Administrative Support III

Primary Care Alberta; High Prairie; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 43,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote retention allowance

Job summary

Primary Care Alberta in High Prairie is seeking an Administrative Support III for the Public Health team at the High Prairie Health Complex. This regular part-time role (0.60 FTE) combines reception, client registration, appointment booking, switchboard duties, and health record management in a fast-paced, collegial environment.

Minimum Grade 12, plus a certificate or diploma in Office Administration; one year of related office experience; strong typing and Word processing; proficiency in

Qualifications

• Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent.
• Certificate or diploma in Office Administration or equivalent training; minimum one year of related office experience.
• Proficient in typing and word processing; proficient in Microsoft Office and Connect Care.

Responsibilities

• Reception, client registration, and appointment booking functions.
• Operate the switchboard and maintain health records.
• Process care visit documentation and support the Public Health team.

Skills

Typing

Word processing

Microsoft Office

Connect Care

Education

Grade 12

Office Administration certificate/diploma

Job description

High Prairie is located two hours east of Peace River, two hours northeast of Grande Prairie, and approximately four hours northwest of Edmonton. Living in High Prairie offers a family-friendly feel with affordable housing, ample recreation, and relaxed lifestyle with Lesser Slave Lake just minutes away. High Prairie Public Health is located in the High Prairie Community Health Complex which opened in 2017. This is a state-of-the-art facility that also hosts community health services, acute care, continuing care, diagnostic, laboratory and rehabilitative services. Reporting to the Public Health Area Manager, the Administrative Support III is the initial contact for community health clients and provides ongoing support to the local public health team. The Administrative Support III is responsible for performing reception, client registration, and appointment booking functions; operating the switchboard, maintaining health records and processing care visit documentation; maintaining integrity of health records databases. Other clerical duties to support a range of programs and services provided in the Public Health Centre. In addition to a competitive rate of pay, PCA currently has a Remote Retention Allowance in place to an annual maximum of $3,000. This allowance is non-pensionable and is payable on an hourly basis for all hours paid at the basic rate of pay.

Description:

As an Administrative Support III, you will require advanced administrative or specialized skills and knowledge to support complex procedures, practices and initiatives within a department or program.

• Classification: Administrative Support III
• Union: AUPE GSS
• Unit and Program: Public Health
• Primary Location: High Prairie Health Complex
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.60
• Posting End Date: 22-OCT-2026
• Employee Class: Regular Part Time
• Date Available: 01-NOV-2026
• Length of Shift in weeks: 12
• Shifts per cycle: 36
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $25.72
• Maximum Salary: $31.25
• Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Provided

• Classification: Administrative Support III
• Union: AUPE GSS
• Unit and Program: Public Health
• Primary Location: High Prairie Health Complex
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.60
• Posting End Date: 22-OCT-2026
• Employee Class: Regular Part Time
• Date Available: 01-NOV-2026
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 12
• Shifts per cycle: 36
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $25.72
• Maximum Salary: $31.25
• Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Provided

Required Qualifications:

Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent.

Additional Required Qualifications:

Certificate or diploma in Office Administration or equivalent training. Minimum one year of related office experience. Strong typing and word processing skills. Proficient in Microsoft Office and Connect Care. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Preferred Qualifications:

Effective verbal and written communication skills. Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced dynamic work environment. Strong organizational skills with the ability to meet deadlines and support staff schedules. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams while maintaining professional working relationships. Experience in Healthcare and Public Health is preferred. Experience using Connect Care is preferred.

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