks.
• Ability to handle data entry and client scheduling efficiently.
• Experience in handling reception and clerical duties.

Responsibilities

• Provide essential reception and clerical support.
• Manage data entry and client scheduling.
• Assist in maintaining medical supply inventories.

Skills

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Typing (40+ nwpm)

Education

Grade 12

Office administration certificate

Job description

Position Summary

Cranbrook Mental Health Substance Use has an exciting opportunity for a casual Administrative Assistant to join their team. Possible shift times are Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 16:30. This position will support the operations of Mental Health and Substance Use team on Baker Street.

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?

As an Administrative Services Assistant, you will provide essential reception, clerical, and health unit support to programs while upholding Interior Health’s vision, values, and policies. In this role, you will manage a variety of administrative tasks, including data entry, client scheduling, preparing routine correspondence and reports, responding to inquiries, and processing fees. You will also assist with maintaining medical/surgical supply inventories, cleaning and organizing medical equipment, and coordinating the delivery of supplies and biological materials as needed. Your strong organizational skills, accuracy, and ability to multitask will help ensure smooth program operations and contribute to a positive experience for clients and staff.

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).

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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 wpm