Job Description

Competition #:
05568471


Employee Type:
PERMANENT FULL TIME


Bargaining Unit:
BCGEU


Facility:
NHA - NATIVE FRIENDSHIP C


Department:
NHR ENV PUB HEALTH ADMIN


Reports To:
COORDINATOR, ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES


Hourly Wage:
$20.50 - $22.64


Close Date:
JANUARY 05, 2023


Comments:




This posting is covered by the Provincial Health Officer\xe2\x80\x99s mandatory COVID-19 vaccination orders and selected applicant(s) must comply.



Position Summary



If you are looking for friendly, supportive staff, work life balance and affordable living this may be just the opportunity that will take your career to a new level.

The office of Public Health Protection covers areas such as food hygiene, communicable disease control, safe drinking water, environmental protection, land use facility record keeping, and licensing of residential and day care facilities.
The position performs a variety of administrative support functions with emphasis in the areas of program- specific data entry, word processing, composing correspondence, data entry, report and document typing. Responsibilities include routine clerical duties such as reception duties and answering general inquiries related to programs and policies.

Shift Rotation/Hours of work: Monday to Friday / Days 08:30 to 16:30

Prince George has a population of 89,490 (2021) local residents and is a service centre for approximately 320,000. Prince George has all of the amenities of a larger city mixed with the charm and friendliness of a smaller town. Check out Prince George for more information on what this community has to offer.

What Northern Health has to offer you!
Comprehensive benefit packages including MSP, extended health/dental and a municipal pension plan for part-time and full-time employees. Casuals have the option of paying for benefits.
Three weeks vacation with one year of continuous service
Financial Support for Moving Expenses is available for eligible positions
Employee referral program
Employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
Spectacular outdoor activities and the shortest commutes in BC
\xe2\x80\x9cLoan Forgiveness Programs\xe2\x80\x9d are offered through the Federal and BC Government for eligible professions.





Qualifications



Grade 12.
Office Careers Program Certificate and at least one year office experience.
Intermediate level experience in using computer programs such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook or equivalent.
Any other computer data entry experience will be considered an asset.

Skills and Abilities:
Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, as well as communicate technical information to non-technical clients.
Ability to operate related equipment.
Minimum typing speed of 50 wpm.
Possess organizing, prioritizing and coordinating skills.
Ability to work independently and in cooperation with others.
Knowledge of customer service standards and procedures.
Must have the physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
Ability to analyze and resolve problems.

Who we are
Northern Health covers an area of nearly 600,000 square kilometers and offers health services in over two dozen communities and 55 First Nation\xe2\x80\x99s communities. We deliver hospital and community-based health care for a population of 300,000.

Employing more than 7,000 staff throughout the region, Northern Health provides exceptional health services for Northerners, through the efforts of dedicated staff and physicians, in partnership with communities and organizations in Northern BC.

There is a wide variety of career opportunities available in our two dozen hospitals, 25 long-term care facilities, public health units and many other offices providing specialized services.

• All postings with a closing date specified close at 11:59 pm PT