Administrative Assistant

Administrative Assistant

BC Cancer

Vancouver, BC

In accordance with the Mission, Vision and Values, and strategic directions of Provincial Health Services Authority patient safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone at PHSA, and as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.Reporting to the Administrative Coordinator, in the department of Advanced Therapeutics, The Administrative Assistant performs general administrative functions within Advanced Therapeutics and ensures that all matters are carried out in an efficient and timely manner. This position will perform functions that include general administrative support, timekeeping, and HR-related matters, designing and maintaining filing systems and managing schedules and booking meeting rooms. The functions provided by the Administrative Assistant will span multi-institutional settings which includes Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA), BC Cancer Agency (BCCA), BC Cancer Research Centre (BCCRC), BC Cancer Foundation (BCCF), Vancouver General Hospital (VGH), Vancouver Coastal Health Authority (VCHA) and the University of British Columbia (UBC)

What you’ll do

• Manages calendars and provides scheduling assistance to assigned staff to ensure meetings are arranged in a timely manner. Reserves assigned BC Cancer Research Centre meeting rooms upon requests. This includes communicating with secretaries and assistants to arrange meetings schedules.
• Prepares grant applications by updating C.V. and Publication Lists, locating required forms and documentations, ensuring all required signatures are signed and submitting complete grant applications according to granting agencies guidelines. Maintains grant database for Advanced Therapeutics.
• Performs timekeeping and assists with HR duties for assigned staff using computerized payroll system, reviewing payroll reports for accuracy and communicating discrepancies to payroll staff for action. Handles confidential information for both union and non-union staff.
• Designs and maintains filing and distributions system for confidential information, such as personnel files, payroll files and grant application files using methods that can be easily accessible to assigned staff.
• Makes travel arrangements for scientists which include booking flights, accommodation arrangements, and conference registrations to meet the needs of the scientist.
• Takes minutes for bi-weekly HR and payroll meetings concerning about departmental HR strategic plans and labor relations plans.

What you bring

Qualifications

• A level of education, training, and experience equivalent to a diploma in a recognized business or science program including two (2) years of recent, related experience in an administrative setting. Experience working in a multi-government institutional setting is an asset.
• Demonstrated administrative, organizational, and work planning skills. Ability to use spreadsheets, work processing, internet and presentation software. Demonstrated ability to communicate, both verbal and written, in an effective professional manner. Demonstrated ability to work with discretion in preparing and handling information of a confidential or sensitive nature. Ability to work independently with minimal direction. Ability to handle workload pressures and demonstrated ability to prioritize. Knowledge of scientific terminology. Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

Skills & Knowledge

• Commitment to upholding the shared responsibility of creating lasting and meaningful reconciliation in Canada as per TRC (2015) and BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019).
• As a strong asset for consideration, we are looking for our successful candidate to have: Knowledge of social, economic, political and historical realities impacting indigenous communities and familiarity with Indigenous Cultural Safety and anti-racism and accompanying reports (BC DRIPA, TRC, etc.).

What we bring

Every PHSA employee enables the best possible patient care for our patients and their families. Whether you are providing direct care, conducting research, or making it possible for others to do their work, you impact the lives of British Columbians today and in the future. That’s why we’re focused on your care too – offering health, wellness, development programs to support you – at work and at home.

• Join one of BC’s largest employers with province-wide programs, services and operations – offering vast opportunities for growth, development, and recognition programs that honour the commitment and contribution of all employees.
• Access to professional development opportunities through our in-house training programs, including +2,000 courses, such as our San’yas Indigenous Cultural Safety Training course, or Core Linx for Leadership roles.
• Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including municipal pension plan, and psychological health & safety programs and holistic wellness resources.
• Annual statutory holidays (13) with generous vacation entitlement and accruement.
• PHSA is a remote work friendly employer, welcoming flexible work options to support our people (eligibility may vary, depending on position).
• Access to WorkPerks, a premium discount program offering a wide range of local and national discounts on electronics, entertainment, dining, travel, wellness, apparel, and more.

Job Type: Temporary, Full-Time

Salary Range: $47,064 - $61,771 /year. The starting salary for this position would be determined with consideration of the successful candidate’s relevant education and experience, and would be in alignment with the provincial compensation reference plan. Salary will be prorated accordingly for part time roles.
Location: 675 W 10th Ave, Vancouver, BC V5Z 1G1
Closing date: Applications accepted until position is filled
Hours of Work: 800-1600 (Monday to Friday)
Requisition # 164158E

As per the current Public Health Order, full vaccination against COVID-19 is a condition of employment with PHSA as of October 26, 2021.

What we do

The Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA) plans, manages and evaluates specialized health services with the BC health authorities to provide equitable and cost-effective health care for people throughout the province. Our values reflect our commitment to excellence and include: Respect people – Be compassionate – Dare to innovate – Cultivate partnerships – Serve with purpose.

Learn more about PHSA and our programs: jobs.phsa.ca/programs-and-services

PHSA is committed to employment equity, encouraging all qualified individuals to apply. We recognize that our ability to provide the best care for our diverse patient populations relies on a rich diversity of skills, knowledge, background and experience, and value a safe, inclusive and welcoming environment.

Reconciliation is an ongoing process and a shared responsibility for all of us. The BC Governments’ unanimous passage of the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act was a significant step forward in this journey—one that all health authorities are expected to support as we work in cooperation with Indigenous Peoples to establish a clear and sustainable path to lasting reconciliation. True reconciliation will take time and ongoing commitment to work with Indigenous Peoples as they move toward self-determination. Guiding these efforts Crown agencies must remain focused on creating opportunities that implement the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Mandate.

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