ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT, NORTH HAIDA GWAII HOSPITAL (NHGH)
Top Benefits
About the role
Position Summary
Northern Health is looking for an experienced, highly efficient, and self-directed Administrative Assistant to support the Administration department.
The Administrative Assistant is responsible for providing secretarial services and administrative support to the Masset Site Manager and Medical Staff at North Haida Gwaii Hospital and Health Centre.
Starting salary will be approximately from $48,476 to $60,594 and will be based on education, training, experience, and salaries of similar positions.
Northern Haida Gwaii Hospital and Health Centre provides medical service to Old Masset, Port Clements and surrounding areas. The hospital and health centre has 4 Acute Care beds, 1 Palliative Care bed, 4 Long-term Care beds and a 4 unit assisted living complex. Some services provided at the hospital:
-
Emergency
-
Laboratory
-
Diagnostic Imaging
-
Pharmacy
-
Chronic Disease Management
-
Physiotherapy
-
Speech and Language therapy
-
Mental Health and Substance Use service
-
Home and Community Care and Home Support services
-
Visiting specialists in Pediatrics, Orthopaedics, ENT, Nephrology, Endocrinology, Respirology, Rheumatology, Urology and Ophthalmology
-
Video conferencing capabilities with specialists or physicians in other areas Public Health provides many services to the community. Some of these services include:
-
Harm reduction services
-
TB testing
-
Prenatal services with pregnancy registry
-
Kindergarten screening and school immunizations
-
Birth control, pap tests, STI testing
Masset is situated along the shoreline of Masset Sound on Haida Gwaii, formerly known as the Queen Charlotte Islands, and is the largest village on the island. Major industries are logging, fishing and tourism. Masset provides services for a larger rural area with a population of 1,000 local residents and services a surrounding area of 2,300 including Tow Hill (unincorporated) and Old Masset (IR). incorporated in 1961, the Village of Masset (pop. 1,000) is the oldest of the island’s municipalities. The community has one elementary school and one secondary school. Check out Masset, the place where the ocean meets the shore and the sunsets are breathtaking.
What Northern Health has to offer you!
-
Comprehensive benefit packages including extended health/dental and a municipal pension plan for part-time and full-time employees. Casuals have the option of paying for benefits.
-
Four weeks vacation with one year of continuous service
-
Financial Support for Moving Expenses is available for eligible positions
-
Employee referral program
-
Employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
-
Spectacular outdoor activities and the shortest commutes in BC
-
“Loan Forgiveness Programs” are offered through the Federal and BC Government for eligible professions.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
As part of your application process, you will need to upload the following documentation:
- Registration number (if you are part of a regulated profession)
- Any supporting documents regarding education/qualifications for this position.
Examples may include:
-
Program certificates or diplomas
-
High school/college/university transcripts etc.
-
It is also recommended to provide a cover letter and resume
Are you an International Applicant? Before applying for a job with Northern Health, please follow these steps on our Northern Health careers page
Qualifications
-
Grade 12 plus additional coursework in office administration.
-
Three (3) to five years (5) progressive administrative experience.
-
Or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Skills and Abilities:
-
Ability to type 60 wpm.
-
Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills with an ability to deal with staff, physicians and the general public in an effective and professional manner.
-
Ability to operate basic office equipment.
-
Computer literate with proficient knowledge of Outlook, Word and Excel.
-
Ability to adapt and be flexible to changing priorities and demands.
-
Excellent listening, oral and written communication skills.
-
Ability to be discreet and maintain confidentiality.
-
Ability to initiate, organize and complete work assignments with minimal direction and in a timely manner.
Who we are
Northern Health covers an area of nearly 600,000 square kilometers and offers health services in over two dozen communities and 55 First Nation’s communities. We deliver hospital and community-based health care for a population of 300,000.
Employing more than 7,000 staff throughout the region, Northern Health provides exceptional health services for Northerners, through the efforts of dedicated staff and physicians, in partnership with communities and organizations in Northern BC.
There is a wide variety of career opportunities available in our two dozen hospitals, 25 long-term care facilities, public health units and many other offices providing specialized services.
Comments
Competition #:
05704982
Employee Type:
RELIEF FULL TIME
Bargaining Unit:
NON-CONTRACT
Facility:
N. HAIDA GWAII HLTH CTR.
Location:
Masset, BC
Department:
MAH ADMINISTRATION
Reports To:
SITE MANAGER, MASSET
Close Date:
JULY 31, 2025
- All postings with a closing date specified close at 11:59 pm PT
About Northern Health
Northern Health is the key provider of public health care in Melbourne's northern region.
Established in July 2000, Northern Health provides quality health care services to the expanding communities in Melbourne's northern suburbs. In one of Melbourne's busiest growth corridors, Northern Health offers the community health care services where they are needed - close to where people live.
Northern Health is made up of four campuses: Northern Hospital Epping, Broadmeadows Hospital, Bundoora Centre and Craigieburn Centre.
Our campuses work together to provide a unique mix of services including medical, surgical, emergency, intensive and coronary care, paediatrics, women's and maternal health, mental health, aged care, palliative care, and rehabilitation programs.
These services are provided through inpatient, ambulatory and community-based programs.
Northern Health's programs and services are split into two different streams - acute and sub-acute. This structure is designed to assist services to be integrated across our campuses and ensure that patients have access to the best healthcare within the most efficient time frame.
