Maintenance Assistant

Vancouver Coastal Health; Powell River; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking health organization as a Maintenance Assistant, where you will play a vital role in supporting the Plant Maintenance team. This position offers an exciting opportunity to utilize your clerical skills, manage departmental information, and contribute to the smooth operation of health services in the community. With a focus on employee wellness and professional development, this organization is committed to creating an inclusive environment that values diverse perspectives. If you're looking for a rewarding career that makes a difference in people's lives, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive health benefits package

Employer-paid training

Wellness supports

Recognition programs

Exclusive discounts for staff

Qualifications

• Grade 12 and a secretarial program plus 3 years of related experience.
• Strong clerical skills and effective communication abilities required.

Responsibilities

• Perform clerical functions and maintain departmental supplies.
• Update information in the maintenance management database.

Skills

Effective communication

Clerical skills

Organizational skills

Ability to operate related equipment

Keyboarding at 50 w.p.m.

Education

Grade 12

Graduation from a recognized secretarial program

Tools

Spreadsheet applications

Word processing applications

Job description

Salary Details

The salary range for this position is CAD $30.54/Hr. - CAD $30.54/Hr.

Job Summary

Come work as a Maintenance Assistant with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)! Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for a Maintenance Assistant to join the Plant Maintenance team in Powell River, BC. Apply today to join our team!

As a Maintenance Assistant with Vancouver Coastal Health you will:

• Perform clerical and secretarial functions for the department.
• Update information into the departmental maintenance management database and compile regular reports for decision-making purposes, type technical and non-technical materials using current spreadsheet and word processing computer applications, arrange meetings, maintain departmental stationary and supplies levels, and perform a variety of other clerical functions as required.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Grade 12, graduation from a recognized secretarial program plus three (3) years’ recent, related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Knowledge & Abilities

• Ability to keyboard at 50 w.p.m.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to deal with others effectively.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
• Ability to organize work.
• Ability to operate related equipment.

Closing Statement

The hours of work including days off and work area may be subject to change consistent with operational requirements and the provision of the Collective Agreement and applicable statutes. Successful applicants may be required to complete a Criminal Records Review Check. As per Ministry of Health policy, all health care workers working in publicly-funded health care facilities are required to report their past receipt of certain vaccines or history of certain infections. Collecting these records will allow for offering of any missing vaccines, and for appropriate actions to be taken in the event of any future exposure to a communicable disease or during outbreaks.

WHY JOIN VANCOUVER COASTAL HEALTH?

• Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental and municipal pension plan
• Grow your career with employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
• Wellness supports, including counselling, critical incident and innovative wellness services are available to employees and their immediate families
• Award-winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff and volunteers
• Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff

At Vancouver Coastal Health, our vision of healthy lives in healthy communities inspires us and our values and pillars guide us. We support equitable practices, diverse teams and inclusive environments, which are vital to creating welcoming spaces where everyone can bring their whole selves to work and feel supported. We encourage applications from equity-deserving communities, including Indigenous Peoples and members of racialized groups, people with disabilities and people of all gender identities and expressions and sexual orientation. Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of BC’s Top Employers in 2025.

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for this posting.