Position Summary

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

Reporting to the Regional Manager, Volunteer Resources, and working with the Coordinators, Volunteer Resources, the Assistant, Volunteer Resources is responsible for providing confidential and efficient administrative and program support to the department of Volunteer Resources. Primary responsibilities include processing volunteer documentation, responding to general enquiries, monitoring data integrity in the volunteer data management system, developing and maintaining procedure manuals, and looking after the day-to-day operations of the program office.

Starting salary will be approximately from $49,445 to $61,806 and will be based on education, training, experience, and salaries of similar positions.

Qualifications

• Completion of a recognized post secondary secretarial/administrative program plus 3 (three) to 5 (five) years of relevant office management experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Experience working with volunteers is an asset.
• Knowledge of Northern Health’s volunteer environment is an asset.

Skills and Abilities:
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including the ability to respond diplomatically and courteously to both internal and external enquiries.
• Demonstrated ability to work with various databases such as Excel.
• Ability to work as a team member in a cooperative and supportive manner.
• Ability to interact with a variety of people and personalities and to provide guidance, direction, and encouragement to volunteers.
• Demonstrated ability to work with multiple priorities, function independently, and organize work with minimal direction.
• A high degree of discretion and maturity in handling confidential information and situations.
• Ability to use related equipment and software applications including word processing, spreadsheet and presentation software at an advanced level.
• Ability to type at 50 wpm.
• Familiar with the ethical guidelines, standards of practice and codes governing volunteer administration.

Where you will be working:
Community:
Information about living, working, and thriving in the area is available through Prince George

More about Northern Health
Northern Health covers nearly 600,000 square kilometers, delivering health services to more than two dozen communities and 55 First Nations communities across the region. We provide both hospital and community-based care to a population of approximately 300,000 people. With a team of over 12,000 staff and physicians, we are committed to offering high quality, person centered care in collaboration with communities and partner organizations throughout Northern BC.

What Northern Health Has to Offer You!
Joining Northern Health means becoming part of a supportive team that values your growth and well-being. Here’s what we provide:
• Comprehensive benefits including extended health, dental, and a municipal pension plan for part-time and full-time employees. Casual employees have option of paying for benefits.
• Four weeks of vacation after one year of continuous service.
• Financial support for moving expenses for eligible positions.
• Employee referral program with attractive incentives.
• Employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities.
• Access to spectacular outdoor activities and enjoy the shortest commutes in BC.
• Loan Forgiveness Programs offered through Federal and Provincial Government for eligible professions.

Important Application Information
Please ensure you upload the following documents as part of your application:
• Registration number (if you belong to a regulated profession).
• Supporting documents for education and qualifications, such as:
• Program certificates or diplomas.
• High school, college, or university transcripts.
• Cover letter and resume (recommended).

International Applicants
Before applying, please review the steps outlined on our Northern Health Careers page: Information for international applicants

Comments