First Nations Health Authority Hiring for Administrative Assistant & Reception at Prince George, BC Full Time

The First Nations Health Authority is a diverse and transformational health organization of professional, innovative and dedicated team members and leaders.

The first of its kind in Canada, FNHA works as a health-and-wellness partner with BC First Nations to support self-determination and decision-making to improve health outcomes.

JOIN OUR HISTORIC JOURNEY

At FNHA, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute to BC’s history. With a unique governing structure and mandate, our fluid work environment means you can play an active role in real change.

Our talented teams value respect and foster lateral kindness in their working relationships. Our holistic approach to wellness, based on First Nations teachings, is incorporated into all aspects of work culture. Where else will you get to create a personal wellness plan as part of your performance goals?

Position Summary

Ensures high-level customer service, and provides operational administrative support to the Northern Region.

As a health and wellness organization, the First Nations Health Authority has aligned with the Provincial Public Health Order released on October 14, 2021. We have a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy for all employees at First Nations Health Authority. This policy requires all employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. If selected for employment, you will be required to provide proof of vaccination by providing a copy of your BC Vaccination Card Passport with the QR code.

Responsibilities

Greets and directs visitors, answers and redirects incoming calls, coordinates outgoing and incoming mails, couriers, and faxes as the first point of contact.

Provides clerical support to team, including photocopying, printing, preparing and updating documents or other materials as requested.

Maintains office supply inventory and places orders as required.

Maintains a database, electronic and documentation, of stored items, including FNHA promotional materials, and other related materials for regional gatherings.

Provides support in the procurement process, including coding and logging all invoices, and gathering information for reconciliation.

A full job description is available upon request.

Qualifications

Post secondary course work in office administration, plus 2 to 4 years administrative experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Recent and relevant experience in office work/administration.

Experience in the use of Microsoft Office suite of software, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.

Valid BC Driver’s License.

Knowledge, Skills & Attributes

Knowledge of the First Nation Health Authority structure, departments and offices.

Knowledge of administrative services, processes and procedures.

Knowledge of general principles and practices regarding document and file management, including tracking approaches and systems, confidentiality and security.

Ability to interact with the staff and public, on the phone or face to face, with a positive and customer focused approach.

Ability to pay attention to detail with a commitment to high quality work.

Intermediate computer skills.

Excellent customer service skills.

Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

Closing Statement

Diversity

The First Nations Health Authority is committed to respecting diversity within our workforce; preference will be given to individuals with Indigenous ancestry (First Nations, Inuit, Métis).

What You Can Expect From Us

Joining our family means joining an organization that supports personal growth, in-house training, a paid volunteer day and a unique full-day orientation program.

Leading with culture, all FNHA employees complete San’yas Indigenous Cultural Safety Training. We support our family to be leaders in wellness and all staff members develop a yearly wellness plan as part of their performance partnership and goal-setting.

Closing

Please note that only those applicants shortlisted will be contacted. If you do not hear from us about this position, please accept our sincere appreciation for your interest in FNHA!

For more information about us, please visit: www.fnha.ca/about/work-with-us

If you have any inquiries or issues please contact FNHA Recruitment at careers@fnha.ca or 1-844-699-3186.