Administrative Assistant at Ontario Health
Thunder Bay, ON, Canada -
Full Time


Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

04 Dec, 25

Salary

0.0

Posted On

05 Sep, 25

Experience

1 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

No

Skills

Office Equipment, Difficult Situations, Management Skills, Completion, Commerce, Customer Service Skills, Photocopier

Industry

Hospital/Health Care

Description

Pour obtenir une traduction en français de l’offre d’emploi suivante, veuillez envoyer un courriel à
careers@ontariohealth.ca
. Les demandes seront traitées dans un délai de trois jours ouvrables et la période de dépôt des demandes sera prolongée de trois jours.
To obtain a French translation of the following job posting, please email
careers@ontariohealth.ca
. Requests will be addressed within three business days, and the application window will be extended by three business days.
At Ontario Health, we are committed to developing a strong organizational culture that connects and inspires all team members across the province. Our vision is that together, we will be a leader in health and wellness for all. Our mission is to connect the health system to drive improved and equitable health outcomes, experiences and value. How we work together is reflected through our five values: integrity, inspiration, tenacity, humility and care.
What Ontario Health offers:

Achieving your career goals is a priority to us. Benefits of working at Ontario Health may include the following based on employment type:

  • Fully paid medical, dental and vision coverage from your first day
  • a health care spending or wellness spending account
  • a premium defined benefit pension plan
  • three personal days and two float days annually
  • three weeks’ vacation to start (for individual contributors), increasing to four weeks after two years
  • career development opportunities
  • a collaborative values-based team culture
  • a wellness program
  • a hybrid working model
  • participation in

Communities of Inclusion
Want to make a difference in your career? Consider this opportunity.
Join our dynamic team as an Administrative Assistant, where your organizational skills, attention to detail, and proactive approach will make a measurable difference. As a central resource, you’ll support Directors and Team Leads in achieving their goals and driving meaningful projects across our organization.
Here is what you will be doing:

This role involves handling a variety of administrative tasks that support the effective operation of teams and programs. Primary responsibilities include coordinating meetings, managing documents, and supporting communication across departments.

  • Executive Support: Manage Director’s calendars and coordinate meetings.
  • Divisional Meeting Support: Coordinate agendas, document meeting minutes, and follow up on action items to ensure accountability and progress.
  • Travel & Expense Management: Arrange travel accommodations, book boardrooms and equipment.
  • Communication & Information Flow: Receive and prioritize inquiries, triage urgent matters, balance conflicting demands, prioritize multiple deadlines and ensure timely, effective responses both internally and externally.
  • Meeting Preparation: Compile background materials, organize information, and facilitate effective meetings by ensuring all necessary resources are at hand.
  • Document Creation: Draft, proofread, and format correspondence, presentations, charts, and project plans, maintaining a high standard of professionalism.
  • Records Management: Organize and maintain departmental files and records, ensuring accuracy, confidentiality, and easy retrieval.
  • Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with internal and external partners to facilitate information exchange.
  • Office Operations: Maintain supplies and equipment and contribute to the overall efficiency of the department.

Here is what you will need to be successful:

Education and Experience

  • Completion of a high school or college diploma, major in administrative studies, business administration, commerce, or recognized equivalent
  • 1-2 years of related work experience is required
  • Experience in providing all aspects of administrative support to a manager or a team within a program

Knowledge and Skills

  • Ability to work well under pressure and use good judgment in assessing and responding to difficult situations
  • Analytical and problem-solving skills and proven ability to research and summarize information
  • Proficient in operating office equipment such as photocopier, binding machine, fax, etc.
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills required
  • Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
  • Excellent verbal and written communications skills required

Location: Ontario
Ontario Health supports a hybrid work environment and has office locations across the province. We welcome applications from candidates residing anywhere in the province of Ontario.
Employment Type:
Permanent Full time
Contract Length:
N/A
Salary Band:
Band 2
External Application Deadline Date:
September 17, 2025
All applicants must be a resident of Ontario to be considered for roles at Ontario Health.
Ontario Health encourages applications from candidates who are First Nations, Métis, Inuit, and urban Indigenous; Francophone; members of Black and racialized groups; 2SLGBTQIA+ communities; trans and nonbinary individuals; and people living with disabilities.
Ontario Health is an accessible employer, and we offer accommodation in all aspects of employment, including the recruitment process. If you require a disability related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please email
careers@ontariohealth.ca
and a member of the team will connect with you within 48 hours.

Responsibilities
  • Executive Support: Manage Director’s calendars and coordinate meetings.
  • Divisional Meeting Support: Coordinate agendas, document meeting minutes, and follow up on action items to ensure accountability and progress.
  • Travel & Expense Management: Arrange travel accommodations, book boardrooms and equipment.
  • Communication & Information Flow: Receive and prioritize inquiries, triage urgent matters, balance conflicting demands, prioritize multiple deadlines and ensure timely, effective responses both internally and externally.
  • Meeting Preparation: Compile background materials, organize information, and facilitate effective meetings by ensuring all necessary resources are at hand.
  • Document Creation: Draft, proofread, and format correspondence, presentations, charts, and project plans, maintaining a high standard of professionalism.
  • Records Management: Organize and maintain departmental files and records, ensuring accuracy, confidentiality, and easy retrieval.
  • Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with internal and external partners to facilitate information exchange.
  • Office Operations: Maintain supplies and equipment and contribute to the overall efficiency of the department
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