Island Health
Location
Duncan, BC | Canada
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Job Description:
Come work as an Administrative Assistant II with Island Health, reporting to the Executive Director or designate, the Administrative Assistant II is responsible for carrying out complex secretarial duties and associated administrative tasks for the head of multiple departments. Be a part of the community that is continuing to grow, by creating a solid foundation in the Organization to bring over to the brand new world-class hospital that is currently being built. In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health), patient & staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.About the Cowichan Valley
Located on beautiful Vancouver Island, B.C., Cowichan Valley communities range from charming seaside villages to bustling town centres near to the centrally located city of Duncan. Each community has its own distinct flavour, and are unified by their welcoming and supportive people.
The Cowichan Valley is Canada's only Mediterranean climatic zone and boasts the warmest year-round temperatures in Canada. In fact, "Cowichan" is rooted in the Hul'q'umi'num word “shquw'utsun” which directly translated means “to warm one's back in the sun."
About Island Health
Island Health provides health and care services to more than 885,000 people on Vancouver Island, the islands in the Salish Sea and the Johnstone Strait, and mainland communities north of Powell River. With more than 30,000 health care professionals, including more than 3,000 doctors, nurse practitioners, midwives and dentists that make up our Medical Staff, as well as 1,000 volunteers, and the dedicated support of 12 foundations and 19 active auxiliaries, Island Health delivers a broad range of health services, including: public health services, primary health care, home and community care, mental health and substance use services, acute care in hospitals, and much more across a huge and geographically diverse region.
Together, we are committed to providing superior health care through innovation, teaching and research and a commitment to quality and safety, creating healthier, stronger communities and a better quality of life for those we touch.
Island Health continues to be selected for top employer awards, including BCs Top Employer (2024). As an organization, we are committed to cultural safety and humility and we demonstrate this through our actions to address Indigenous specific racism, systemic racism and the ongoing impacts of colonialism.
Please reach out to our Indigenous Recruitment and Retention team for support with your application if you identify as Indigenous at [email protected]
Island Health is committed to creating a workplace that fosters diversity and inclusion by attracting, retaining, and developing a talented and diverse workforce which broadly reflects the community and citizens we serve. As such, we encourage applications from individuals from all genders, backgrounds and underrepresented groups.
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QUALIFICATIONS
A level of education, training and experience equivalent to high school graduation plus additional related course work in office or business administration and at least five (5) years' related senior administrative experience in a large complex organization, preferably in the healthcare field. Proven ability to work with a variety of disciplines to maintain and foster good working relationships.
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