Senior Administrative Assistant
Posted: 5 days ago
Job Description
Company DescriptionOne of Canada's Best Diversity Employers and Greater Toronto's Top Employers for many consecutive years, William Osler Health System (Osler) provides a safe and supportive health care network to grow your career. Osler is nationally recognized for its commitment to patient safety and is Accredited with Exemplary Standing, the highest rating a Canadian hospital can receive. As a major Ontario hospital system, and home to some of the biggest specialty and emergency departments in the country, Osler serves the 1.3 million residents of Brampton, Etobicoke and surrounding communities. We are proud to offer you incredible exposure to best-in-class health care delivery and challenging hands-on opportunities to stay at the top of your game.A hospital system built for and by the community, we continue to expand our services to meet the needs of a growing population, creating opportunities for increased hands-on skills development, cross-department training and promotional opportunities. Guided by our accomplished senior leadership team, together we are driving our vision of world-class health care inspired by our people and communities.At Osler, we invest in careers that go beyond where health care professionals like you can achieve their goals and find deep personal and professional fulfillment. Join our team today!AccountabilitiesJob DescriptionManage the Chief of Obstetrics and Gynecology’s schedule, initiating the rescheduling of meetings to address urgent situationsPrepare and communicate meeting agendas and take meeting minutesSchedule complex multi-party meetings, including audio-visual equipment and catering services as required, and liaise with external partiesFormat or prepare documents, reports, spreadsheets and presentationsDevelop memorandums and compose correspondenceConduct background research and compile data and informationDevelop and maintains paper and electronic filing systems, including filing of confidential informationCollect, organize and report clinical/administrative dataAssist and respond to public inquiries and complaints from patients, including coordination or responses to complaint investigation as requiredProcess finance expense forms to maintain accountability; process stipends, etc.Process payroll for selected program staffInvestigate budgetary and financial issues on behalf of the Chief/Site ChiefsCoordinate and support department rounds and quality of care and business meetingsCoordinate program or department submissions for regular events, such as the education events and Accreditation, and participation of staff in mandatory training sessionsFacilitate physician recruitment (arranging interviews, privileges, follow ups and references)Facilitate orientation of new physicians to the department (computer training, buddy shifts, parking, tour, obtaining ID badge)Coordinate the revisions of contracts and other departmental documentsProcure and orders supplies and equipment, and manage storage and facilitate maintenance of itemsQualificationsCollege degree/certificate in business administration, health care administration or related fieldTwo to three years experience as an administrative assistantAdvanced proficiency with office software, specifically Microsoft Office, the internet and electronic data management systemsExcellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to interact with all levels of employees as a team playerExperience in conducting background research and internet searchesExceptional organizational and time management skills within a fast-paced environmentDemonstrated ability to maintain a fast work pace, while managing multiple priorities with strict deadlines while maintaining a positive attitudeDemonstrated diplomacy in dealings with others even when responding to tight deadlinesProblem-solving and judgment capabilitiesEnthusiastic about learning and adapting to changing responsibilitiesDemonstrated interest in learning the objectives of the program or department in order to add value to the operationsRequired to travel between and work at all Osler sitesFlexibility to meet the needs of a fast-paced departmentDemonstrate Osler's Values of Respect, Excellence, Service, Compassion, Innovation and CollaborationAdditional InformationHours: Currently days onsite (subject to change in accordance with operational requirements)Annual SalaryMinimum: $62,029.50Maximum: $77,532.00Application deadline: October 29, 2025#TFTOsler values inclusivity and diversity in the workplace. We welcome and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds. We are committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. If you require an accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please notify Human Resources at human.resources@williamoslerhs.ca.While we thank all applicants, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Any information obtained during the course of recruitment will be used for employment recruitment purposes only, and not for any other purpose.
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