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 Samaritan Village 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 1, 2026
Employee Group: HEU - PEN.26.037
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 : June 19, 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.
Pay: $28.74 per hour
Benefits:
- Company events
- On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Penticton, BC V2A 2V6: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- Are you legally entitled to work in Canada?
Experience:
- Office: 3 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person
