Job Number: 919710

Category: Administrative and Clerical Support

Positions Available: 1

Years Experience Required: 1

Location: Toronto, Ontario

Posted Date: May 16, 2023

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Administrative Assistant
General Adult Psychiatry and Health Systems Division

Position Description
The General Adult Psychiatry and Health Systems Division has an opening for a casual Administrative Assistant. This position provides administrative support to a Senior Scientist in the General Adult Psychiatry and Health Systems Division who also has significant administrative responsibilities at the University of Toronto. The position also supports his research team. It offers the opportunity to be part of an active and productive team and to have a variety of interesting work interfacing administration, research, patient care and project management. Responsibilities will include assisting with academic correspondence, reports, transcription, presentations, and manuscripts. You will support a workplace that embraces diversity, encourages teamwork and complies with all applicable health and safety and regulatory and legislative requirements. This position is in a stimulating but supportive environment with good career prospects and opportunities for training. This position is located at 100 Stokes Street at the Queen Street Site.

Qualifications
The successful candidate will have a Post-Secondary Certificate, Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Office Administration or a related discipline, and 3-5 years of secretarial/administrative experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience in the healthcare or academic sector is preferred. This position requires initiative, tact, maturity, and a high degree of discretion and confidentiality. You are a self-driven, detail-oriented and proactive worker with good organizational, problem-solving and multi-tasking skills. You also have excellent verbal and written communication skills, superior interpersonal skills, and demonstrate sound judgment. You are flexible and willing to learn and adapt to different work assignments in a team setting, as well as work well independently with minimal direct supervision. Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office software packages (Windows, Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and Access) is required. Knowledge of medical terminology is an asset. Experience in conducting literature searches and deriving data from reports and publications is an asset. The ability to work effectively in a wide range of settings with individuals from diverse backgrounds is mandatory. Bilingualism (English/French) and/or proficiency in a second language would be an asset.

Vaccines (COVID-19 and others) are a requirement of the job unless you have an exemption on a medical ground pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code.

Please Note: This casual position is not part of any bargaining unit.

Salary Range: Competitive salary and benefits package.

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