Senior Administrative Assistant, Quality Impact

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THE JOB: Senior Administrative Assistant, Quality Impact

The starting salary range falls within the minimum to mid-point of the salary range.

Starting Salary Range: $49,991 - $62,489

Reporting to the Provincial Manager, Quality Improvement, the Senior Administrative Assistant is responsible for providing integrated administrative support to the Provincial Manager and other team members, with any related initiatives, projects and working groups. The Senior Administrative Assistant is expected to have excellent oral and written communication skills as they will compose and edit correspondence, and a variety of high level documents for the Manager, such as meeting minutes, briefing notes, agendas, and power point presentations. This will require someone who has outstanding attention to detail, a high-level of confidentiality and the political acumen to communicate with diverse team and committee members.

WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE

Building Relationships (I):

• Establishes and maintains relationships and
• Shares information and readily determines to whom to go for relevant
• Seeks assistance and feedback in the problem solving
• Partners with others to achieve

Communication for Results (I):

• Conducts discussions with and writes memoranda to all levels of colleagues and peer groups in ways that support troubleshooting and problem
• Seeks and shares relevant information, opinions, and
• Explains the context of interrelated situations, asks probing questions, and solicits multiple sources of advice priorto taking action when

Initiative (I):

• Seeks out new challenges that require low to moderate risk taking and planning
• Determines the resources, team support, and technical needs necessary to enable success and procures
• Keeps responding to the challenge in spite of obstacles and

Problem Solving (I):

• Applies problem-solving methodologies and tools to diagnose and solve operational and interpersonal
• Determines the potential causes of the problem and devises testing methodologies for
• Shows empathy and objectivity toward individuals involved in the
• Analyzes multiple alternatives, risks, and benefits for a range of potential
• Recommends resource requirements and collaborates with impacted

Thoroughness (I):

• Demonstrates operational agility and renegotiates priorities as
• Uses organizational systems that result in multiple critical activities to be identified and completed on
• Puts systems in place and uses them to monitor and detect errors and
• Tests and inspects outputs and applies quality checks prior to work

Doctors of BC Team Member:

Approaches work with a collaborative spirit recognizing we are better together. Embraces change, provides excellence in service and is accountable for their results and helping others achieve theirs. Does the right thing, not the easy thing.

Speaks openly and honestly to tackle tough challenges and enrich relationships. Balances hard work with fun and is genuinelyfriendly and committed to other’s wellbeing.

WHAT YOU BRING

• High school graduation supplemented by post-secondary education such as business and secretarial courses, workshops and seminars as well as one year of related experience; OR an equivalent level or related work experience in lieu of post-secondary education may also be
• Excellent writing skills and proven ability to develop clear, concise and comprehensive written communication
• Excellent judgment in setting priorities, identifying issues and determining action required when working under pressure and deadlines
• Superior interpersonal, oral communication and relationship management skills
• Adept at balancing major concurrent tasks and projects and working with both internal staff and stakeholders in a coordinated manner
• Proven ability to respond to a wide variety of issues and deal with unclear situations and conflicting demands, andto seek leadership direction and support with priority setting when needed
• Knowledge of Committee functions and processes is an asset
• Excellent computer skills using Word, PowerPoint, Outlook and Excel
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as a member of the team

Doctors of BC thanks all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be notified.

Doctors of BC celebrates diversity, challenges inequality and is committed to sustaining an inclusive and diversecommunity. We do not discriminate against any applicant regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marriage andcivil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, socio- economic background, political beliefs and affiliations, family circumstances or other irrelevant distinction.