About us
The First Nations Health Authority is a diverse and transformational health organization of professional, innovative and dedicated team members and leaders.
The first of its kind in Canada, FNHA works as a health-and-wellness partner with BC First Nations to support self-determination and decision-making to improve health outcomes. Be a part of an innovative team that supports and shapes clinical education and professional development contributing to First Nations health and wellness
Title: Administrative Assistant
Salary: $59,140 – $63,837 per year (pay range explained below)
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full Time
Location: Sinclair or Park Royal – Fully in office. Please note, this role will be relocating to our new office building in North Vancouver on Tsleil-Waututh Nation (TWN) land, south of Mount Seymour Parkway, after October 2024.
Bargaining Unit: PSAC Local 22000 (Public Service Alliance of Canada)
About the role
Be a part of something special. Bring your experience, passion, desire to learn and excellence in administrative services to support clinical education and professional development for unique practice environments with a foundation of cultural safety and humility. This role will have an impact in supporting excellence in health care in First Nations communities through activities such as supporting clinical education events and supporting FNHA’s new clinical simulation centre. Embark on a transformative journey as we build and expand our Clinical Education & Professional Development portfolio. Unlock your potential in an impactful role and grow with us!
About you
To be successful in this role you will have/be –
- Grade 12, including completion of one year of post-secondary education in Business or Office Administration, plus one (1) year of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Please refer to Job Specification section of the Job Description for more details.
You may have experience in;
- Basic knowledge of First Nations communities and issues.
- Ability to use a variety of computer applications such as Microsoft Word and Excel.
- Knowledge of data entry, manipulation, and retrieval techniques using a variety of computer automated systems and software.
Working at FNHA
As a member of the team, you will have access to a wide range of employee benefits including:
- Municipal Pension plan with an employer contribution of 9.31% after eligibility period
- Access to group health benefits and a Health Care Spending Account through Canada Life on day 1 of employment
- And more!
The First Nations Health Authority is committed to respecting diversity within our workforce; preference will be given to individuals who identify as First Nations, Inuit, or Métis.
Leading with culture, all FNHA employees complete San’yas Indigenous Cultural Safety Training. We support our FNHA family members to be leaders in wellness and all staff members develop a yearly wellness plan as part of their performance partnership and goal-setting.
The Pay Range is the minimum (Step 1) and maximum (highest Step) annual base salary based on full time equivalent hours.
As a health and wellness organization, the FNHA has aligned with the Provincial Public Health Order released on October 14, 2021. We have a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy for all employees at First Nations Health Authority. This policy requires all employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. If selected for employment, you will be required to provide proof of vaccination by providing a copy of your BC Vaccination Card Passport with the QR code.
How to apply
If this sound likes the opportunity for you, please click on the 'Apply for Job' button.
Closing date: July 9, 2024 (at 23:59)
For more information about us, please visit: www.fnha.ca/about/work-with-us
If you have any inquiries or issues please contact FNHA Recruitment at careers@fnha.ca
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