Facility Admin Assistant

As the largest not-for-profit provider of seniors’ care in Alberta and British Columbia, The Good Samaritan Society and Good Samaritan Canada (together, Good Samaritan) have been providing exceptional care and support since 1949. We are faith-based, not-for-profit organizations committed to creating safe, comfortable communities where individuals experience caring, belonging, and purpose.

Location

Good SamaritanVillage By The Station
270 Hastings Ave, Penticton, BC V2A 2V6

Employment Type

Temporary Full Time 1.0 FTE

Hours of Work

0800-1615 hrs

Expected Start Date

As soon as possible

End Date

October 30, 2026

Wages

$28.74 per hour

Employee Group

HEU

Reporting to the Site Manager, you will use your expert scheduling, time management and organizational skills to promote the smooth and efficient running of administrative processes within the facility. You will take the lead in scheduling facility staff, ensuring adequate relief coverage and complete documentation of all scheduling activities and communications.

Educational Qualifications

• Office Administration diploma or equivalent with 2 years experience or,
• 4 years experience in a progressively responsible office administrative/clerical support role

Work Experience

• Considerable experience in administrative/secretarial functions with demonstrated ability in the areas of initiative, independent function and a knowledge of Facility Management functions
• Health and/or nonprofit sector administrative/secretarial function experience
• Experience working with the elderly preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Broad knowledge of business practices, techniques and procedures, a high level of competency in the English language, word processing, document presentation and proofreading, spreadsheet (Excel) creation and maintenance, and the ability to determine priority of duties, coordinate, and communicate effectively.
• Computer skills, include Care Organizer, Scheduling, Great Plains Accounting Software, Purchasing System
• Strong interpersonal skills with an ability to deal effectively with conflict in a diplomatic and professional manner
• Adept at written and oral communication with internal and external customers
• Exhibit an open and sincere approach by demonstrating respect and compassion for everyone equally
• Demonstrate flexibility by changing routine to accommodate client/resident needs
• Accept, implement and evaluate change with a positive attitude
• Maintain an individual’s dignity and self worth
• Excellent active listening skills

Requirements:

• A current and clear Criminal Records Check Form and if applicable a Vulnerable Sector Check that has been obtained no more than 90 calendar days prior to the hire date.
• A tuberculosis screening that has been completed no more than 12 months prior to the hire date.

Internal Closing Date: September 2, 2026

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. However, existing GSS/GSC staff will be given priority

Good Samaritan is committed to upholding the values of diversity, equity, inclusion, and reconciliation in the workplace at all levels of the organization, as well as in the delivery of our services. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds including, but not limited to, Indigenous peoples, racialized groups, people with disabilities, and people from the 2SLGBTQ+ community.

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