Are you an Administrative Assistant looking to highlight your knowledge, skills, and abilities in a new and energetic environment? In accordance with vision, mission, values and strategic priorities of Northern Health and reporting to the Director/Executive Lead or designate, the Administrative Assistant provides confidential administrative assistance and secretarial support to the Director/Executive Lead or designate and programs/services throughout the applicable Health Service Delivery Area (HSDA)/Region or Corporate Department of Northern Health (NH). Triages information of a sensitive and confidential nature, coordinates the flow of information, ensuring accurate and timely delivery of administrative services, and keeps the Director/Executive lead or designate apprised of issues and activities.

Interacts primarily with director/managers and their administrative support staff throughout the HSDA/Region and across NH to professionally represent the Director’s/Executive Lead interests, share information, clarify details and answer questions. Works independently and communicates with internal and external stakeholders/customers in a manner that promotes positive and respectful relationships.

Northern

Health typically establishes salaries within the minimum and midpoint of the salary range based on qualifications, experience of the applicant, and an internal equity review of the salaries of other employees. 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. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Intermediate to advanced skills using a variety of computerized software packages such Microsoft Office (e.g., Word, Excel, Access, Power Point, Outlook, MS Teams), related databases and ability to navigate the internet efficiently.

Facility Community Northern

Health (NH) boasts the most affordable communities in BC to live, work, and play. NH covers an area of nearly 600,000 square kilometres and offers health services in 26 communities, 55 First Nations communities, 11 Métis chartered communities, and Inuit families. We provide both hospital and community-based care to a population of approximately 300,000 people.

With a team of over 12,000 staff and physicians, we are committed to offering high quality, care in collaboration with communities and partner organizations throughout Northern BC.

Benefits for Indigenous Employees: Ceremonial, Cultural, and Spiritual Leave, Access to NH Indigenous Community of Practice. Comprehensive benefits including extended health, dental, and a municipal pension plan for part-time and full-time employees. Casual employees have option of paying for benefits.

Four weeks of vacation after one year of continuous service. Employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities. Access to spectacular outdoor activities and enjoy the shortest commutes in BC.

Loan Forgiveness

Programs offered through Federal and Provincial Government for eligible professions. #

📌 Administrative Assistant/ Operations Support (Hazelton)
🏢 Northern Health
📍 Hazelton