Executive Assistant
- Chilliwack, BC, Canada
Salary: $76,530 - $95,662 - $105,229 per year (pay range explained below) · Full-time
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- Pay
- Salary: $76,530 - $95,662 - $105,229 per year (pay range explained below)
- Job type
- Full-time
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- Working hours
- 37.5 hours per week
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
FNHA Overview
The First Nations Health Authority is a diverse and transformational health organization of professional, innovative, and dedicated team members and leaders.
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.
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 interested First Nations, Inuit or Métis individuals are encouraged to apply. The First Nations Health Authority has a mandate to increase First Nations, Inuit or Métis representation in the workforce. Applicant skills, perspectives and lived experience may be matched for this role, or other opportunities within the FNHA.
FNHA is proud to have been named one of BC’s Top Employers for 2026. Learn more about why we were selected here .
Title: Executive Assistant
Salary: $76,530 - $95,662 - $105,229 per year (pay range explained below)
Contract: 1 Year Term
Hours: 37.5 hours per week (core hours 9am-3pm Mon-Fri)
Location: Surrey Office - onsite
About The Role
As Executive Assistant, you will provide senior executive level administration to the VP of Regional Operations, Fraser Salish Region and reports directly to the VP. The Executive Assistant demonstrates a high degree of professionalism, initiative and independence, as well as the ability to work under pressure and adapt to changes and shifting deadlines. The position requires meticulous tracking and follow-up on various action items and ensures the completion of the assignment or task in a timely manner on behalf of the VP of Operations. Flexibility, responsiveness and rapid availability are essential.
About You
To be successful in this role you will have/be:
Education
You may have experience in; Administrative Assistant, Executive Coordinator, Office Manager
Working at FNHA
As a member of the team, you will have access to a wide range of employee benefits, including:
The Pay Range is the minimum and maximum annual salary based on full time equivalent hours.
Incumbents are typically hired, transferred or promoted between the minimum and midpoint of the range based on their knowledge, skills, abilities and experience in relation to the role requirements.
The top 10% of the pay range is for the incumbents who are industry experts in the job with the combination of exceptional experience and competencies needed to perform all duties and responsibilities at a superior capability level. Internal employee compensation will be determined as per the FNHA Employee Total Compensation Policy.
How To Apply
If this sound likes the opportunity for you, please click on the 'Apply for Job' button.
Closing date: November 21, 2026 (at 23:59)
Resources
For more information about us, please visit: www.fnha.ca/about/work-with-us
For information about https://www.fnha.ca/what-we-do/cultural-safety-and-humility and for information about Land Acknowledgements
If you have any inquiries or issues please contact FNHA Recruitment at careers@fnha.ca
Follow us at: Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Instagram
The First Nations Health Authority is a diverse and transformational health organization of professional, innovative, and dedicated team members and leaders.
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.
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 interested First Nations, Inuit or Métis individuals are encouraged to apply. The First Nations Health Authority has a mandate to increase First Nations, Inuit or Métis representation in the workforce. Applicant skills, perspectives and lived experience may be matched for this role, or other opportunities within the FNHA.
FNHA is proud to have been named one of BC’s Top Employers for 2026. Learn more about why we were selected here .
Title: Executive Assistant
Salary: $76,530 - $95,662 - $105,229 per year (pay range explained below)
Contract: 1 Year Term
Hours: 37.5 hours per week (core hours 9am-3pm Mon-Fri)
Location: Surrey Office - onsite
About The Role
As Executive Assistant, you will provide senior executive level administration to the VP of Regional Operations, Fraser Salish Region and reports directly to the VP. The Executive Assistant demonstrates a high degree of professionalism, initiative and independence, as well as the ability to work under pressure and adapt to changes and shifting deadlines. The position requires meticulous tracking and follow-up on various action items and ensures the completion of the assignment or task in a timely manner on behalf of the VP of Operations. Flexibility, responsiveness and rapid availability are essential.
