Salary Details
The salary range for this position is CAD $25.27/Hr. - CAD $33.17/Hr.

Job Summary
Come work as an Administrative Assistant 1 with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)!

Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) is looking for an Administrative Assistant 1 to join the energetic team at Vancouver Acute Administration.

Reporting to the Director, the Administrative Assistant 1 provides confidential administrative assistance and secretarial support to the designated Director and programs/services throughout the applicable Community of Care (CoC) or Corporate Department of Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH).

As an Administrative Assistant 1 with Vancouver Coastal Health you will:

Interact primarily with director/managers and their administrative support staff throughout the Community of Care (CoC) and across VCH to professionally represent the Director's interests, share information, clarify details and answer questions.

Triage information of a sensitive and confidential nature, coordinate the flow of information, ensuring accurate and timely delivery of administrative services, and keep the Director apprised of issues and activities.

Collaborate with other Administrative Assistants to ensure office efficiency while promoting teamwork and maintaining a friendly and professional atmosphere.

Work independently and communicate with internal and external stakeholders/customers in a manner that promotes positive and respectful relationships.

Qualifications
Education & Experience

Graduation from a recognized administrative assistant/secretarial post-secondary program plus three (3) years of senior administrative support experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Must have advanced word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, desktop publishing,



and database software skills and the ability to type a minimum of 60 w.p.m.

Knowledge & Abilities

Exercises considerable judgment, tact and discretion in preparing, disclosing and handling information of a confidential and/or sensitive nature.

Liaises in a professional and courteous manner with managers/directors, staff and the public to gather and disseminate information.

Communicates in a compelling, clear and understandable manner (both verbally and in writing) in order to represent the Director’s interests.

Applies excellent time management skills to prioritize and complete assignments in a manner that optimizes departmental effectiveness and contributes to organizational success.

Practices care and thoroughness when maintaining, monitoring, calculating and summarizing data, records and budget information.

Collaborates with peers to ensure administrative systems and processes are consistently followed and monitored for effectiveness and that gaps are addressed and resolved when identified.

Employs expertise in the use of desktop computer applications to create a variety of documents and presentations.

Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

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.

As per Ministry of Health policy,



all health care workers working in publicly-funded health care facilities are required to report their past receipt of certain vaccines or history of certain infections. Collecting these records will allow for offering of any missing vaccines, and for appropriate actions to be taken in the event of any future exposure to a communicable disease or during outbreaks. For all new hires and appointments to Vancouver Coastal Health, you will be asked to provide this information as part of the onboarding process.

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

We support equitable practices, diverse teams and inclusive environments, which are vital to creating welcoming spaces where everyone can bring their whole selves to work and feel supported. We encourage applications from equity-deserving communities, including Indigenous Peoples and members of racialized groups, people with disabilities and people of all gender identities and expressions and sexual orientation.

Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers, BC’s Top Employers, Canada’s Best Diversity Employers and Canada's Top Employers for Young People in 2026.

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for this posting.

Thank you for your interest in Vancouver Coastal Health.

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📌 Administrative Assistant 1 (British Columbia)
🏢 Vancouver Coastal Health
📍 British Columbia