Administrative Assistant , VCH Research Institute
Job in
Vancouver, BC, Canada
Listing for:
Vancouver Coastal Health
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-02-27
Job specializations:
-
Administrative/Clerical
Healthcare Administration, Office Administrator/ Coordinator
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 29.31 - 38.47 CAD Hourly
CAD
29.31
38.47
HOUR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Administrative Assistant 2, VCH Research Institute
Salary Details
The salary range for this position is CAD $29.31/Hr.
- CAD $38.47/Hr.
Job Summary
Come work as an Administrative Assistant 2, VCH Research Institute with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)!
Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for a Administrative Assistant 2 to join the VCH Research Institute team in Vancouver, BC. Apply today to join our team!
As an Administrative Assistant 2 with VCH, you will:
Provide confidential administrative and secretarial support to the designated senior leader for Vancouver Coastal Health and/or applicable Community of Care (CoC) or Corporate area.Triage information of a sensitive and confidential nature, coordinate the flow of information, ensuring accurate and timely delivery of administrative services, and keep the senior leader apprised of issues and activities.Interact with senior leaders, managers/directors and administrative support staff across the organization to convey information and professionally represent the interests of the department/senior leader utilizing strong persuasion and communication abilities and the exchange of information.Work independently and communicate with internal and external stakeholders/customers in a manner that promotes positive and respectful relationships.May provide work direction to clerical support staff.Qualifications
Education & Experience
Graduation from a recognized administrative assistant/secretarial post-secondary program plus three to five (3-5) years progressive experience supporting senior level management or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.Must have advanced word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, desktop publishing, and database software skills and the ability to type a minimum of 60 .Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Exercises considerable judgment, tact and discretion in preparing, disclosing and handling information of a confidential and/or sensitive nature.Liaises in a professional and courteous manner with senior leaders, managers/directors, staff and the public to gather and disseminate information.Communicates in a compelling, clear and understandable manner (both verbally and in writing) and uses strong persuasion abilities to represent needs of the senior leader.Applies excellent time management skills to prioritize and complete assignments in a manner that optimizes departmental effectiveness and contributes to organizational success.Practices care and thoroughness when maintaining, monitoring, calculating and summarizing data, records and budget information.Collaborates with peers and/or provides direction and guidance to clerical staff to ensure administrative systems and processes are consistently followed and monitored for effectiveness. Ensures gaps are addressed and resolved when identified.Employs expertise in the use of desktop computer applications to create a variety of documents and presentations.Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.Closing Statement
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.
As per Ministry of Health policy, all health care workers working in publicly-funded health care facilities are required to report their past receipt of certain vaccines or history of certain infections. Collecting these records will allow for offering of any missing vaccines, and for appropriate actions to be taken in the event of any future exposure to a communicable disease or during outbreaks.
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Why Join Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH):
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…
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