Administrative Assistant, Mental Health & Substance Use and Child & Youth Health at Northern Health

Position Summary

Northern Health is looking for an experienced, highly efficient, and self-directed Administrative Assistant to support the Mental Health & Substance Use and Child & Youth Health department.

The Administrative Assistant, Mental Health and Substance Use (MH & SU) and Child & Youth Health provides direct administrative and secretarial support to the Executive Leads and Medical Leads of the MH & SU and Child & Youth Health Programs.

Starting salary will be approximately from $49,445 to $61,806 and will be based on education, training, experience, and salaries of similar positions.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 with completion of a one year recognized business/secretarial certificate.
• Three (3) years to five (5) recent related experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to type 60 words per minute.
• Advanced computer skills including familiarity with Windows environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability or organize work.
• Ability to function with little or no supervision and to handle pressure with a varied workload.
• Ability to deal with others effectively.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

Where you will be working

Community

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Prince George

More about Northern Health

Northern Health covers nearly 600,000 square kilometers, delivering health services to more than two dozen communities and 55 First Nations communities across the region. We provide both hospital and community-based care to a population of approximately 300,000 people. With a team of over 12,000 staff and physicians, we are committed to offering high quality, person centered care in collaboration with communities and partner organizations throughout Northern BC.

What Northern Health Has to Offer You!

Joining Northern Health means becoming part of a supportive team that values your growth and well-being. Here’s what we provide:

• Comprehensive benefits including extended health, dental, and a municipal pension plan for part-time and full-time employees. Casual employees have option of paying for benefits.
• Four weeks of vacation after one year of continuous service.
• Financial support for moving expenses for eligible positions.
• Employee referral program with attractive incentives.
• Employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities.
• Access to spectacular outdoor activities and enjoy the shortest commutes in BC.
• Loan Forgiveness Programs offered through Federal and Provincial Government for eligible professions.

Important Application Information

Please ensure you upload the following documents as part of your application:

• Registration number (if you belong to a regulated profession).
• Supporting documents for education and qualifications, such as:
• Program certificates or diplomas.
• High school, college, or university transcripts.
• Cover letter and resume (recommended).

International Applicants

Before applying, please review the steps outlined on our Northern Health Careers page: Information for international applicants

Comments

Competition #

05751423

Employee Type

PERMANENT FULL TIME

Bargaining Unit

NON-CONTRACT

Facility

CORPORATE OFFICE

Location

Prince George, BC

Department

NHR PROGRAM-CHILD HEALTH

Reports To

EXECUTIVE LEAD, MENTAL HEALTH & SUBSTANCE USE/EXEC

Close Date

JUNE 24, 2026

• All postings with a closing date specified close at 11:59 pm PT