Administrative Coordinator - Toronto, Canada - University Health Network

University Health Network

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Toronto, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Description

Position:
Administrative Coordinator

Location:
MaRS Centre, Toronto

Department:
Computational Biology

Reports To:
Director, Computational Biology, Executive Scientific Director, Ontario Health Study and Senior Principal Investigator

Salary:
Commensurate with level of experience

Hours: 35 hours/week

Job Type:
Hybrid

Status:
Full-Time, Temporary (Leave coverage for 20 months)

The Ontario Institute for Cancer Research (OICR) is seeking an Administrative Coordinator to support multiple teams within Computational Biology and the Ontario Health Study (OHS).

The Administrative Coordinator will demonstrate judgment and independence to provide support to the Director, Principal Investigators, and their teams.

This position is temporary, full-time for twenty (20) months to cover a Maternity Leave.

OICR is Ontario's cancer research institute.

We bring together people from across the province and around the world to improve the lives of everyone affected by cancer.

We take on the biggest challenges in cancer research and deliver real-world solutions to find cancer earlier and treat it more effectively.

We are committed to helping people living with cancer, as well as future generations, live longer and healthier lives.

Launched in December 2005, OICR is an independent institute funded by the Government of Ontario through the Ministry of Colleges and Universities.

Position responsibilities include:

Provide proactive administrative support to the Program Director and Principal Investigators (PI) in Computational Biology by working closely with and supporting them and their teams.
Provide effective calendar/meeting management in Outlook (or other tools as required by PI) by organizing and managing the scheduling of calendars, coordinating/scheduling internal and external meetings, recording meeting minutes, and setting up meeting rooms and arranging refreshments as required.
Ensure all relevant documents are brought forward in advance of appointments & meetings, tracking what needs to be completed for the meeting and ensuring that deadlines are met.
Prepare complex travel arrangements and coordinate all aspects of travel reservations according to OICR policies (i.e., visa(s), airline(s), hotel(s) and ground transportation).
Prepare preapprovals, invoices, purchase requisitions, and expense reports on time and according to OICR policies.
Facilitate onboarding and offboarding of staff, including mailing list integration and trainee coordination of stipend agreements with their university department.
Ensure efficient operation of the office by organizing and maintaining electronic and paper information filing/retrieval methods, systems or formats, while paying strict attention to confidentiality and security according to OICR policies.
Handle all general office duties such as arranging for pickup and delivery of courier packages, mail distribution, filing, photocopying, etc.
Maintain scientific CV in several formats including but not limited to the Canadian Common CV, academic and short CV.
Use advanced functions to provide word processing to facilitate the production of complex documents/materials.
Professionally communicate and liaise with HR, finance and administrative personnel within OICR, as well as external collaborators and stakeholders.
Perform other duties (e.g., recording metrics used for reporting, special projects and crossfunctional responsibilities) as consistent with job classification, as required.
All OICR Administrative Professionals are expected to actively participate in the Administrative Council; undertake chairing and minute taking duties as assigned on rotation; identify areas where administrative processes could be more efficient and congruous across departments; participate in mentoring new Administrative staff.

Qualifications:

Completion of an Office Administration program or recognized equivalent required. Bachelor's degree preferred.
Minimum three (3) years of administrative experience supporting multiple staff in a comparable administrative role (e.g., knowledge of the formal and informal protocols and methods of supporting mid

- to senior-level positions).

Experience working in a scientific/academic environment would be an asset.
Excellent time management, planning and organization skills.
Results

- and detail-oriented mindset.

Must have highlevel proficiency in computer skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Adobe).
Must be proficient at using and searching on the Internet.
Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills to facilitate regular interaction with OICR staff at all levels and with external community members.
Uses tact, discretion and diplomacy in all communications; negotiation and persuasion skills are needed to manage the Program Director's and PI's calendars and schedule/reschedule meetings with internal and exte