Administrative Secretary at Vancouver… · Vancouver

Description

**JOB SUMMARY:**Within the context of a client and family centered care model and in accordance with established vision and values of the organization, works as part of an interdisciplinary team to provide administrative and secretarial program support. Coordinates the workflow of assigned area. Types a variety of technical and non-technical material, correspondence, reports and presentations utilizing word processing, spreadsheet and presentation software. Answers telephone and greets visitors, responding to general inquiries. Screens, prioritizes and redirects incoming and outgoing letter and electronic mail. Maintains calendars for team members, scheduling appointments and arranging meetings. Attends meetings to take minutes, types and distributes agendas and minutes, and follows up on action items. Creates various weekly lists/schedules and maintains timekeeping records for designated staff. Compiles and maintains a variety of statistical information for analysis and generates reports. Sets up and maintains filing systems. **QUALIFICATIONS:**Education & Experience Grade 12, graduation from a recognized secretarial program, plus three years' recent related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Knowledge & AbilitiesAbility to type 45 words per minute.Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.Ability to deal with others effectively.Ability to organize work.Ability to operate related equipment.Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.The hours of work including days off and work area may be subject to change consistent with operational requirements and the provision of the Collective Agreement and applicable statutes. Successful applicants may be required to complete a Criminal Records Review Check.

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At Vancouver Coastal Health, our vision of healthy lives in healthy communities inspires us and our values and pillars guide us. We support equitable practices, diverse teams and inclusive environments, which are vital to creating welcoming spaces where everyone can bring their whole selves to work and feel supported. We encourage applications from equity-deserving communities, including Indigenous Peoples and members of racialized groups, people with disabilities and people of all gender identities and expressions and sexual orientation.Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers, BC’s Top Employers, Canada’s Best Diversity Employers and Canada's Top Employers for Young People in 2026.Unless otherwise noted on the posting, internal job postings close at 8:00 AM Pacific Time on the listed Closing Date. Please submit your digital application via the Internal Career Portal prior to the Closing Date & Time.Nursing & LPN successful applicants will be notified by email.We regret that only short listed candidates will be acknowledged.This is an internal job posting for Vancouver Coastal Health employees only.