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Administrative Assistant I
@ Island Health
Tofino, British Columbia
Overview
Island Health is hiring an Administrative Assistant I to carry out secretarial and administrative tasks for a program or department, reporting to the Director. The role centres on clerical support and office administration within a large health authority, with quality and safety responsibilities inherent in the work.
Responsibilities:
- Carry out secretarial duties
- Perform associated administrative tasks
- Support a program or department
- Contribute to quality and safety
Requirements summary:
- Grade 12 plus related coursework in office or business administration
- Three years related experience in a large complex organization
- Preferably clinical program experience
- Effective verbal and written communication
- Ability to type and organize work
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-11
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-12
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-12
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Administrative |
| Experience | 3+ years |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Office, Hospital or clinic |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Education | High school (required) |
| Fields of study | Office Administration, Business Administration |
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Island Health
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Company size | 10001+ |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 1,283 |
Job Description
In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health) patient and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.
Reporting to the Director, the Administrative Assistant I is responsible for carrying out secretarial duties and associated administrative tasks for a program or department.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education, Training And Experience
Grade 12 plus additional related course work in office or business administration and three (3) years' related experience in a large complex organization, preferably in a clinical program/portfolio.
Skills And Abilities
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to deal with others effectively.
- Ability to type.
- Ability to organize work.
- Ability to operate related equipment.
- Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
Link to Full Job Description
https://jd.viha.ca/JD4802.pdfJournal
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