Administrative Assistant III, General

Union: Non-Union
Number of Vacancies: 1
Site: Toronto General Hospital ELLICSR Centre
Department: Cancer Education
Reports to: Director Knowledge Translation Cancer Education Program
Status: Temporary Full-Time (12-month contract with option for renewal) 
Hours: 37.5 Hours Per Week
Shifts: Monday-Friday
Closing Date: September 12 2025

Position Summary:
The successful candidate will work closely with the Director of Knowledge Translation and the team within the Cancer Education Program as well as with colleagues at the Princess Margaret Cancer Centre (PM) to support education programs and projects. The Administrative Assistant will be a key member Cancer Education team and bring in expertise in managing administrative tasks coordinating projects and communicating with stakeholders.

Duties 

Working under the direction of the Director Knowledge Translation Cancer Education Program the successful candidate will:

• Support digital and in-person education offerings including room and meeting bookings catering and event set-up and communications with stakeholders.
• Collaborate with the team to deliver high-quality and impactful educational programming and events.
• Proactively manage potential issues and communicate regularly with the Director about project milestones and needs.
• Develop a feedback model to assess the impact of education initiatives.
• Support and steward finances and financial disbursements related to education program expenses.
• Perform cross-functional and/or other duties consistent with the job classification as assigned or requested

Qualifications :

• At a minimum a completion of a Bachelors degree.
• A minimum of 4 years of relevant experience in an education/ administrative role.
• Experience in a project coordination/management.
• Experience with developing and working with budgets is an asset.
• Exercises initiative and good judgement with the ability to multi-task
• Excellent decision-making problem-solving and negotiation skills required.
• Excellent conflict resolution team building and interpersonal skills required
• Excellent organization and time management skills required
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills required
• Ability to perform duties professionally and courteously and produce high-quality work while meeting deadlines in accordance to UHN standards
• Client service-oriented with the ability to create an inclusive environment that values diversity and encourages people to contribute their personal best.

Additional Information :

Why join UHN

In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world UHN offers a wide range of programs and perks. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor allowing you to find value where it matters most to you now and throughout your career at UHN.

• Competitive offer packages
• Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service
• A flexible work environment
• Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
• Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel restaurants parking phone plans auto insurance discounts on-site gyms etc.)

Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHNs attendance management program to be eligible for consideration.

All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.

UHN uses email to communicate with selected candidates.  Please ensure you check your email regularly.

Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any information provided by a candidate be misleading inaccurate or incorrect UHN reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of their application.

UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known.

We thank all applicants for their interest however only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Contract