Administrative Secretary, Casual/On-call

Vancouver Coastal Health
Bella Bella
$30,54 an hour
Temporary

Salary

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

Job Summary

Come work as an Administrative Secretary with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)!

Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for a casual / on-call Administrative Secretary to join the team in Bella Bella, BC.

Apply today to join our team!

As an Administrative Secretary with Vancouver Coastal Health, you will :

  • Provide administrative and secretarial support for Heiltsuk Hospital.
  • Maintain appointment calendar for the Manager.
  • Screen and prioritize incoming materials and requests, respond to enquiries, and compose appropriate correspondence.
  • Attend meetings, prepare minutes and initiate follow-up as required.
  • Type and transcribe technical and non-technical materials from handwritten drafts or dictation and using various word processing, spreadsheet, presentation and other office software.
  • Make travel and accommodation arrangements.
  • Assist meeting room and office equipment requirements.
  • Arrange for the repair and service of office equipment, building deficiencies, and furniture.
  • Maintain department stationery levels.
  • Verify and complete purchase requisition orders, receive goods, and maintain petty cash in accordance with established procedures.

ABOUT BELLA BELLA, BC

Bella Bella is a beautiful island community off the central coast of British Columbia, 690 km north of Vancouver. It is surrounded by a magical world of channels, inlets and old growth forest.

It is home to salmon, orcas, humpbacks, bald eagles and the other denizens of the Pacific Northwest. The climate is mild and the area is a paradise for kayaking, sport fishing, hiking and photography.

The Heiltsuk Hospital in Bella Bella has 7 acute beds, 7 long term care beds and a 4-bed emergency department open 24 / 7, along with Laboratory and Diagnostic Imaging services.

It offers telehealth services as well as speciality clinics. Heiltsuk Hospital also has an Intensive Case Management team for mental health and substance use.

There is a medical clinic and a pharmacy located in the hospital. The healthcare team consists of Physicians, RNs, LPNs, PCAs, Laboratory and Radiology Technologists, Combined Lab / X-Ray Technologists, Pharmacist, Pharmacy Assistants, and Support Services Personnel.

Heiltsuk Hospital is located on the traditional territories of the Heiltsuk Nation. It is one of the only provincial hospitals located on a reserve in all of Canada.

For more information, please refer to this link : / en / revenue-agency / services / indigenous-peoples /

Qualifications

Education & Experience

Grade 12, three (3) years’ recent, related experience including working in an office and / or administrative support capacity or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

  • Ability to keyboard at 45 .
  • 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 office equipment (including MS Office products eg. excel, word, outlook).

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.

WHY JOIN VANCOUVER COASTAL HEALTH?

VCH is a world class innovator in medical care, research and teaching, delivering service to more than one million BC residents.

At VCH, we embrace thinking boldly, taking smart risks, and "going first" when we believe it will lead to the best possible outcomes for patients and their families.

We invite you to join us in creating healthy lives in healthy communities by showcasing our passion for care, connection to the communities we serve and our culture of teamwork that makes VCH a great place to work.

  • 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

Equity, diversity, and inclusion are essential to our goals of creating a great place to work and delivering exceptional care.

We acknowledge and accommodate unique differences and ensure special measures are in place so that all prospective and current employees are given an opportunity to succeed.

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