COORDINATOR, HOUSING SERVICES

Description

Position Summary If you are looking for friendly, supportive staff, and work life balance this may be just the opportunity that will take your career to a new level.

In support of Northern Health’s recruitment and retention strategies as well as temporary operational needs, the Coordinator, Housing Services is responsible to provide exemplary, ‘concierge’ level customer service for Northern Health (NH) staff and agency personnel requiring temporary housing. The coordinator maintains calendar of available housing and works closely with staff/agency personnel to define housing needs and maximizes the use of NH owned and leased facilities through efficient coordination of bookings. The incumbent acts as first point of contact for temporary housing residents to answer questions and resolve issues; arranges housekeeping and maintenance services and ensures basic household and cooking supplies are available.

Starting salary will be approximately from $55,677 to $69,596 and will be based on education, training, experience, and salaries of similar positions.

Fort St. John is known as “The Energetic City,” which reflects the large resource base of oil, natural gas, forestry and agriculture. Overlooking the Peace River, the town of Fort St John is located above the Peace River Valley and serves as the capital of the Peace River district. The population of Fort St. John is over 21,400 but it services an area of approximately 70,000. The community is the hub of the Northeast with a cultural centre and library, theatre, and art space. There are seven elementary schools, two middle schools, and one secondary school. There is also a Northern Lights College campus. Check out Fort St. John for more information on what this energetic community has to offer.

What Northern Health has to offer you!

• Comprehensive benefit packages including extended health/dental and a municipal pension plan for part-time and full-time employees. Casuals have the option of paying for benefits.
• Four weeks vacation with one year of continuous service
• Financial Support for Moving Expenses is available for eligible positions
• Employee referral program
• Employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
• Spectacular outdoor activities and the shortest commutes in BC
• “Loan Forgiveness Programs” are offered through the Federal and BC Government for eligible professions.

IMPORTANT NOTE:
As part of your application process, you will need to upload the following documentation:

• Proof of COVID-19 vaccination
• Registration number (if you are part of a regulated profession)
• Any supporting documents regarding education/qualifications for this position. Examples may include:
• Program certificates or diplomas
• High school/college/university transcripts etc.
• It is also recommended to provide a cover letter and resume

Are you an International Applicant? Before applying for a job with Northern Health, please follow these steps on our Northern Health careers page Qualifications

• Grade 12 supplemented by additional course work as Administrative Assistant Certification or Diploma, plus three (3) to five (5) years’ recent related experience in customer service focused roles.

Skills and Abilities:

• Demonstrated commitment to customer service.
• Ability to deal effectively with multiple stakeholders.
• Demonstrated organization skills.
• Ability to operate related computer software applications.

Who we are
Northern Health covers an area of nearly 600,000 square kilometers and offers health services in over two dozen communities and 55 First Nation’s communities. We deliver hospital and community-based health care for a population of 300,000.
Employing more than 7,000 staff throughout the region, Northern Health provides exceptional health services for Northerners, through the efforts of dedicated staff and physicians, in partnership with communities and organizations in Northern BC.
There is a wide variety of career opportunities available in our two dozen hospitals, 25 long-term care facilities, public health units and many other offices providing specialized services. Comments

This posting is covered by the Provincial Health Officer’s mandatory COVID-19 vaccination orders and selected applicant(s) must comply.

Competition #:

05626511

Employee Type:

RELIEF FULL TIME

Bargaining Unit:

NON-CONTRACT

Facility:

NORTH EAST CORPORATE OFFI

Location:

Fort St. John

Department:

FSH ADMINISTRATION

Reports To:

DIRECTOR OF CARE OR MANAGER, PATIENT CARE SERVICES

Close Date:

MARCH 22, 2024