Health Shared Services BC (HSSBC) is a unique initiative that provides non-clinical support services to BC's six health authorities. Our collaborative organization enables the health authorities to achieve more collectively than they could separately. The number one priority of our health care system is making sure that patients get the best care possible. Health Shared Services BC is committed to consistently seeking ways to get the most out of every health care dollar. By finding opportunities for the health authorities to improve cost effectiveness and enhance service quality, we are able to maximize the resources that go to direct patient care.
Purchasing Assistant
Reference# 16853
Position Status: Temporary Fulltime until November 2012
Location: 575 West 8th Avenue, Vancouver, BC
Days/Hours of Work: Monday to Friday 0730-1530
Hourly rate: $21.59
Provides administrative support for procurement of equipment, supplies and services, working closely with other clerks and buyers, assists departments and programs with their purchasing needs, processes requisitions and disbursements, orders supplies, equipment and services utilizing computerized materials management systems and software applications in accordance with established standards, policies and procedures. As well, this position is responsible for a variety of administrative functions such as intermediate word processing of technical and non-technical materials, spreadsheet and database duties, filing and records management.
Qualifications:
Education, Training & Experience:
Grade 12 supplemented by accounting courses and three years' recent, related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Skills and Abilities
- Ability to type at 45 w.p.m.
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to deal with others effectively.
- Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
- Ability to organize work.
- Ability to operate related equipment.
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Applications accepted until the position is filled.
For more information on all that the PHSA has to offer, please visit: www.hssbc.ca
Internal competition closes July 31, 2012. Internal applications received after this date will be considered as late applications.
***Employees of HSSBC & PHSA must apply via the "Internal Application Process". Current HSSBC & PHSA staff who apply to this posting using this external site will be considered with other external candidates. Seniority will not apply.***
HSSBC is committed to employment equity and hires on the basis of merit. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, including Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities
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