ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT, FACILITIES MAINTENANCE

at  Northern Health

POSITION SUMMARY

Northern Health is looking for an experienced, highly efficient, and self-directed permanent full time Administrative Assistant to support the Capital Planning and Support Services department.
The Administrative Assistant is responsible for providing administrative support to the Director of Facilities Maintenance, Energy & Environmental Sustainability.
Starting salary will be approximately from $48,476 to $60,594 and will be based on education, training, experience, and salaries of similar positions.
Prince George Prince George is the centre of business, education, health and culture for northern British Columbia and services a rural population of about 300,000. The region’s economic growth and diversification strategies are creating outstanding opportunities for investors, employers and employees. Affordable housing, land prices and transportation costs, due to short and quick commutes; result in one of the lowest costs of living for a city of its size in the province. Additionally, wage rates fall above provincial averages, providing residents of Prince George with a high standard of living in one of BC’s most beautiful regions. The city itself is the 4th largest in British Columbia and has a population of approximately 82,300 local residents and a service centre for nearly 320,000. It is built on the confluence of the Fraser and Nechako rivers. Prince George is the home of the University of Northern British Columbia – Canada’s Green university. The warm, friendly and diverse population attests to a strong and dynamic community spirit. Check out Prince George for more information on what this community has to offer.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Grade12 supplemented by successful completion of a certificate or diploma in office administration plus three (3) to five (5) years progressive administrative assistant experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Excellent interpersonal and organization skills.
• Ability to operate basic office equipment.
• Computer literate with proficient knowledge of Outlook, Adobe Acrobat Pro, Internet, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint. Knowledge of Microsoft Project an asset.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work with minimal direction.
• Ability to adapt and be flexible to changing priorities and demands.
• Excellent listening, oral and written communication skills.
• Professional telephone manner.
• Ability to be discreet and maintain confidentiality.
• Strong time management skills.
• Ability to type 60 w.p.m.
• Demonstrated ability to exhibit tact, discretion and confidentiality
• Good interpersonal skills and the ability to deal with staff and the general public in an effective and professional manner.

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’s 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.

• Proof of COVID-19 vaccination
• Registration number (if you are part of a regulated profession)
• Any supporting documents regarding education/qualifications for this position. Examples may include:
• Program certificates or diplomas
• High school/college/university transcripts etc.
• It is also recommended to provide a cover letter and resum