Disability Administrative Specialist - Toronto, ON, Canada - Baycrest

Description

The Rotman Research Institute at Baycrest has an opportunity for
Research Training Centre & KL-CARE


Position Type:
Full-time


Shift Type:
Day

Bi-Weekly Hours: 70 Hours
Hours of Work: 7 hrs /shift

The Rotman Research Institute (RRI) is a premier international centre for the study of human aging and brain health.

Housed within the RRI, the Research Training Centre (RTC) is a unit focused on the professional, technical, and career development of trainees.

The RTC offers a wide range of training offerings including rounds lectures, workshops, scholarship and internship opportunities, outreach events, and conferences.

Also within the RRI, the Kunin-Lunenfeld Centre for Applied Research and Evaluation (KL-CARE) is a support-and-services hub that supports point-of-care staff, researchers, and industry in conducting applied, evaluative, and clinical research.

KL-CARE offers a diverse set of services, including project management and administration, research design and implementation, analysis and statistical, education and training, and knowledge dissemination.

assistance in the planning and coordinating of RTC events including trainee recruitment and orientation sessions, lectures, workshops, conferences, and outreach events (e.g., housekeeping and room booking requests; liaising with other Baycrest departments including Finance, IT, and Facilities)
support of RTC scholarship and internship competitions (e.g., track and report RTC metrics including event attendance as well as feedback surveys and reports
Provides administrative support to the Director, Research, Innovation, and Translation including meeting organization and set-up, RRI tour organization, and liaising with internal and external stakeholders

Minimum – community college diploma and at least three (3) years' experience at mid-level administrative assistance level
Exposure to a research or educational environment an asset
Experience with event-planning and coordination
Excellent command of written and verbal English
Opportunity to enroll in the Extended Health Care and Dental Benefit Plan
Opportunity to enroll in the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
Please submit your application online through the Baycrest intranet. Please submit your application online by clicking the Apply button below.
The Rotman Research Institute is committed to fostering a climate of equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility.

We welcome and respect the diversity of all members of our community, and we support an inclusive culture for our clients, families, research scientists, staff, and participants, trainees, volunteers, trustees, and partners.

We welcome applications from Black individuals and other racialized persons, Indigenous Peoples, women, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2SA+ persons, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas within our community.

We are committed to fair assessment of a candidate's abilities, and consideration for diversity of thought, method, and experience, including non- traditional career paths.

Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process where needed.
Please note that Baycrest has implemented mandatory vaccination for all employees.

It is a condition of employment that new employees provide proof that they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 prior to the start date of employment.

This means that all new employees must have received all required doses of a COVID-19 vaccine approved by Health Canada at least 14 days prior to their start date.

Baycrest is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act ('AODA').

If you require accommodation for disability during any stage of the recruitment process, please notify Human Resources at .All successful candidates will be required to complete a police reference check/vulnerable sector screen and submit proof of two doses of vaccination against COVID-19, unless exempt.