Administrative Services Assistant | Public Health

Interior Health Authority; Penticton; On-site; CAD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Shift premiums

Employer-paid training

Employee & Family Assistance Program

Job summary

Penticton Health Centre is hiring a casual Administrative Services Assistant to join the Public Health team. You’ll perform reception and clerical duties with shifts ranging from 0 to 37.5 hours per week and opportunities to transition into permanent roles.

Interior Health Authority offers competitive wages, shift premiums, employer‑paid training, and support through an Employee & Family Assistance Program.

Qualifications

• Typing test of 40+ nwpm within the last 24 months from a recognized institution.
• Office administration certificate from a recognized institution.
• Resume with one year of related experience or equivalent education/training.
• Cover letter stating availability and on-call casual work.

Responsibilities

• Reception, administrative and Health Unit Aide support duties.
• Gather, verify information, type correspondence and enter data.
• Prepare presentations, arrange meetings, take and transcribe minutes.
• Book travel, handle reception and record management duties.
• Schedule and confirm client appointments.
• Receive, record and balance cash transactions.
• Clean/sanitize toys and equipment, weigh/measures babies, calibrate equipment, conduct vision screenings.
• Clean medical equipment/instruments and deliver supplies.

Skills

Typing speed 40+ wpm

Reception

Data entry

Education

Office administration certificate

Job description

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

In this role you will perform a variety of reception, administrative and Health Unite Aide support duties including:

• 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 24 months (non‑supervised tests not accepted).
• 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 B.C’s Top 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?