Secretary

Vancouver Coastal Health • Richmond, BC

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Come work as a Secretary with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) at Richmond Lions Manor in Richmond, BC! Apply now to join the team! Within the context of a client and family centered care model and in accordance with established vision and values of the organization, this position works in a team-based environment and performs a variety of secretarial and other related clerical functions. Acts as a receptionist, greets and directs visitors and residents, answers telephone calls and prioritizes requests, provides information as appropriate and/or redirects as necessary. Arranges meetings, distributes agenda packages, attends designated meetings, takes minutes and follows-up on actions as a result of the meeting. Types a variety of technical and non-technical material from verbal instruction, handwritten draft and/or through revision of documents by effectively using computer skills in wordprocessing, spreadsheet and database programs. Compiles statistics and produces various computerized and manual reports. Assembles and prepares orientation packages for new employees. Maintains equipment and stationary supplies and establishes and maintains filing systems.

Requirements

• Grade 12 plus two (2) years’ recent, related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience
• Ability to keyboard at 45 w.p.m.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• Ability to deal with others effectively
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position
• Ability to organize work
• Ability to operate related equipment

Responsibilities

• Acts as a receptionist, greets and directs visitors and residents
• Answers telephone calls and prioritizes requests
• Provides information as appropriate and/or redirects as necessary
• Arranges meetings, distributes agenda packages
• Attends designated meetings, takes minutes and follows-up on actions as a result of the meeting
• Types a variety of technical and non-technical material from verbal instruction, handwritten draft and/or through revision of documents by effectively using computer skills in wordprocessing, spreadsheet and database programs
• Compiles statistics and produces various computerized and manual reports
• Assembles and prepares orientation packages for new employees
• Maintains equipment and stationary supplies
• Establishes and maintains filing systems

Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental and municipal pension plan
• Employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
• Wellness supports, including counselling, critical incident and innovative wellness services are available to employees and their immediate families
• Award-winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff and volunteers
• Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED