Secretary – Administrative Support

About the role

Join Vancouver Coastal Health as a Secretary providing essential administrative support in a client‑ and family‑centered care environment. You will be the first point of contact for visitors and residents, ensuring smooth daily operations at Richmond Lions Manor.

Key responsibilities

• Greet and direct visitors, answer and prioritize telephone calls, and provide or redirect information as needed.
• Arrange meetings, distribute agenda packages, attend designated meetings, take minutes and follow up on action items.
• Type technical and non‑technical documents using word‑processing, spreadsheet and database programs.
• Compile statistics, generate computerized and manual reports, and prepare orientation packages for new employees.
• Maintain equipment and stationery supplies, establish and manage filing systems.

Required profile

• Grade 12 education plus at least two years of recent related experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Ability to keyboard at a minimum of 45 words per minute.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Effective interpersonal skills and the physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
• Organizational capability and proficiency in operating related office equipment.

Required skills

• Word processing
• Spreadsheet
• Database applications
• Keyboarding (45 wpm)

What we offer

• Competitive hourly wage of CAD $28.74.
• Opportunity to work within a leading health organization committed to innovation and community health.
• Supportive team environment with professional development possibilities.