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Office Administrative Assistant
HealthCareersInSask.ca
Saskatoon, SK
- Part-time
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Assistant Manager - Guelph / Waterloo / Owen Sound Area (Future Opportunities)
Scotiabank
Hamilton, ON
As the Assistant Manager, you will lead and oversee the overall success of the Retail Sales and Customer Service teams in a Canadian Bank branch. You will work to ensure business…
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Post Office Assistant - Term
Canada Post - Postes Canada
Baie-Saint-Paul, QC
If you have ambition, talent and drive, consider a fast-moving career with Canada Post. We are currently seeking an on-call Post Office Assistant who will use a
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Host / Barista / Administrative Assistant
mbf | Chartered Professional Accountants
Kentville, NS
- Full-time
…businesses. We need you to be our master host, amazing barista, admin assistant and complete a few basic office…
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Administrative Assistant
Robert Half
Delta, BC
- $50,000 to $60,000 CAD / year
- Full-time
Our client is seeking a dependable, detail-oriented Administrative Assistant to support the day-to-day operations of their business. This is an excellent opportunity for a well-rounded…
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Administrative Assistant / Office Administrator - Bank/Finance
Collabera
Toronto, ON
- $19 to $20 CAD / hour
- Contract
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Accounts Payable Specialist
Evlv
Montreal, QC · Greater Montreal Metropolitan Area
- $55,000 to $65,000 CAD / year
- Full-time
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Executive Assistant to the CEO (English & Mandarin)
Snaplii
Toronto, ON · Etobicoke, ON
- $40,000 to $50,000 CAD / year
- Full-time
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Accounts payable clerk
Optima Living
Vancouver, BC
- From $27.17 CAD / hour
- Full-time
- On-site
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Advisor, Securities
Desjardins
Quebec, QC
- Full-time
As an investment assistant, you play a hands-on role supporting the advisors by performing all the administrative and operational tasks involved in securities account management. You track…
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Director, Enterprise Architecture Strategy, Core Platform
Sunlife Québec
Montreal, QC
- Full-time
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PeopleSoft Administrator Toronto, Canada (Hybrid)
BURGEON IT SERVICES
Toronto, ON
- Contract
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Executive Assistant
Phyton Talent Advisors
Toronto, ON
- Contract
We’re looking for an organized, proactive Executive Assistant to support senior leadership. You’ll manage calendars, travel, and expenses, act as a key point of contact for executives and…
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PeopleSoft Administrator
BURGEON IT SERVICES
Toronto, ON · Greater Toronto Area, Canada
- Contract
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Peoplesoft Administrator
Spruce InfoTech Inc.
Toronto, ON
- Contract
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Executive Assistant (with Office Operations)
Robert Half
Calgary, AB
- Full-time
We are seeking a highly experienced and discreet Executive Assistant (5+ years) to support a senior executive at a global professional services firm. This role is primarily executive…
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Assistant Branch Manager Intern, Bloor & Yonge Branch
RBC
Toronto, ON
- Full-time
As an Assistant Branch Manager, you motivate and coach a high-performing team of Advisors in a dynamic, high-volume, and rewarding marketplace, while establishing and achieving team…
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Assistant Branch Manager Intern, Bloor & Yonge Branch
RBC
Toronto, ON
- Full-time
As an Assistant Branch Manager, you motivate and coach a high-performing team of Advisors in a dynamic, high-volume, and rewarding marketplace, while establishing and achieving team…
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Spécialiste des comptes fournisseurs / Accounts Payable Specialist
Quantum Management Services Ltd.
Montreal, QC
- $65,000 to $75,000 CAD / year
- Full-time
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Contrôleur adjoint - Pointe-Claire - 95 k$ à 120 k$ / Assistant Controller - Pointe-Claire
Quantum Management Services Ltd.
Pointe-Claire, QC
- $95,000 to $120,000 CAD / year
- Full-time
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Accounts Payable Clerk
Aplin
AB · Edmonton, AB
- Full-time
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Accounts payable clerk
Saik'uz First Nation
Vanderhoof, BC
- $24 to $28 CAD / hour
- Full-time
- Contract
- On-site
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IP Assistant -Level II
Gowling WLG
Ottawa, ON
- $50,000 to $60,000 CAD / year
- Full-time
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Administrative Assistant
HR Associates
Toronto, ON
- $30 to $33 CAD / hour
- Temporary
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Assistant Controller
Lambert Nemec Group
Winnipeg, MB
- Full-time
Lambert Nemec Group is partnering with an established manufacturing organization to recruit an Assistant Controller. This role is ideal for an accounting professional without a professional…

Provincial Health Services Authority

Program Assistant, Program/Department Std

Vancouver, BC, Canada

Full-time

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Job details

Job type: Full-time
Apply by: Nov 27, 2026
Posting language: English
Posted: Oct 28, 2026

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Job Summary

In accordance with the Mission, Vision and Values, and strategic directions of PHSA, safety, including both patient and employee safety, is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone at PHSA. As such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

