Administrative Assistant to Director
Administrative Assistant to Director
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Job Description
ABOUT THE ROLE
Reporting to the Medical Officer of Health (MOH) is responsible for providing administrative and clerical support including handling sensitive political and human resource issues; maintaining and tracking all reports coming in and out of the office; researching and compiling background information; arranging meetings and appointments; taking formal minutes at meetings; maintaining office administration and records management processes and procedures; responding to and/or redirecting inquiries/communications; and completing special projects as assigned.
WHAT YOULL BE DOING
Provides administrative and secretarial support to the MOH as related to the applicable office and portfolio.
Assists in researching and gathering background materials; edits documents and/or ensures required presentations and/or briefing notes are available in a timely manner.
Researches writes prepares and coordinates background material presentations and/or briefing notes for responses to inquiries and for meetings and reports.
Assists and facilitates communications between the MOH and staff elected officials outside agencies and the public.
Prepares confidential correspondence documents and reports for the MOH including Council and Committee reports charts and graphs.
Receives redirects and responds to communications addressed to the MOH and takes appropriate action to ensure urgent matters are dealt with quickly.
Maintains office records management system which includes a bring forward and follow up tracking system to ensure that appropriate action is taken; creates and maintains databases; prepares documentation for storage and/or retrieval of offsite documents using the Corporate Records Management system; assists in maintaining a library; and ensures consistent standards and appropriate training of staff for documents produced by the Branch or Division.
Assists in managing contracts administered by the MOH including purchase orders verifying invoices and maintaining project records.
Performs other duties as assigned in accordance with Branch and Department objectives.
WHAT WERE LOOKING FOR
Successful completion of a Community College Diploma in Business Studies or related field or approved equivalent combination of education and experience.
Minimum three 3 years progressively responsible administrative experience with an emphasis on determining priorities and organizing activities of a diverse work assignment.
Demonstrated experience in organizing meetings including preparation of agendas taking minutes documentation and circulation of minutes with attention to detail and accuracy.
Knowledge of general office procedures preparing documents and records management practices.
Knowledge of Department and Branch services and programs and ability to relate information to meet customer needs.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full Time
