Administrative Support Worker

Vancouver Island Health Authority; Salt Spring Island Electoral Area; On-site; CAD 38,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Vancouver Island Health Authority invites applications for an Administrative Support Worker at the Salt Spring Island Health Unit. The position provides reception, cashier and a variety of clerical and administrative tasks across multiple sites, contributing to patient and staff safety and service quality.

The role requires a Secretarial or Office Administration certificate with Medical Terminology and at least one year of related experience.

Qualifications

• Secretarial or Office Administration Certificate and Medical Terminology training or equivalent.
• One year of recent related experience.
• Ability to perform clerical tasks in a health-care environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide reception, cashier and clerical support.
• Assist with administrative tasks across multiple sites.
• Utilize computerized applications to maintain records.

Skills

Keyboard at 50 wpm

Operate related equipment

Communicate effectively

Deal with others effectively

Physical endurance

Education

Secretarial or Office Administration Certificate

Medical Terminology

Job description

Administrative Support Worker - (234839)

Salt Spring Island Health Unit (SSHU) - Salt Spring Island, BC V8k 1T1 CA (Primary)

Work Area (FBA Only)

Multi-Site

No

Travel Requirement

Travel between multiple sites may be required

Shift Start Time/End Time

0830-1630

Days Off

Saturday, Sunday

Vacancy Type

Temp FT

Salary Range (Hourly Rate)

$27.26 - $29.16

Paid FTE

1.00

Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS

75.00

Planned Start Date

Sep. 14 2026

Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY)

Oct. 31 2026

Pending Return of Incumbent

Yes

CRC required? (employee will be working with or have access to children or vulnerable adults and requires a Criminal Record Check)

Yes

Job Description

In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of Island Health (Vancouver Island Health Authority), patient and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

Utilizing a variety of computerized applications, the Administrative Support Worker provides reception, cashier and a variety of clerical and administrative support duties.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Training And Experience

Secretarial or Office Administration Certificate, Medical Terminology, and One (1) year's recent related experience; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Skills And Abilities

• Keyboard at 50 wpm.
• Operate related equipment.
• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Deal with others effectively.
• Physically carry out the duties of the position.