Vancouver Coastal Health Hiring for Program Support Clerk at Powell River, BC Full Time

Start Date:
As soon as possible

Salary: $20.50 – $22.64 per hour

Hours:
0830-1630

Days off: Saturday, Sunday, and statutory holidays

Reference#: 152228-atr

Come work as a Program Support Clerk in Powell River, BC with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)!

Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for a Program Support Clerk to join the Adult Mental Health team in Powell River, BC. Apply today to join our team!

As a Program Support Clerk you will:
Provide administrative support to Home Health, Mental Health and Public Health program staff (both on-site and off-site) under the auspices of Community Health.

Perform a variety of administrative support functions such as word processing, data entry, filing, typing reports and documents from notes for all programs.

Perform switchboard & reception duties and answers general inquiries relating to Community Health programs.

ABOUT POWELL RIVER, BC

On the Sunshine Coast of British Columbia, where endless green mountains meet sheltered Pacific Ocean waters, Powell River provides a stimulating blend of outdoor adventure and cultural amenities. Originally founded as a resource extraction centre – once home to the world’s largest pulp and paper mill – Powell River now offers adventurers countless opportunities for kayaking, canoeing, rock climbing, golfing, boating, hiking, biking, fishing, and scuba diving. This area is host to world-class art galleries, tremendous dining opportunities, and memorable events and festivals.

On the doorstep of both Vancouver and Vancouver Island, the Powell River region offers an array of experiences for travelers of all kinds, no matter the season. Experience the legendary Sunshine Coast Trail and Powell Forest Canoe Route, rock-climb the Eldred Valley, snowshoe in the Knuckleheads; this is the adventure destination you’ve long been waiting for.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Education & Experience

Grade Twelve or equivalent and Business Administration Certificate and one year office experience, OR two years office experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Knowledge & Abilities

Working knowledge of industry standard computer hardware and software (e.g. word processing, spreadsheet, database and presentation software).

Working knowledge of email and calendar programs.

Ability to keyboard 5,000 keystrokes per hour

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.

WHY JOIN VANCOUVER COASTAL HEALTH?

VCH is a world class innovator in medical care, research and teaching, delivering service to more than one million BC residents. At VCH, we embrace thinking boldly, taking smart risks, and “going first” when we believe it will lead to the best possible outcomes for patients and their families. We invite you to join us in creating healthy lives in healthy communities by showcasing our passion for care, connection to the communities we serve and our culture of teamwork that makes VCH a great place to work.

Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental and municipal pension plan

Grow your career with employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities

Wellness supports, including counselling, critical incident and innovative wellness services are available to employees and their immediate families

Award-winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff and volunteers

Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are essential to our goals of creating a great place to work and delivering exceptional care. We acknowledge and accommodate unique differences and ensure special measures are in place so that all prospective and current employees are given an opportunity to succeed.

We are committed to building a representative workforce and encourage applications reflecting diversity of sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization or ancestry, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit, or Indigenous person.

VCH is proud to be recognized as a Best Place to Work in Canada in 2021 by Glassdoor and Forbes.

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for this posting.

***Employees of VCH must apply via the Internal Application Process. Refer to the https://my.vch.ca/working-here/job-postings site for How to Apply instructions. Current VCH employees who apply to this posting using this external site will be considered as an external candidate. Seniority will not apply.***

Thank you for your interest in Vancouver Coastal Health.