About You
To be successful in this role you will have/be:
Education
- A diploma in business/office administration, plus 4 to 6 years of progressively responsible administrative experience, including previous support at senior executive level, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience
- Experience in a senior executive level administration capacity, supporting VP level or higher positions
- Experience working in a fast-paced and evolving environment
- Experience working with BC First Nations communities and/or organizations
- Experience working with Senior and Executive level management
- Experience responding to client/public enquiries and complaints
- Experience handling sensitive and confidential information and matters in a trusted and responsible manner
- Experience developing and maintain administrative systems, processes and procedures
You may have experience in; Administrative Assistant, Executive Coordinator, Office Manager
Working at FNHA
As a member of the team, you will have access to a wide range of employee benefits, including:
- Municipal Pension plan with an employer contribution of 9.31%
- 3 weeks’ vacation, which increases with service to 4 weeks, plus 5 personal days, 1 volunteer day, and 14 public holidays including National Indigenous People’s Day, National Day of Truth and Reconciliation, Easter Monday and Boxing Day
- 5 cultural days per year for non-union First Nations, Inuit, or Métis employees
- Access to group health benefits and a Health Care Spending Account through Canada Life on day 1 of employment
- And more!
The Pay Range is the minimum and maximum annual salary based on full time equivalent hours.
Incumbents are typically hired, transferred or promoted between the minimum and midpoint of the range based on their knowledge, skills, abilities and experience in relation to the role requirements.
The top 10% of the pay range is for the incumbents who are industry experts in the job with the combination of exceptional experience and competencies needed to perform all duties and responsibilities at a superior capability level. Internal employee compensation will be determined as per the FNHA Employee Total Compensation Policy.
How To Apply
If this sound likes the opportunity for you, please click on the 'Apply for Job' button.
Closing date: November 21, 2026 (at 23:59)
Resources
For more information about us, please visit: www.fnha.ca/about/work-with-us
For information about https://www.fnha.ca/what-we-do/cultural-safety-and-humility and for information about Land Acknowledgements
If you have any inquiries or issues please contact FNHA Recruitment at careers@fnha.ca
Follow us at: Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Instagram
More about this job
Responsibilities
Provide senior executive-level administrative support to the VP of Regional Operations, Fraser Salish Region. Track and follow up on action items, ensure assignments are completed on time, and respond flexibly to changing priorities and deadlines.
Requirements
Requires a diploma in business or office administration and 4 to 6 years of progressively responsible administrative experience, including senior executive-level support, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Relevant experience includes supporting VP-level or higher leaders, working in fast-paced environments and with First Nations communities, handling enquiries and complaints, managing confidential matters, and maintaining administrative systems and procedures.
Skills
- Action Item Tracking
- Follow-Up
- Confidential Information Handling
- Client and Public Enquiry Response
- Complaint Handling
- Senior Management Support
- Time Management
- Adaptability
- Professionalism
- Initiative
- Independent Work
- Working Under Pressure
- Communication
- Working With First Nations Communities
Benefits
- Municipal Pension Plan With 9.31% Employer Contribution
- Three Weeks' Vacation, Increasing to Four Weeks With Service
- Five Personal Days
- One Volunteer Day
- Fourteen Public Holidays
- Five Cultural Days Per Year for Eligible Employees
- Group Health Benefits
- Health Care Spending Account
- Indigenous Cultural Safety Training
- Annual Wellness Plan
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Administrative
- Healthcare
- Management & Leadership
- Government & Public Sector
Keywords
- Executive Assistant
- Business Administration
- Office Administration
- Administrative Systems
- Administrative Processes
- Administrative Procedures
- Action Item Tracking
- Senior Executive Support
- VP-Level Support
- First Nations Communities
- Client Enquiries
- Public Enquiries
- Complaint Handling
- Confidential Information
- Sensitive Matters
- Fast-Paced Environment
- Deadline Management
- Indigenous Cultural Safety
- Wellness Planning