Administrative Assistant 1 – Oncology Clinic, BC Children’s Hospital

Job title:

Administrative Assistant 1 – Oncology Clinic, BC Children’s Hospital

Company

Provincial Health Services Authority

Job description

Administrative Assistant 1 – Oncology Clinic, BC Children’s HospitalChildren’s & Women’s Health CenterVancouver, BCAre you efficient and detail-oriented? Effectively handle administrative tasks so our department runs smoothly and we can provide patients with the best possible care.What you’ll do

• Maintain a coordinated and up-to-date calendar for the designated Leader’s appointment schedule by determining urgency and nature of requests, scheduling and making necessary arrangements and resolving time conflicts.
• Coordinate appropriate travel and accommodation for designated Leader’s attendance at conferences and meetings, confirming reservations and establishing an itinerary.
• Respond to verbal and written communication and liaise internally and externally to share information, clarify details, and ensure follow-up by relevant personnel on emergent issues.
• Produce timely, accurate and well formatted documents using various word processing, spreadsheet and presentation software packages. Enter and collect data and compile relevant statistical information and reports. Draft agendas, gather background materials, attend and record proceedings, prepare and distribute minutes, and take follow-up actions. Maintain a bring-forward system.
• Assist in budget development and monitor expenditures, authorizing expense reimbursements and invoicing up to a pre-determined limit, developing an expenditure tracking system for those expenditure invoices qualifying for reimbursements from various third parties. Complete purchase requisitions/online purchasing and forward for processing, ensuring invoices are authorized and submitted for payment.

What you bringQualifications

• A level of education, training and experience equivalent to Grade 12.
• Graduation from a formal secretarial program plus three (3) years’ recent, related experience.
• Type 60 words per minute.

Skills & Knowledge

• Demonstrated organizational skills and the ability to prioritize workload and work under time pressures to meet deadlines.
• Demonstrated interpersonal and time management skills.
• Work both independently and collaboratively; resolve administrative issues/problems; prioritize workload; and be flexible to meet and adapt to changes in organizational priorities.
• Use Microsoft Office applications, including word processing, spreadsheet and presentation software at an advanced level.
• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, including the ability to respond professionally, courteously, and in a clear manner.
• Record and transcribe minutes of meetings.
• Commitment to upholding the shared responsibility of creating lasting and meaningful reconciliation in Canada as per TRC (2015) and BC’s Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019).
• As a strong asset for consideration, we are looking for our successful candidate to have: Knowledge of social, economic, political and historical realities of settler colonialism on Indigenous Peoples and familiarity with addressing Indigenous-specific anti-racism, anti-racism and Indigenous Cultural Safety and foundational documents and legislative commitments (The Declaration Act, the Declaration Action Plan, TRC, IPS, Remembering Keegan, etc.).

What we bringEvery PHSA employee enables the best possible patient care for our patients and their families. Whether you are providing direct care, conducting research, or making it possible for others to do their work, you impact the lives of British Columbians today and in the future. That’s why we’re focused on your care too – offering health, wellness, development programs to support you – at work and at home.

• Join one of BC’s largest employers with province-wide programs, services and operations – offering vast opportunities for growth, development, and recognition programs that honour the commitment and contribution of all employees.
• Access to professional development opportunities through our in-house training programs, including +2,000 courses, such as our San’yas Indigenous Cultural Safety Training course, or Core Linx for Leadership roles.
• Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including municipal pension plan, and psychological health & safety programs and holistic wellness resources.
• Annual statutory holidays (13) with generous vacation entitlement and accruement.
• PHSA is a remote work friendly employer, welcoming flexible work options to support our people (eligibility may vary, depending on position).
• Access to WorkPerks, a premium discount program offering a wide range of local and national discounts on electronics, entertainment, dining, travel, wellness, apparel, and more.

Job Type: Regular, Full-TimeSalary Range: $$48,476 -$63,624 /year. The starting salary for this position would be determined with consideration of the successful candidate’s relevant education and experience, and would be in alignment with the provincial compensation reference plan. Salary will be prorated accordingly for part time roles.
Location: 4500 Oak Street, Vancouver BC V6H 2N9
Closing date: Applications accepted until position is filled
Hours of Work: 08:00-16:00 (Monday to Friday)
Requisition #: 173271E** Please note: Support for nomination with the BC Provincial Nominee Program is not a guarantee or an employee benefit upon receiving a full time job offer with PHSA**What we do(BCW) is dedicated to improving the health of women, newborns and families through a comprehensive range of services, research and education.(BCCH) provides care for the most seriously ill or injured children and youth from across British Columbia.The Provincial Health Services Authority ( ) plans, manages and evaluates specialized health services with the BC health authorities to provide equitable and cost-effective health care for people throughout the province. Our values reflect our commitment to excellence and include: Respect people – Be compassionate – Dare to innovate – Cultivate partnerships – Serve with purpose.Learn more about PHSA and our programs:PHSA is committed to equity in our hiring and employment practices. With learning and compassion, we are addressing existing inequities and barriers throughout our systems. PHSA is seeking to create a diverse workforce and to establish an inclusive and culturally safe environment. We invite applications and enquiries from all people, particularly those belonging to the historically, systemically, and/or persistently marginalized groups identified under the B.C. Human Rights Code.One of PHSA’s North Star priorities is to eradicate Indigenous-specific racism, which includes dismantling barriers to health care employment at every level. We welcome Indigenous individuals to apply and/or contact the Sanya’kula Team (Indigenous Recruitment & Employee Experience) for support at .Indigenous-specific anti-racism initiatives are rooted in addressing the unique forms of discrimination, historical and ongoing injustices, and marginalization faced by Indigenous peoples. These initiatives align with an Indigenous rights-based approach, recognizing the inherent rights and self-determination of Indigenous communities. PHSA must uphold legislative obligations and provincial commitments found in the foundational documents such as including Truth & Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action (2015), In Plain Sight (2020), BC’s Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019), United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), Reclaiming Power and Place Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls Calls for Justice (2019), the Declaration Act Action Plan and Remembering Keegan: A First Nations Case Study.ATTN: PHSA Employees:To be considered as a PHSA employee (internal applicant) for this position, you must apply online via your internal profile at http://internaljobs.phsa.caPlease note the internal job posting will no longer be accessible after the expiry date of October 4, 2024. If the internal job posting has expired, please contact the Internal Jobs Help Desk and advise that you would like to be considered as a late internal applicant for this position. Please do not apply for the external job posting.If you have not registered your internal profile, a password is required to log in for the first time. To obtain your password, please contact the Internal Jobs Help Desk at 604-875-7264 or 1-855-875-7264. Please note regular business hours are Monday – Friday (excluding stats), 8:30am to 4:30pm. For inquiries outside of regular business hours, please email the Internal Jobs Help Desk at internaljobshelpu@phsa.ca and a Help Desk Representative will contact you the next business day.
Labor Agreement Excluded
Requisition # 173271E-2424018
Work Site 4500 Oak Street, Vancouver BC V6H 2N9
Job Type Regular, Full-Time
Salary/Rate $48,476.00 – $63,624.00 / Year
FTE 1.00
Hours of Work 08:00-16:00
Work Days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Expiry Date 26-Oct-2024

Expected salary

$63624 per year

Location

Vancouver, BC

Job date

Sat, 28 Sep 2024 23:44:49 GMT

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