Program Support Clerk

Salary Details The salary range for this position is CAD $26.42/Hr. - CAD $28.25/Hr. Job Summary Come work as a Program Support Clerk with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) on the Primary Healthcare Administration team in Gibsons, BC. Apply now to join our team! Performs a variety of administrative support functions such as word processing, data entry, typing reports and documents from notes for all programs. Performs switchboard & reception duties and answering general inquiries related to office programs. Schedules work assignments for two administrative support positions. ABOUT GIBSONS, BC: Known as the “gateway to the Sunshine Coast”, located just north of Vancouver, Gibsons is a quaint town overlooking a harbour and features the beautiful backdrop of our coastal mountains. This area is located on the traditional territories of the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) Nation. This charming municipality filled with artists, entrepreneurs, and fishing boats is just a scenic 40-minute ferry ride from West Vancouver followed by a short 5km drive from the Langdale ferry terminal. It is ideal for residents seeking a relaxing blend of water and land activities. Enjoy an outdoor lifestyle with unlimited hiking, biking, golf, fishing and more in a community rich in culture. Qualifications Education, Training and Experience Grade Twelve or equivalent. Business Administration Certificate* and one year office experience or, two years office experience or, an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Skills and Abilities Working knowledge of industry standard computer hardware and software (e.g. word processing, spreadsheet, database and presentation software). Working knowledge of email. Minimum typing speed of 50 wpm. Closing Statement The hours of work including days off and work area may be subject to change consistent with operational requirements and the provision of the Collective Agreement and applicable statutes. Successful applicants may be required to complete a Criminal Records Review Check.As per Ministry of Health policy, all health care workers working in publicly-funded health care facilities are required to report their past receipt of certain vaccines or history of certain infections. Collecting these records will allow for offering of any missing vaccines, and for appropriate actions to be taken in the event of any future exposure to a communicable disease or during outbreaks. For all new hires and appointments to Vancouver Coastal Health, you will be asked to provide this information as part of the onboarding process. WHY JOIN VANCOUVER COASTAL HEALTH? VCH is a world class innovator in medical care, research and teaching, delivering service to more than one million BC residents. At VCH, we embrace thinking boldly, taking smart risks, and "going first" when we believe it will lead to the best possible outcomes for patients and their families. We invite you to join us in creating healthy lives in healthy communities by showcasing our passion for care, connection to the communities we serve and our culture of teamwork that makes VCH a great place to work. Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental and municipal pension plan Grow your career with employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities Wellness supports, including counselling, critical incident and innovative wellness services are available to employees and their immediate families Award-winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff and volunteers Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff At Vancouver Coastal Health, our vision of healthy lives in healthy communities inspires us and our values and pillars guide us. We support equitable practices, diverse teams and inclusive environments, which are vital to creating welcoming spaces where everyone can bring their whole selves to work and feel supported. We encourage applications from equity-deserving communities, including Indigenous Peoples and members of racialized groups, people with disabilities and people of all gender identities and expressions and sexual orientation.Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers, BC’s Top Employers, Canada’s Best Diversity Employers and Canada's Top Employers for Young People in 2026.Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for this posting. ***Employees of VCH must apply online via the Internal Career Portal on CareerHub, you are currently viewing the External Career Portal. Refer to the https://my.vch.ca/working-here/job-postings site for instructions on how to view internal job postings and how to apply as an employee. Current VCH employees who apply to this posting using this external site will be considered as an external candidate. Seniority will not apply.***Thank you for your interest in Vancouver Coastal Health.

The Program Support Clerk performs various administrative functions including data entry, report preparation, and document processing. Additionally, the role manages switchboard and reception duties while coordinating work assignments for administrative staff.

Candidates must have a Grade 12 education and either a Business Administration Certificate with one year of experience or two years of general office experience. Proficiency in industry-standard software and a minimum typing speed of 50 wpm are required.

• Health insurance • Dental insurance • Municipal pension plan • Employer-paid training • Leadership development • Wellness supports • Counselling services • Recognition programs

• Data entryPreferred

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Administrative support
• Word processing
• Data entry
• Switchboard operation
• Reception duties
• Scheduling
• Typing
• Computer hardware
• Spreadsheet software
• Database management
• Presentation software
• Email communication
• Administrative Support
• Research
• Teaching
• Business Administration
• Spreadsheets
• Closing Argument
• Communicable Diseases
• Computer Hardware
• Data Entry
• Disabilities
• Word Processing
• Health Administration
• Health Policies
• Innovation
• Leadership Development
• Publicly Funded Health Care
• Presentation Software
• Switchboard Operator
• Teamwork

• Administrative
• Healthcare
• Government & Public Sector
• Program Support Clerk
• Administrative Clerk / Coordinator
• General Office Clerks
• Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive

Minimum education

High school

Minimum experience

0+ years

Apply by

Aug 26, 2027

Posting language

English

Working hours

23 hours per week