Salary Details

Salary range: CAD $32.39 per hour.

Job Summary

Administrative Program Assistant at Bella Coola General Hospital working within an interdisciplinary team to provide administrative and analytical program support. Coordinates workflow in assigned area, types a variety of technical and non‑technical material, correspondence, reports and presentations using advanced word processing, spreadsheet and presentation software. Assists in data collection, compiles and maintains statistical information for analysis and generates reports. Answers telephone, greets visitors, and responds to general inquiries. Screens, prioritises and redirects incoming and outgoing mail. Maintains calendars for team members, schedules appointments, arranges meetings and attends meetings to take minutes, type and distribute agendas and minutes, and follows up on action items. Creates weekly lists and schedules and maintains time‑keeping records for designated staff. Sets up and maintains filing systems.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

- Grade 12, graduation from a recognised secretarial program, plus three years’ recent related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

- Type 45 words per minute.
- Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
- Deal with others effectively.
- Organise work.




- Operate related equipment.
- Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.

Closing Statement

There is only one position available, but it can be filled by a candidate residing in either Bella Bella or Bella Coola. The successful candidate will support two Mental Health and Substance Use teams, with occasional travel to the other community. Travel will be arranged from the home community and eligible expenses reimbursed in accordance with VCH policy.

Benefits

- Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health, dental and municipal pension plan.
- Employer‑paid training and leadership development opportunities.
- Wellness supports, including counselling, critical incident and cutting-edge wellness services for employees and their families.
- Award‑winning recognition programmes to honour staff.
- Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff.

Vancouver Coastal Health is committed to valuing diversity within our workforce. VCH encourages Indigenous applicants who identify as Indigenous (including First Nations, Metis or Inuit) and who may not possess all required qualifications but would become job ready through employer‑provided training, orientation or mentoring to apply.

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📌 Administrative Program Assistant - Bella Coola
🏢 Vancouver Coastal Health
📍 Bella Coola