Position Summary

Northern Health is looking for an experienced, highly efficient, and self-directed Administrative to support the Public Health department.

The office of Public Health Protection covers areas such as food hygiene, communicable disease control, safe drinking water, environmental protection, land use facility record keeping, and licensing of residential and day care facilities.
The position performs a variety of administrative support functions with emphasis in the areas of program- specific data entry, word processing, composing correspondence, data entry, report and document typing. Responsibilities include routine clerical duties such as reception duties and answering general inquiries related to programs and policies.

Shift Rotation/Hours of work: Monday to Friday, Days, 08:30 to 16:30

Fort St. John is known as “The Energetic City,” which reflects the large resource base of oil, natural gas, forestry and agriculture. Overlooking the Peace River, the town of Fort St John is located above the Peace River Valley and serves as the capital of the Peace River district. The population of Fort St. John is over 21,400 but it services an area of approximately 70,000. The community is the hub of the Northeast with a cultural centre and library, theatre, and art space. There are seven elementary schools, two middle schools, and one secondary school. There is also a Northern Lights College campus. Check out Fort St. John for more information on what this energetic 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.
• Three 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

• Grade 12.
• Office Careers Program Certificate and at least one year office experience.
• Intermediate level experience in using computer programs such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook or equivalent.
• Any other computer data entry experience will be considered an asset.

Skills and Abilities:
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, as well as communicate technical information to non-technical clients.
• Ability to operate related equipment.
• Minimum typing speed of 50 wpm.
• Possess organizing, prioritizing and coordinating skills.
• Ability to work independently and in cooperation with others.
• Knowledge of customer service standards and procedures.
• Must have the physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
• Ability to analyze and resolve problems.

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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