The Program Assistant reports to a Director and serves as a vital linkage and communication source to keep the program/department informed and aligned to its priorities. The position is accountable for providing confidential administrative and secretarial support for a program/department, following administrative policies and procedures and organizes the day-to-day administrative operations to ensure accurate and timely delivery of administrative services. Coordinates the flow of information, maintains the integrity and confidentiality of all information which flows through, communicates internally and externally to respond to inquires and clarify details, coordinates appointments and meetings, attends and records management meetings, arranges travel and accommodation, coordinates meeting logistics, submits HR and Finance information, and maintains office equipment and supplies. Designs, creates and maintains correspondence, documents, presentations, orientation packages, and spreadsheets (including data entry) for authorization by the management team; processes confidential and sensitive documents. The Program Assistant supports leadership in setting a positive, collaborative, efficient tone for the program/department.

Duties/Accountabilities

Responds to verbal and written communication and liaises internally and externally to respond to, share information, clarify details, and ensure follow-up by relevant personnel on emergent issues. Discusses inquiries for information with a variety of internal and external contacts in order to obtain and disclose information. Effectively triages visitors, telephone calls, correspondence and incoming materials by screening and prioritizing for immediate attention, distributing as appropriate, taking and relaying messages, and directing visitors.
Prepares and updates various documents such as reports, correspondence, presentation materials, spreadsheets, and website materials in an accurate and timely manner including material that is confidential or sensitive in nature. Utilizes a variety of software applications to ensure professional standards are maintained, relevant and current data is used and end product is appropriately and professionally formatted. Enters and collects data, and compiles relevant statistical information and reports.
Maintains a consistently updated and accurate meeting schedule for the program/department as required. Coordinates meetings ensuring well-defined and timely agendas, identification of and notification to interested parties, compilation of background information and supporting materials and preparation of packages/summary documents and meeting facilitation. Coordinates administrative meeting logistics and makes catering, travel and accommodation arrangements. Attends and acts as a recorder for confidential meetings such as management meetings and follows-up on action items and in-services as required.
Authorizes expense reimbursements and invoices up to a pre-determined limit, and utilizes an expenditure tracking system to ensure expenditures and invoices are authorized and processed in a timely and accurate manner. Completes purchase requisitions/online purchasing and forwards for processing, and ensures invoices are authorized for payment and submitted for payment. . Ensures appropriate supplies and support materials are available and equipment is in working order. Coordinates and standardizes the implementation of technology (new and existing) within the program.
Completes and submits eForms for designated Leaders; processes timekeeping for assigned staff; and liaises with Finance, Payroll and Human Resources as necessary.
Initiates follow-up processes with staff and others. Resolves day-to-day problems as required, evaluates operating procedures, and advises management as necessary. Provides assistance on projects by collecting data requiring the evaluation and determination of available sources. Actively participates in team meetings and provides input to new policies, processes, quality improvement activities, and the development of strategies.

Qualifications

A level of education, training and experience equivalent to Grade 12 plus graduation from a formal secretarial program plus three (3) years recent related experience.

Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively, resolve administrative issues/problems, prioritize workload, and to be flexible to meet and adapt to changes in organizational priorities. Demonstrated ability to use Microsoft Office applications, including word processing, spreadsheet and presentation software, at an intermediate level. Demonstrated organizational skills and ability to prioritize workload and work under time pressures to meet deadlines. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing, including the ability to respond professionally, courteously, and in a clear manner. Demonstrated interpersonal and time management skills. Demonstrated ability to record and transcribe minutes of meetings. Ability to type 60 words per minute.

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Responsibilities

Provides confidential administrative and secretarial support to program leadership, including managing communications, schedules, meetings, documents, and office operations. Coordinates purchasing, expenses, travel, timekeeping, supplies, and follow-up on administrative issues and projects.

Requirements

Requires Grade 12, graduation from a formal secretarial program, and three years of recent related experience. Candidates must demonstrate intermediate Microsoft Office skills, strong organization and communication, the ability to work independently and collaboratively, meeting minute-taking ability, and typing speed of 60 words per minute.

Skills

Administrative Support
Secretarial Support
Communication
Meeting Coordination
Minute Taking
Document Preparation
Data Entry
Microsoft Office
Scheduling
Travel Coordination
Expense Tracking
Timekeeping
Confidential Information Handling
Prioritization
Interpersonal Skills
Time Management

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Keywords

Program Administration
Confidential Administrative Support
Secretarial Program
Microsoft Office
Word Processing
Spreadsheets
Presentation Software
Data Entry
Statistical Reporting
Meeting Coordination
Meeting Minutes
Agenda Preparation
Document Preparation
Correspondence
Scheduling
Travel Arrangements
Accommodation Arrangements
Expense Reimbursements
Invoice Processing
Purchase Requisitions
Expenditure Tracking
Timekeeping
Human Resources
Payroll
Finance
Office Equipment
Supply Management
Quality Improvement
Project Support
Information Management

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