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Form of workThe Administrative Assistant provides secretarial, clerical and administrative support to the Dawson Creek & District Hospital Redevelopment Project Management Office and regional Capital Planning Department related to the Dawson Creek & District Hospital (DCDH) Redevelopment project.
Dawson Creek & District Hospital is a 50-bed hospital that offers full service that includes inpatient care, emergency, respiratory, rehab, surgery, obstetrics & gynecology lab, medical imaging and cancer care. The hospital is the northeastern BC orthopedic and trauma centre. Visiting specialists in urology, dermatology and pediatrics is also available.
Dawson Creek has a population of 12,178 (2021) with a youthful and vibrant community that serves as a major centre for the surrounding areas. Come enjoy the beautiful sunrises and sunsets Dawson Creek has to offer. Check out Dawson Creek for more information about this community where the northern lights shine.
What Northern Health has to offer you!
• Comprehensive benefit packages including MSP, extended health/dental and a municipal pension plan for part-time and full-time employees. Casuals have the option of paying for benefits.
• Four weeks vacation with one year of continuous service
• Financial Support for Moving Expenses is available for eligible positions
• Employee referral program
• Employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
• Spectacular outdoor activities and the shortest commutes in BC
• "Loan Forgiveness Programs" are offered through the Federal and BC Government for eligible professions.
Qualifications
• Grade12 supplemented by successful completion of an administrative diploma plus three (3) to five
(5) years progressive administrative assistant experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Skills and Abilities:
• Seasoned interpersonal and organization skills with an ability to deal with staff, physicians and the general public in an effective and professional manner.
• Ability to operate basic office equipment.
• Computer literate with proficient knowledge of various required software programs such as Outlook, Internet, Word and Excel.
• Ability to organize and prioritize own work with efficiency and timeliness. .
• Ability to adapt and be flexible to changing priorities and demands.
• Seasoned listening, oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to be discreet and maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to type 60 w.p.m.
Who we are
Northern Health covers an area of nearly 600,000 square kilometers and offers health services in over two dozen communities and 55 First Nation's communities. We deliver hospital and community-based health care for a population of 300,000.
Employing more than 7,000 staff throughout the region, Northern Health provides exceptional health services for Northerners, through the efforts of dedicated staff and physicians, in partnership with communities and organizations in Northern BC.
There is a wide variety of career opportunities available in our two dozen hospitals, 25 long-term care facilities, public health units and many other offices providing specialized services.
