Executive Assistant I

Union: Non - Union
Number of vacancies:  1
New or Replacement Position:  Replacement
Site: Krembil Discovery Tower
Department:  Altum Health
Reports to:   Vice President Altum Health
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Wage Range: $61681 to $77106
Shifts: Monday to Friday
Status: Permanent Full Time
Closing Date: October 08 2026

Position Summary 

The EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT I exercises decision making capabilities considerable judgment and independence to coordinate complex administrative and secretarial support services for the Clinical Vice President portfolios across Altum Connected Care Outpatient Strategy and Schroder Arthritis Institute portfolios. The successful candidate will thrive in a fast-paced executive environment by anticipating and adapting to continuously changing priorities while providing exceptional support to senior leaders. They will build and maintain strong relationships with executives and their administrative teams demonstrating outstanding communication and interpersonal skills. This role requires advanced expertise in Microsoft Outlook to effectively manage complex calendars schedules and competing priorities. The individual will take ownership of the planning and execution of key meetings and events including Board Meetings and corporate events coordinating all logistics such as travel arrangements meeting materials minutes equipment and budget management. Leveraging strong business writing skills they will prepare and deliver high-quality internal and external proposals presentations briefing packages and other communications. The role also demands exceptional technical proficiency to create professional executive-level presentations and addition the successful candidate will provide guidance mentorship and direction to administrative support staff to ensure seamless operational support across the organization.

Duties

• Coordinating and maintaining written and/or electronic calendar/schedule for the Vice- President of Altum and UHN at Home.
• Provide administrative support for the Altum Vice Presidents direct reports.
• Coordinating organizing or planning meetings/events.
• Providing direct supervision for the Altum Vice- President.
• Monitoring and analyzing departmental initiative/event budgets.
• Utilizing advanced functions to provide word processing/typing services to facilitate the production of complex documents/materials.
• Ensuring efficient and effective operation of the office.
• Organizing and maintaining electronic and/or paper information filing/retrieval system(s).
• Performing clerical support functions.
• Performing cross-functional responsibilities as required.
• Performing other duties consistent with the job classification as assigned. 

Qualifications :

Education:

• Completion of Grade XII or recognized equivalent required.
• Completion of a recognized business office administration or medical post-secondary diploma program preferred or an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.

Experience:

• Five (5) years related secretarial experience at a senior level required.
• Extensive on-the-job computer/word-processing database and spreadsheet software experience required; experiences in a Microsoft Office environment preferred.
• Previous supervisory experience preferred.
• Experience working in a health care environment an asset.

Additional Skills/Abilities

• Excellent organizational and time management skills required.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills required.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills required.
• Very strong ability to prioritize workload required.
• Strong problem solving skills required.
• Ability to produce superior quality work in accordance with Hospital standards required.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality required.
• Ability to work in a self directed manner required.
• Ability to work well under pressure and use good judgment in assessing difficult situations required.
• Extensive knowledge of administrative organizational/office practices procedures and standards required.
• Knowledge of medical terminology an asset

Additional Information :

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work at the forefront of organ transplantation innovation.
• Direct interaction with leading transplant programs across North America.
• Exposure to clinical development product commercialization and medical education.
• Collaborative mission-driven environment focused on improving patient outcomes.
• Competitive salary benefits and opportunities for professional growth.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time