EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT

Position Summary

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

In accordance with established mission, vision, values and strategic priorities of Northern Health, and under the general supervision of the Vice President, the Executive Assistant provides confidential administrative support functions to the Vice President. The Executive Assistant's primary responsibilities include:

1. Coordinating and organizing workflow, determining priorities.
2. Composing confidential and other correspondence for signature.
3. Designing and creating correspondence, documents, presentations, orientation packages, and spreadsheets including data entry for authorization by the management team.
4. Arranging travel and accommodation by booking and confirming flights, vehicles, and hotel reservations.
5. Maintaining the integrity and confidentiality of all information processed for the VP as it pertains to the portfolio, operations, personnel, labour relations, finance, and public affairs.
6. Supporting the VP in setting a positive, collaborative, and efficient tone for the portfolio.

Starting salary will be approximately from $62,239 to $77,799 and will be based on education, training, experience, and salaries of similar positions.

Qualifications

• Graduation from a recognized secretarial program preferably relevant under-graduate business degree plus five (5) years’ experience as an Executive Assistant to a senior official in a large, complex organization.
• Or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and adeptness in working under supervision and within team settings.
• Proficient in organizing workload and prioritizing tasks.
• Effective and efficient computer and written communication skills including order entry and clinical documentation.
• Self-motivated and capable of working independently.
• Typing speed of 60 wpm with proficiency in setting up letters, reports, and other documents in a professional format.
• Familiarity with relevant computer hardware and software programs, including the ability to conduct web-based searches.
• Ability to operate related equipment.
• Physical capability to fulfill the duties of the position.

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.

Comments

Competition #:

05671714

Employee Type:

PERMANENT FULL TIME

Bargaining Unit:

NON-CONTRACT

Facility:

CORPORATE OFFICE

Location:

Prince George, BC

Department:

NH EXECUTIVE ADMINISTRATION

Reports To:

VICE PRESIDENT

Close Date:

DECEMBER 06, 2024

All postings with a closing date specified close at 11:59 pm PT.