Administrative Assistant Iii - Toronto, Canada - University Health Network

University Health Network

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Description

Posting #914602

Position
:
Administrative Assistant III

Site:
Toronto General Hospital Research Institute (TGHRI)

Department:
Research

Reports to:
TGHRI Business Planning & Operations Manager

Salary Scale:
$50,486 to $63,102 per annum commensurate with experience and consistent with UHN Compensation Policy

Hours: 37.5 per week

Status:
Permanent Full-time

University Health Network (UHN) is looking for an experienced professional to fill the key role of
Administrative Assistant III supporting Principal Investigators in Research.

_ Transforming lives and communities through excellence in care, discovery and learning._

The University Health Network, where _"above all else the needs of patients come first"_, encompasses
Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre and the Michener Institute of Education at UHN.

The breadth of research, the complexity of the cases treated, and the magnitude of its educational enterprise has made UHN a national and international resource for patient care, research and education.

With a long tradition of groundbreaking firsts and a purpose of _"Transforming lives and communities through excellence in care, discovery and learning"_, the University Health Network (UHN), Canada's largest research teaching hospital, brings together over 16,000 employees, more than 1,600 physicians, 8,000+ students, and many volunteers.

UHN is a caring, creative place where amazing people are amazing the world.

University Health Network (UHN) is a research hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto and a member of the Toronto Academic Health Science Network.

The scope of research and complexity of cases at UHN have made it a national and international source for discovery, education and patient care.

Research across UHN's seven research institutes spans the full spectrum of diseases and disciplines, including cancer, cardiovascular sciences, transplantation, neural and sensory sciences, musculoskeletal health, rehabilitation sciences, and community and population health.

Find out about our purpose, values and principles here.

The
Administrative Assistant
III will support Scientists at the Toronto General Hospital Research Institute (TGHRI) and will interact closely with scientists, laboratory personnel, hospital administrators and the TGHRI Directorate office, to ensure effective research operations

This position will also support general endeavours of TGHRI.

Under the direction of the Manager, the Administrative Assistant will participate in various administrative activities associated with TGHRI to foster effective and efficient communications and best practices across the Research Institute.

Qualifications

At minimum, completion of Grade XII or recognized equivalent
Completion of a recognized business or medical postsecondary administrative program at the diploma level
Four (4) years related administrative assistant experience required
Comprehensive knowledge of health care, organizational/budgeting practices, procedures and standards
Expert Microsoft office skills including Outlook, Word, Power Point and Excel
Demonstrated ability to function as a productive team member
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Ability to produce high quality, detailoriented, accurate work, in accordance with Hospital standards
Ability to work well under pressure and use good judgment in assessing and responding to difficult situations
Ability to establish, maintain, and adhere to priorities
Experience working in a research/health care environment and knowledge of medical terminology preferred
Excellent organizational and time management skills required
Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
Excellent verbal and written communications skills required

Vaccines (COVID and others) are a requirement of the job unless you have an exemption on a medical ground pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code.

Posted Date:
February 14, 2023

Closing Date:
March 1, 2023

For current UHN employees, only those who have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN's attendance management program, and possess all the required experience and qualifications should apply.

UHN thanks all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

UHN is a respectful, caring, and inclusive workplace.

We are committed to championing accessibility, diversity and equal opportunity and welcomes all applicants including but not limited to:

all religions and ethnicities, LGBTQ2s+, BIPOC, persons with disabilities and all others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.

Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process providing the applicant has met the Bona-fide requirements for the open position.

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