Program Support Clerk
Provides administrative support to Home Health, Mental Health, and Public Health program staff through word processing, data entry, and filing. Manages switchboard and reception duties while answering general inquiries regarding Community Health programs.
- On-site
- Powell River, BC
- Posted Jul 1, 2026
- Apply by Jul 6, 2027
- 1 position
Job summary
Notice NOW ACCEPTING LATE INTERNAL APPLICATIONS: Please note that the internal competition for this position is now closed, however we are still accepting late applications from qualified internal candidates. Should you choose to apply, your application will only be considered after on-time internal applicants have been considered. Description JOB SUMMARY:Within the context of a client and family centred care model and in accordance with established vision and values of the organization, provides administrative support to Home Health, Mental Health and Public Health program staff (both on-site and off-site) under the auspices of Community Health. Performs a variety of administrative support functions such as word processing, data entry, filing, typing reports and documents from notes for all programs. Performs switchboard & reception duties and answers general inquiries relating to Community Health programs.QUALIFICATIONS:Education & Experience Grade Twelve or equivalent, and Office Administration Certificate and one year related experience or, two years related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.Knowledge, Skills & AbilitiesWorking knowledge of industry standard computer hardware and software (e.g. word processing, spreadsheet, database and presentation software). Working knowledge of email and calendar programs. Ability to keyboard 5,000 keystrokes per hourThe hours of work including days off and work area may be subject to change consistent with operational requirements and the provision of the Collective Agreement and applicable statutes. Successful applicants may be required to complete a Criminal Records Review Check. Details At Vancouver Coastal Health, our vision of healthy lives in healthy communities inspires us and our values and pillars guide us. We support equitable practices, diverse teams and inclusive environments, which are vital to creating welcoming spaces where everyone can bring their whole selves to work and feel supported. We encourage applications from equity-deserving communities, including Indigenous Peoples and members of racialized groups, people with disabilities and people of all gender identities and expressions and sexual orientation.Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers, BC’s Top Employers, Canada’s Best Diversity Employers and Canada's Top Employers for Young People in 2026.Unless otherwise noted on the posting, internal job postings close at 8:00 AM Pacific Time on the listed Closing Date. Please submit your digital application via the Internal Career Portal prior to the Closing Date & Time.Nursing & LPN successful applicants will be notified by email.We regret that only short listed candidates will be acknowledged.This is an internal job posting for Vancouver Coastal Health employees only.
What you’ll do
Provides administrative support to Home Health, Mental Health, and Public Health program staff through word processing, data entry, and filing. Manages switchboard and reception duties while answering general inquiries regarding Community Health programs.
Requirements
Requires Grade 12 or equivalent, along with an Office Administration Certificate and one year of experience, or two years of related experience. Candidates must be proficient in industry-standard computer software and capable of keyboarding 5,000 keystrokes per hour.
Other relevant skills
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- Word Processing
- Data Entry
- Filing
- Typing
- Switchboard Operation
- Reception
- Spreadsheet Software
- Database Software
- Presentation Software
- Email Management
- Calendar Management
- Keyboarding
Job areas
- Administrative
- Healthcare
- Government & Public Sector
Additional details
- Minimum education
- High school
- Minimum experience
- 0+ years
- Apply by
- Jul 6, 2027
- Posting language
- English
- Working hours
- 19 hours per week
