Administrative Services Assistant | Mental Health Community Services

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

Job summary

A regional health authority in Canada is seeking a part-time Administrative Services Assistant in Kelowna. This role offers the opportunity to support health programs through front-line reception duties and organizational tasks. Responsibilities include scheduling appointments, managing data systems, and maintaining medical supplies. Ideal candidates will have an office administration certificate and strong organizational skills. The position includes several employee benefits, such as health coverage and training opportunities.

Benefits

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

Qualifications

• Minimum typing speed of 40 nwpm from a recognized institution.
• One year of recent related experience or equivalent education and training.

Responsibilities

• Act as the first point of contact for clients.
• Manage data systems and schedule appointments.
• Assist with clinical operations and maintain medical supply inventories.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Customer service skills

Education

Office administration certificate from a recognized institution

Job description

Kelowna CARA Centre has an exciting opportunity for a relief part-time (0.53FTE) Administrative Services Assistant to join their team! The scheduled work hours for this position are Monday to Friday day shift from 09:00 to 13:00.

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 an Administrative Assistant, you will be the first point of contact and an essential support to our HCIS, MHSU, and PCCT programs. Your role combines front-line reception duties with behind-the-scenes coordination and organization. From scheduling client appointments and managing data systems to preparing reports and maintaining medical supply inventories, your attention to detail and strong organizational skills will help ensure our teams run smoothly. You’ll also support clinical operations by cleaning medical equipment and assisting with the distribution of supplies and biologicals—helping to keep our health services safe, responsive, and efficient.

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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