Administrative Assistant | Palliative Home Health

Interior Health is hiring a permanent full-time Administrative Assistant to join the Palliative Home Health (HH) department in Kelowna, B.C. Who are we looking for? We seek a detail-oriented, knowledgeable, and skilled candidate who takes pride in their career and can make a significant impact in our fast-paced environment. This hands-on role involves working within an innovative culture focused on transformational change in the healthcare system. The successful candidate will have a proven track record of collaborating with diverse internal and external partners, including executives, directors, managers, and staff. The successful candidate will coordinate operations, facilitate communication between multiple departments, maintain standard work to support program initiatives and ensure smooth flow and program success. What We Offer Competitive salary and an attractive remuneration package Career Growth Employer paid training/education Employer paid vacation Employer paid insurance premiums Extended Health & Dental coverage Contribution to Municipal Pension Plan Balanced lifestyle Salary Range The salary range for this position is $49,445 (min) to $61,806 (midpoint) to $64,897 (max) per annum, based on 1.0 FTE. Interior Health typically establishes salaries within the minimum and midpoint of the salary range based on qualifications, experience of the applicant, and an internal equity review of the salaries of other employees. What will you work on? The Administrative Assistant works in a team environment to provide confidential administrative support functions to the Director for the department or program and other management staff as required. The Administrative Assistant serves as a vital linkage and communication source to keep the department or program informed and aligned to its priorities. Some responsibilities include: coordinating and organizing workflow; determining priorities; composing confidential correspondence for signature; designing and creating correspondence, documents, presentations, orientation packages, and spreadsheets (including data entry) for authorization by the management team; maintaining the integrity and confidentiality of all information which flows through, and is processed for management as it pertains to client care, operations, personnel, labour relations, finance, and public affairs; and supporting the Director in setting the positive, collaborative, efficient tone for the department or program. How will you create an impact? Joining our IH team will allow you to challenge yourself professionally while enjoying all the personal pursuits available to you within this fantastic community. How will we help you grow? We provide you with an orientation customized to meet your needs, and immediate support and access from excellent colleagues. You will have access to work in an interdisciplinary environment where patients are at the centre of care. Reasons to Apply at Interior Health... What we can do for you We offer a work environment conducive to growth and development of strong skills and a work environment that supports and promotes psychological health & safety for all. We offer the opportunity to have a balanced lifestyle that allows you to maintain the quality of life you desire. Come live, work and play where others only vacation. Make a difference. Love your work. Apply today! “Honouring Interior Health’s commitment to Truth and Reconciliation and the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (DRIPA), and Pursuant to Section 42 of the B.C. Human Rights Code, preferential consideration and/or hiring will be given to qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous (First Nations, Métis, or Inuit).”

Provide confidential administrative support to the Director and management staff within the Palliative Home Health department. Coordinate workflows, facilitate inter-departmental communication, and maintain documentation to support program initiatives.

Seeking a detail-oriented candidate with a proven track record of collaborating with diverse internal and external partners. Must be capable of managing confidential information and working effectively in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

• Competitive salary • Career growth • Employer paid training/education • Employer paid vacation • Employer paid insurance premiums • Extended health & dental coverage • Contribution to municipal pension plan • Balanced lifestyle

• Time managementPreferred
• OrganizationPreferred
• CollaborationPreferred
• Administrative SupportPreferred
• Detail-orientedPreferred
• CommunicationPreferred
• Data entryPreferred

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Administrative support
• Workflow coordination
• Confidential correspondence
• Data entry
• Spreadsheet design
• Presentation creation
• Communication
• Collaboration
• Organization
• Time management
• Detail oriented

• Administrative
• Healthcare
• Government & Public Sector

Minimum experience

0+ years

Apply by

Oct 4, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week

Seniority

Entry level