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Administrative Support, Mt. Waddington

@ Island Health

Port Hardy, British Columbia

Per diem1+ years experience
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Overview

Island Health is hiring a per diem administrative support worker for the Mt. Waddington area. The role provides reception, cashier and clerical support using computerized applications across local health programs and services. Candidates need a secretarial or office administration certificate, medical terminology knowledge and one year of recent related experience.

Responsibilities:

  • Provide reception and front desk service
  • Perform cashier duties
  • Carry out clerical and administrative support tasks
  • Use computerized applications for program support

Requirements summary:

  • Secretarial or office administration certificate
  • Medical terminology knowledge
  • One year of recent related experience or equivalent
  • Keyboarding at 50 wpm
  • Effective verbal and written communication

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Employer posting date
2026-09-01
First seen by our source
2026-10-14
Source record updated
2026-11-04

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Job details

SeniorityEntry level
DepartmentAdministrative
Experience1+ years
Travelair: none · ground: none
Work settingOffice
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical low · computer high
LanguagesEnglish
EducationCollege diploma (required)
Fields of studyOffice Administration, Medical Terminology

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Island Health

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Company size10001+
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Job description

Job Description

In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority, patient safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone at VIHA; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

Utilizing a variety of computerized applications, the Administrative Support, Mt. Waddington provides reception, cashier and a variety of clerical and administrative support duties to support the variety of programs and services in the Mt. Waddington area.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Training And Experience

Secretarial or Office Administration Certificate; Medical Terminology; and one (1) year's recent related experience or an or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Skills And Abilities

  • Keyboard at 50 wpm.
  • Operate related equipment
  • Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
  • Deal with others effectively
  • Organize work
  • Physically carry out the duties of the position

Link to Full Job Description

https://jd.viha.ca/JD4436.pdf

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