Program Assistant, Public Health Protection - (233293)Work Area (FBA Only)Multi-SiteNoTravel RequirementTravel between multiple sites may be requiredShift Start Time/End Time0830-1630Days OffVacancy TypeTemp FTSalary Range (Hourly Rate)$30.55 - $32.39Paid FTE1Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS75Planned Start DateAug. 31 2026Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY)Mar. 28 2028Pending Return of IncumbentYesCRC required? (employee will be working with or have access to children or vulnerable adults and requires a Criminal Record Check)YesJob DescriptionIn accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health), patient and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.Reporting to the Team Leader, the Program Assistant provides administrative and clerical support to a range of Programs within Environmental Public Health, Community Care Facility Licensing & Tobacco Vapour Prevention and Control. Performs a variety of clerical and administrative duties, such as managing and maintaining files; typing letters and tables and data entry; photocopying; setting up meetings and taking minutes. Utilizes a variety of personal computer application software such as Excel, Word, Power Point and related desktop publishing and graphics software to format/design, run and maintain correspondence, reports, permits, licenses, procedure manuals, public orders, surveys, newsletters, web pages,



communications, databases, and spreadsheets from rough draft or as directed. Participates with criminal record check applications, collection of fees and supporting other offices as required.Gathers and compiles information as required, such as confidential client and facility information and statistics. Gathers, researches, organizes, and summarizes information for reports.QUALIFICATIONS:Education, Training And ExperienceGrade 12 graduationOffice Administration Certificate including courses in word processing, spreadsheet and database softwareThree (3) years recent related administrative or secretarial experience in a similar environmentOr an equivalent combination of education and experienceValid BC Drivers LicenseAbility to pass a criminal record checkSkills And AbilitiesAbility to type 60 wpmDemonstrated skills in MS Office, including Word, Excel, OutlookAbility to use Word Processing, spreadsheets, database applications, and web applicationsAbility to prepare, maintain and control a variety of office records, documents, confidential correspondence files and related data with a high degree of accuracy and proficiencyAbility to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writingAbility to apply knowledge of office practices and proceduresAbility to operate related equipmentAbility to plan, organize and prioritizeBusiness writing skillsKnowledge of general office proceduresAbility to analyze and resolve problemsPhysical ability to carry out the duties of the position #J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Program Assistant, Public Health Protection (Parksville)
🏢 Vancouver Island Health Authority
📍 Parksville