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT, NORTH HAIDA GWAII HOSPITAL (NHGH)
Top Benefits
About the role
Position Summary
Northern Health is looking for an experienced, highly efficient, and self-directed Administrative Assistant to support the Administration department.
The Administrative Assistant is responsible for providing secretarial services and administrative support to the Masset Site Manager and Medical Staff at North Haida Gwaii Hospital and Health Centre.
Starting salary will be approximately from $48,476 to $60,594 and will be based on education, training, experience, and salaries of similar positions.
Northern Haida Gwaii Hospital and Health Centre provides medical service to Old Masset, Port Clements and surrounding areas. The hospital and health centre has 4 Acute Care beds, 1 Palliative Care bed, 4 Long-term Care beds and a 4 unit assisted living complex. Some services provided at the hospital:
-
Emergency
-
Laboratory
-
Diagnostic Imaging
-
Pharmacy
-
Chronic Disease Management
-
Physiotherapy
-
Speech and Language therapy
-
Mental Health and Substance Use service
-
Home and Community Care and Home Support services
-
Visiting specialists in Pediatrics, Orthopaedics, ENT, Nephrology, Endocrinology, Respirology, Rheumatology, Urology and Ophthalmology
-
Video conferencing capabilities with specialists or physicians in other areas Public Health provides many services to the community. Some of these services include:
-
Harm reduction services
-
TB testing
-
Prenatal services with pregnancy registry
-
Kindergarten screening and school immunizations
-
Birth control, pap tests, STI testing
Masset is situated along the shoreline of Masset Sound on Haida Gwaii, formerly known as the Queen Charlotte Islands, and is the largest village on the island. Major industries are logging, fishing and tourism. Masset provides services for a larger rural area with a population of 1,000 local residents and services a surrounding area of 2,300 including Tow Hill (unincorporated) and Old Masset (IR). incorporated in 1961, the Village of Masset (pop. 1,000) is the oldest of the island’s municipalities. The community has one elementary school and one secondary school. Check out Masset, the place where the ocean meets the shore and the sunsets are breathtaking.
What Northern Health has to offer you!
-
Comprehensive benefit packages including extended health/dental and a municipal pension plan for part-time and full-time employees. Casuals have the option of paying for benefits.
-
Four weeks vacation with one year of continuous service
-
Financial Support for Moving Expenses is available for eligible positions
-
Employee referral program
-
Employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
-
Spectacular outdoor activities and the shortest commutes in BC
-
“Loan Forgiveness Programs” are offered through the Federal and BC Government for eligible professions.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
As part of your application process, you will need to upload the following documentation:
- Registration number (if you are part of a regulated profession)
- Any supporting documents regarding education/qualifications for this position.
Examples may include:
-
Program certificates or diplomas
-
High school/college/university transcripts etc.
-
It is also recommended to provide a cover letter and resume
Are you an International Applicant? Before applying for a job with Northern Health, please follow these steps on our Northern Health careers page
Qualifications
-
Grade 12 plus additional coursework in office administration.
-
Three (3) to five years (5) progressive administrative experience.
-
Or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Skills and Abilities:
-
Ability to type 60 wpm.
-
Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills with an ability to deal with staff, physicians and the general public in an effective and professional manner.
-
Ability to operate basic office equipment.
-
Computer literate with proficient knowledge of Outlook, Word and Excel.
-
Ability to adapt and be flexible to changing priorities and demands.
-
Excellent listening, oral and written communication skills.
-
Ability to be discreet and maintain confidentiality.
-
Ability to initiate, organize and complete work assignments with minimal direction and in a timely manner.
Who we are
Northern Health covers an area of nearly 600,000 square kilometers and offers health services in over two dozen communities and 55 First Nation’s communities. We deliver hospital and community-based health care for a population of 300,000.
Employing more than 7,000 staff throughout the region, Northern Health provides exceptional health services for Northerners, through the efforts of dedicated staff and physicians, in partnership with communities and organizations in Northern BC.
There is a wide variety of career opportunities available in our two dozen hospitals, 25 long-term care facilities, public health units and many other offices providing specialized services.
Comments
Competition #:
05704982
Employee Type:
RELIEF FULL TIME
Bargaining Unit:
NON-CONTRACT
Facility:
N. HAIDA GWAII HLTH CTR.
Location:
Masset, BC
Department:
MAH ADMINISTRATION
Reports To:
SITE MANAGER, MASSET
Close Date:
JULY 31, 2025
- All postings with a closing date specified close at 11:59 pm PT
About Northern Health
Northern Health is the key provider of public health care in Melbourne's northern region.
Established in July 2000, Northern Health provides quality health care services to the expanding communities in Melbourne's northern suburbs. In one of Melbourne's busiest growth corridors, Northern Health offers the community health care services where they are needed - close to where people live.
Northern Health is made up of four campuses: Northern Hospital Epping, Broadmeadows Hospital, Bundoora Centre and Craigieburn Centre.
Our campuses work together to provide a unique mix of services including medical, surgical, emergency, intensive and coronary care, paediatrics, women's and maternal health, mental health, aged care, palliative care, and rehabilitation programs.
These services are provided through inpatient, ambulatory and community-based programs.
Northern Health's programs and services are split into two different streams - acute and sub-acute. This structure is designed to assist services to be integrated across our campuses and ensure that patients have access to the best healthcare within the most efficient time frame.