Administrative Services Assistant | Mental Health and Substance Use

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

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Sparwood is looking for a permanent part-time Administrative Services Assistant to support the Mental Health and Substance Use team. Responsibilities include client scheduling, data entry, and maintaining supply inventories. Candidates require a Grade 12 education, an office administration certificate, and the ability to type at least 40 wpm. This role offers growth opportunities and a benefits package.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Career growth opportunities

Qualifications

• 5-minute typing test (40+ nwpm) required.
• One year recent related experience or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Current valid BC Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

• Provide efficient reception and administrative services.
• Handle client scheduling and data entry.
• Prepare routine correspondence and reports.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong organizational skills

Ability to manage multiple priorities

Typing skills (40+ wpm)

Education

Office administration certificate

Grade 12

Job description

Position Summary

Sparwood Health Centre has an exciting opportunity for a permanent part time (0.50FTE) Administrative Services Assistant to join their team! This position will support Sparwood Mental Health and Substance Use team.

How will we help you grow?

Join our clerical team where you’ll enjoy variety, gain valuable experience, and have the chance to grow your career. The hours of work are Tuesday to Thursday from 09:00 to 16:07. This position qualifies for a comprehensive benefits package.

What Will You Work On?

As a Clerical Support team member, you will play a vital role in supporting the program 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!

Qualfications

• 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.