Administrative Assistant, Nursing Program - Port Simpson​/Lax Kw’Alaams, BC

Administrative Assistant, Nursing Program – Port Simpson / Lax Kw’Alaams, BC

First Nations Health Authority

FNHA Overview

The First Nations Health Authority is a diverse and transformational health organization of professional, innovative, and dedicated team members and leaders. As the first of its kind in Canada, FNHA works as a health‑and‑wellness partner with BC First Nations to support self‑determination and decision‑making to improve health outcomes.

FNHA is proud to have been named one of BC’s Top Employers for 2025.

Job Title: Resource Team Nursing Program – Administrative Assistant

Salary: $59,140 – $63,837 per year (pay range explained below)

Contract: Casual

Hours: Casual - full time (fully in‑office position)

Location: Lax Kw’Alaams (must live in Lax Kw'Alaams)

Bargaining Unit: PSAC BCFNHA Group (The Public Service Alliance of Canada)

As Administrative Assistant, you will provide a variety of administrative support services under the supervision of a Nurse in Charge or Community Health Nurse. Duties include reception and general information services to First Nations clients, partners, and communities, and traveling to support various rural and remote communities in the Northern region of BC.

• Grade 12, including completion of one year of post‑secondary education in Business or Office Administration, plus one year of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Valid BC Driver’s License.
• One year of related experience.
• Basic knowledge of First Nations history, culture and etiquette.

Please refer to the “Job Specification” section of the Job Description for more details. You may have experience in Office Administration.

As a member of the team, you will have access to a wide range of employee benefits. A Casual employee is not entitled to the Employer’s benefit plan, vacation or designated holidays and will instead be paid a premium of 13% for all straight‑time hours worked.

The First Nations Health Authority is committed to respecting diversity within our workforce; preference will be given to individuals who identify as First Nations, Inuit, or Métis. All FNHA employees complete San’yas Indigenous Cultural Safety Training and develop a yearly wellness plan as part of performance partnership and goal‑setting.

The pay range is the minimum (Step
1) and maximum (highest Step) annual base salary based on full‑time equivalent hours. Internal employee compensation will be determined as per the FNHA Employee Total Compensation Policy.

If this sounds like the opportunity for you, please click the “Apply for Job” button. Closing date:
Open until filled.

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