Executive Assistant - Toronto, Canada - Ontario Health

Ontario Health

Verified Company

Toronto, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

At Ontario Health, we are committed to developing a strong organizational culture that connects and inspires all team members across the province.

Our vision is that together, we will be a leader in health and wellness for all. Our mission is to connect the health system to drive improved and equitable health outcomes, experiences and value.

How we work together is reflected through our five values:
integrity, inspiration, tenacity, humility and care.

What Ontario Health offers:
Achieving your career goals is a priority to us.

Benefits of working at Ontario Health may include the following based on employment type.- Fully paid medical, dental and vision coverage from your first day- Health care spending account- Premium defined benefit pension plan- 3 personal days and 2 float days annually- Individual contributors start at 3 weeks' vacation with 4 weeks at 2 yrs.- Career development opportunities- A collaborative values-based team culture- Wellness programs- A hybrid working model- Participation in- Communities of InclusionWant to make a difference in your career? Consider this opportunity.

Working collaboratively as a team member for Ontario Health Regions, the Executive Assistant will provide executive services, support and serve as the primary point of contact internal and external stakeholders on all matters.

Here is what you will be doing:

Provides executive services to ensure timely and accurate information is prioritized, researched, analysed and summarized to ensure the executive is kept apprised of issues, operations and activities of the functional area.
Serves as the focal point of contact between the Executive and Ontario Health leadership and stakeholders across the health system to manage corporate linkages and protocols.
Manages the flow of communications to and from the office to facilitate the prioritization, coordination and delegation of requests for information and to ensure the Executive is properly briefed in all significant matters.
Provides preliminary review, synopses and compilation of materials prepared for the Executive's review, or in preparation of meetings.
Plans and oversees the scheduling of meetings, speaking engagements and presentations and coordinates the preparation and/or compilation of background materials.
Completes a broad variety of administrative tasks including managing an extremely active calendar of appointments.
Completing expense reports.
Composing and preparing correspondence that is sometimes confidential, arranging detailed travel plans, itineraries, and agendas; and compiling documents for travel-related meetings.
Leads and participates on assigned projects by researching and summarizing topics on a variety of operational and other matters.
Attends meetings, working groups and committees as part of a community of practice with other Executive Assistants across Ontario Health.
Manages day to day office operations including budget administration.
Successfully completes critical aspects of deliverables with a hands-on approach, including drafting acknowledgement letters, personal correspondence, and other tasks.
Prioritizes conflicting needs; handles matter expeditiously, proactively, and follows-through on projects to successful completion, often with deadline pressures.
Participates as an adjunct member of the Executive Team including assisting in scheduling meetings and attending all meetings.
Assists in coordinating the agenda of senior management team meetings and off-sites, and all staff meetings.
Facilitates cross-regional coordination of travel and outreach plans.
Ensures documents are kept updated and responds to requests for materials regarding the region in general.
Edits and completes first drafts for written communications to external stake holders.
Edits all, and creates acknowledgement letters to external stakeholders.

Here is what you will need to be successful:
Education and Experience- Graduation from a college or university; or equivalent education and experience- Strong work tenure: 5 to 10 years of experience supporting C-Level Executives, preferably in public sector/ non-profit organization within a highly demanding work environment with expertise in prioritizing and managing competing priorities and deadlines- Knowledge of executive office protocols and administrative systems within a government environment- Experience and interest in internal and external communications and partnership development- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, and Power Point), Adobe Acrobat, and Social Media web platforms

Skills and Abilities- Skilled in managing work processes, adapting procedures, and providing optimal services- Demonstrated ability to achieve high performance goals and meet deadlines in a fast paced environment- Flexibility and an ability to work with tight timelines- Strong organizational skills that reflect ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks seamlessly with excellent attention