This posting is covered by the Provincial Health Officer’s mandatory COVID-19 vaccination orders and selected applicant(s) must comply.

Position Summary

If you are looking for friendly, supportive staff, work life balance and affordable living this may be just the opportunity that will take your career to a new level.

In accordance with established vision and values of the organization, this position provides leadership and support to the effective delivery of clerical services in Community Services in the designated service areas. In partnership with operational supervisors of clerical staff, the Clerical Services Coordinator identifies areas for service improvements/standardization, develops & implements strategies for effective clerical solutions and generally is responsible for supporting consistent clerical performance in the designated service area, including developing and delivering orientation & education to clerical staff. The Clerical Services Coordinator performs confidential administrative functions for senior staff in accordance with organizational policies and procedures and performs duties such as; word processing, data entry, preparing correspondence and reports, responding to inquiries, monitoring expenditures and providing input into the development of policies and procedures.

Shift Rotation/Hours of work: Monday to Friday / Days – 08:00 to 16:00

Prince George has a population of 89,490 (2021) local residents and is a service centre for approximately 320,000. Prince George has all of the amenities of a larger city mixed with the charm and friendliness of a smaller town. Check out Prince George for more information on what this community has to offer.

What Northern Health has to offer you!

Comprehensive benefit packages including MSP, extended health/dental and a municipal pension plan for part-time and full-time employees. Casuals have the option of paying for benefits.

Three weeks vacation with one year of continuous service

Relocation Incentive is available for eligible positions

Employee referral program

Employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities

Spectacular outdoor activities and the shortest commutes in BC

“Loan Forgiveness Programs” are offered through the Federal and BC Government for eligible professions.

Qualifications

Grade 12.

Office Administration Certificate from a recognized program, plus three (3) years recent related experience; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Current valid BC Driver’s License.

Skills and Abilities:

Ability to type 50 words per minute.

Knowledge of general office procedures.

Ability to operate related equipment including proficiency in relevant computer applications.

Ability to be flexible in a dynamic work environment.

Ability to analyze and solve problems.

Ability to work effectively in a team environment as well as independently.

Ability to supervise in an effective manner.

Ability to receive and provide constructive feedback.

Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

Ability to plan, organize and prioritize.

Ability to deal with others in a professional manner using tact and good judgment.

Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations.

Knowledge of general office procedures and ability to operate related office equipment.

Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

Business writing skills.

Who we are
Northern Health covers an area of nearly 600,000 square kilometers and offers health services in over two dozen communities and 55 First Nation’s communities. We deliver hospital and community-based health care for a population of 300,000.

Employing more than 7,000 staff throughout the region, Northern Health provides exceptional health services for Northerners, through the efforts of dedicated staff and physicians, in partnership with communities and organizations in Northern BC.

There is a wide variety of career opportunities available in our two dozen hospitals, 25 long-term care facilities, public health units and many other offices providing specialized services.