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 Vice President, the Executive Assistant provides confidential administrative support functions to the Vice President. The Executive Assistant's primary responsibilities include coordinating and organizing workflow, determining priorities, composing confidential and other correspondence for signature, designing and creating correspondence, documents, presentations, orientation packages, and spreadsheets including data entry for authorization by the management team, arranging travel and accommodation by booking and confirming flights, vehicles, and hotel reservations, maintaining the integrity and confidentiality of all information which flows through, and is processed for the VP as it pertains to the portfolio, operations, personnel, labour relations, finance, and public affairs, and 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.

Prince George Prince George is the centre of business, education, health and culture for northern British Columbia and services a rural population of about 300,000. The region’s economic growth and diversification strategies are creating outstanding opportunities for investors, employers and employees. Affordable housing, land prices and transportation costs, due to short and quick commutes; result in one of the lowest costs of living for a city of its size in the province. Additionally, wage rates fall above provincial averages, providing residents of Prince George with a high standard of living in one of BC’s most beautiful regions. The city itself is the 4th largest in British Columbia and has a population of approximately 82,300 local residents and a service centre for nearly 320,000. It is built on the confluence of the Fraser and Nechako rivers. Prince George is the home of the University of Northern British Columbia – Canada’s Green university. The warm, friendly and diverse population attests to a strong and dynamic community spirit. 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 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

Are you an International Applicant? Before applying for a job with Northern Health, please follow these steps on our Northern Health careers page

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:
• Leads Self/Cultural Agility – self-awareness, demonstrates character; noticing and adapting to cultural uniqueness to create a sense of safety for all.
• Engages Others/Empathy – communicates effectively; listens with heart rather than reacting.
• Achieves Results/Process Orientation – takes action to implement decisions, assesses & evaluates results, follows culturally respectful processes that also produce results.
• Develops Coalitions/Building a Trust-Based Relationship – builds partnership and networks to create results, demonstrates a commitment to customers and service, participating in open exchanges of experiences and culture.
• System Transformation/Credible Champion – demonstrates systems/critical thinking, strategically oriented to the future, champions & orchestrates change, remains self-aware and maintains effective relationships, shows courage and conviction in advocating for change for the betterment of Indigenous people.
• 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.
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.

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