ASSISTANT, DISABILITY MANAGEMENT

Position Summary

Northern Health is looking for an experienced, highly efficient, and self-directed Assistant to support the Disability Management department.

The Assistant, Disability Management provides assistance and administrative support to the Disability Management portfolio in Workplace Health and Safety which includes: preparing and maintaining timekeeping records, organizing schedules and booking meeting appointments, performing a variety of secretarial and clerical duties such as word processing, receiving, reviewing and filing of correspondence, preparing invoices for processing, compiling and analyzing data and preparing relevant statistical reports; acts as an information resource and first point of contact for Disability Management by responding to internal and external inquiries or directing inquiries to the appropriate staff member and/or department. The Assistant is also responsible for inputting information from a variety of sources into a computer database and provides maintenance and management of the filing system for all Northern Health confidential employee health records. This role assists the Regional Manager of Disability Management in setting an effective working and learning environment and in recognizing opportunities which ensure consistency, collaboration, and increased efficiency in administrative and program functions.

Starting salary will be approximately from $48,476 to $60,594 and will be based on education, training, experience, and salaries of similar positions.

What Northern Health has to offer you!

• Comprehensive benefit packages including 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.

IMPORTANT NOTE:

As part of your application process, you will need to upload the following documentation:

• Registration number (if you are part of a regulated profession)
• Any supporting documents regarding education/qualifications for this position.

Examples may include:

• Program certificates or diplomas
• High school/college/university transcripts etc.
• It is also recommended to provide a cover letter and resume

Qualifications

• Grade 12 Diploma, graduation from a recognized secretarial program;
• Five (5) years recent related experience including experience working with various computer software programs;
• Or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to type 60 wpm.
• Ability to organize workload and set priorities, as well as demonstrate flexibility in meeting multiple demands and deadlines without supervision.
• Ability to effectively utilize software programs required for professional-quality reporting, communication, webpage and e-learning development e.g. MS Office Suite, including Word 2007, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe, Live Meeting, Captivate, and Publisher.
• Ability to efficiently gather research data as requested or required using a variety of methods.
• Basic knowledge of WSBC legislation an asset.

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.

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Competition #:

05679159

Employee Type:

RELIEF FULL TIME

Bargaining Unit:

NON-CONTRACT

Facility:

CORPORATE OFFICE

Location:

Prince George, BC

Department:

NH WHS DISABILITY MGMT

Reports To:

REGIONAL MANAGER, DISABILITY MANAGEMENT

Close Date:

JANUARY 31, 2025