Executive Assistant - Prince George, Canada - Northern Health

Northern Health

Verified Company

Prince George, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Competition #:

Employee Type:

PERMANENT FULL TIME
Bargaining Unit:
NON-CONTRACT
Facility:
CORPORATE OFFICE
Department:
NHR ABORIGINAL SERVICES
Reports To:
VICE PRESIDENT, INDIGENOUS HEALTH
Close Date:
FEBRUARY 20, 2023
Comments:
This posting is covered by the Provincial Health Officer's mandatory COVID19 vaccination orders and selected applicant(s) must comply.
Position Summary

Northern Health is looking for an experienced, highly efficient, and self-directed permanent full time Executive Assistant to support the Indigenous Health department.

The Executive Assistant provides administrative support to the Vice President, Indigenous Health and other members of the Indigenous Health portfolio as needed. The incumbent is responsible for coordinating, organizing and providing administrative support activities related to financial and organizational planning, labor relations, human resources and management within established policies and procedures.
Starting salary will be approximately from $56,606 to $70,757 and will be based on education, training, experience, and salaries of similar positions.
Prince George has a population of 89, local residents and is a service centre for approximately 320,000. Prince George has all of the amenities of a larger city mixed with the charm and friendliness of a smaller town. Check out Prince George for more information on what this community has to offer.
What Northern Health has to offer you
Comprehensive benefit packages including MSP, extended health/dental and a municipal pension plan for parttime and fulltime 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
Employerpaid 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

Postsecondary diploma in Business or Office Administration plus five (5) to seven (7) years of progressive experience including three (3) years supporting senior executives and in contract/project coordination, preferably in a health care setting.
Or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Skills and Abilities:

Strong knowledge and practical skills in project coordination/management, research and evaluation.
Ability to type 50 w.pm.
Ability to communicate in a clear and understandable manner, both verbally and in writing.
Ability to liaise in a professional manner with all levels of staff and the public.
Ability to work under pressure, handle multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines.
Ability to work independently and proactively to ensure administrative needs of the VP Indigenous Health are being met.
Ability to deliver results in a fastpaced, complex, and dynamic environment.
Ability to anticipate and initiate action, as required.
Demonstrated problemsolving/conceptual skills with attention to detail.
Ability to research, compile, and coordinate information on a variety of topics.
Ability to exercise judgment, tact, and discretion in preparing, disclosing, and handling information of a confidential or sensitive nature.
Knowledge of trends, developments, and priorities in Indigenous health issues and/or knowledge of Indigenous people.
Ability to monitor and manage internal and external relationships.

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 longterm care facilities, public health units and many other offices providing specialized services.
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