Foundry is a provincial model that provides integrated health and wellness services for young people. Foundry Kamloops is preparing to open its doors in 2026, and we are seeking a Medical Office Assistant to join the founding team.
This is a unique opportunity to support the setup and launch of a new centre, working closely with the Foundry Manager and interdisciplinary team to prepare clinical spaces, organize systems, and help create a welcoming, youth-friendly environment.
As the centre becomes operational, you will transition into a core role supporting daily clinic flow, coordinating appointments and referrals, and ensuring youth and caregivers receive accessible, responsive care.
What You’ll Do: • Support clinic setup and opening (supplies, systems, space preparation)
- Prepare for appointments and support clinicians
- Coordinate referrals, scheduling, and follow-ups
- Welcome and support youth and caregivers (including those in distress)
- Maintain records, confidentiality, and organized clinical spaces
- Support daily operations and collaborate with the team
Benefits :
- Competitive wage range – $25.95 – $29.76 per hour /hr.
- Extended health benefits (dental, vision, paramedical, EFAP, life insurance)
- Municipal Pension Plan
- Paid training and ongoing professional development
- 3 weeks vacation after 1 year (increases with seniority)
- 13 paid statutory holidays annually
- Sick leave accrual (1 day/month)
- Wage increases based on hours worked (up to Step 4)
- Internal priority for future opportunities
- Community involvement and well-being activities
What You Bring:
- Medical Office Assistant certificate
- Minimum three (3) years recent related experience in a medical, clinical, or primary care setting
- Experience working with youth or vulnerable populations in a supportive, client-facing, or administrative role
- New clinic setup experience strongly preferred
- An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience will be considered.
Your unique qualities :
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Clear, respectful, and professional communication
- Comfortable using EMRs, scheduling systems, and office software
- Quick to learn new systems and processes
- Highly organized with the ability to multitask
- Able to work both independently and as part of a team
- Calm and supportive in fast-paced or emotionally sensitive situations
- Culturally aware and able to build rapport with diverse communities, including Indigenous, LGBTQ2S+, and newcomer youth
- Strong understanding of confidentiality and professional boundaries
Other Musts:
- Willingness to complete required training (provided at no cost), including
- First Aid & CPR-C, Mandt (RCT), SafeTALK, Naloxone, Privacy & Information Sharing, and more
- Union membership required (1.85% dues)
- Successful completion of a criminal record check with vulnerable sector clearance
