Analyst/Administrative Assistant, Powell River

Salary Details

Job Summary

Come work as an Analyst/Administrative Assistant with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)!

Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for a Analyst/Administrative Assistant to join the qathet Hospital Administration team in Powell River. Apply today to join our team!

As an Analyst/Administrative Assistant with Vancouver Coastal Health you will:

• Provide analytical support to the Directors and the senior leadership team for purposes such as data analysis, statistical reporting, benchmarking activities, developing and generating queries, preparing and compiling reports and technical documents utilizing various software and tools.
• Provide confidential administrative and secretarial assistance and research support to the Directors and to the senior leadership team.
• Maintain the Directors’ and management team’s appointment calendars, coordinates meetings, processes and prioritizes information, screens, triages and acts upon requests and inquiries, including confidential and sensitive information.
• Work independently and interfaces with other Directors, Managers and staff at all levels of the organization.
• Effectively partners with other VCH departments such as the Decision Support team and liaises on behalf of the department with external agencies to coordinate the flow of information, keeping the Directors apprised of relevant issues and activities.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Diploma in a related program.
• Three to four (3-4) years' recent, related experience in a complex health care environment with progressively more responsible secretarial and administrative positions supporting senior level management.
• Experience in information analysis and benchmarking, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Advanced computer skills in spreadsheet, database, graphics and word processing programs is required, e.g. Microsoft Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Word, and Visio.

Knowledge & Abilities

• Employs expertise in the use of desktop computer applications to create a variety of documents, reports and presentations, and to maintain databases.
• Applies acquired skills and knowledge to efficiently and independently resolve administrative issues/problems.
• Effectively utilizes both verbal and written communication skills when providing advice or information or seeking/acquiring information.
• Optimizes departmental effectiveness and contributes to organizational success by applying excellent time management skills to prioritize and complete assignments and schedule activities.
• Practices diligence and care when maintaining, monitoring, calculating and summarizing data, records and budget information.

Closing Statement

As per Ministry of Health policy, all health care workers working in publicly-funded health care facilities are required to report their past receipt of certain vaccines or history of certain infections. Collecting these records will allow for offering of any missing vaccines, and for appropriate actions to be taken in the event of any future exposure to a communicable disease or during outbreaks. For all new hires and appointments to Vancouver Coastal Health, you will be asked to provide this information as part of the onboarding process. Why Join Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH): VCH is a world class innovator in medical care, research and teaching, delivering service to more than one million BC residents. At VCH, we embrace thinking boldly, taking smart risks, and 'going first' when we believe it will lead to the best possible outcomes for patients and their families. We invite you to join us in creating healthy lives in healthy communities by showcasing our passion for care, connection to the communities we serve and our culture of teamwork that makes VCH a great place to work.

• Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental and municipal pension plan
• Grow your career with 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 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.Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for this posting. ***Employees of VCH must apply online via the Internal Career Portal on CareerHub, you are currently viewing the External Career Portal. Refer to the https://my.vch.ca/working-here/job-postings site for instructions on how to view internal job postings and how to apply as an employee. Current VCH employees who apply to this posting using this external site will be considered as an external candidate. Seniority will not apply.***Thank you for your interest in Vancouver Coastal Health.