Competition #:
05584205


Employee Type:
RELIEF FULL TIME


Bargaining Unit:
BCGEU


Facility:
TERRACE HEALTH UNIT


Department:
NWR AUDIOLOGY


Reports To:
MANAGER


Hourly Wage:
$21.74 - $23.99


Close Date:
APRIL 12, 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



Northern Health is looking for an experienced, highly efficient, and self-directed full time Administrative Assistant to support the Audiology department.

The Administrative Assistant-Specialized Services performs reception duties, and administrative support functions to Specialized Services programs in accordance with Northern Health policies and procedures. Performs duties such as word processing, data entry, client scheduling, preparing routine correspondence and reports, responding to inquiries, collecting fees, filing, operating office equipment, maintaining inventories of supplies.

Shift Rotation/Hours of work: Monday to Friday, Days, 08:00 to 16:30

Terrace has a population 12,700 (2021) residents. The community of Terrace is northern living at its best. Snow-capped mountains, pristine glacier-fed rivers, lakes, and streams all add to the beauty of this community. Check out Terrace where there is always something new to experience.

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/Four 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, a certificate from a recognized office administration certificate program, plus one-year recent related experience; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Skills and Abilities:
Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
Ability to work independently and in cooperation with others.
Ability to prioritize and organize work.
Ability to type 50 wpm.
Ability to establish and maintain rapport with clients.
Ability to deal with the others in a professional manner using tact and good judgment.
Knowledge of general office procedures and the ability to operate related equipment including computer applications.
Physical ability to perform the duties of the position

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