Project Assistant REPOST NU

at  North Bay Regional Health Centre

QUALIFICATIONS INCLUDE:

Bachelor’s degree in health-related and/or communications field.
Minimum of two (2) years’ experience in office administration, communications and/or research assistance.
Advanced computer skills and thorough knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (e.g. Word, Excel,
PowerPoint and Outlook) and design software (e.g., Canva) required.
Demonstrated high level of self-direction/self-motivation and ability to be adaptive to change and organize
work effectively to meet deadlines while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail required.
Experience in supporting the execution of videoconference meetings (e.g., Zoom) required.
Proven interpersonal and critical thinking skills and professional work ethic required.
Knowledge of Ontario’s healthcare system, its stakeholders, programs and issues required.
Knowledge of fundamental evidence-based best practices in dementia, substance use and other geriatric
mental health conditions and their effects on individuals and family care partners required.
Knowledge of social media policies and ethical conduct in the management of social media profiles required.
Demonstrated person-family centred focus and commitment to the Mission, Vision, Values and Goals of the
BSO initiative and NBRHC required
G.P.A.; P.I.E.C.E.S.; U-FIRST!; Positive Approaches to Care; Montessori-based dementia programming
certificates are considered strong assets.
Demonstrated commitment to ensure your safety, the safety of fellow workers, patients, volunteers, and
visitors
Must be able to support and contribute to a culture of safety and prevention of adverse health events in our
organization.
Bilingualism (English/French) is an asset.
Criminal Reference Check including the Vulnerable Sector Check recent within six (6) months is a requirement

Supporting optimal operation of the BSO Provincial Structure through coordination of provincial meetings
including preparation of agendas, meeting correspondence, operation of technology aids (e.g.,
videoconference, webinar) and minute taking.
Providing assistance in the preparation of province-wide public-facing material such as newsletters, e-mail
announcements, website updates and social media posts.
Support the development of projects through assistance with research, literature reviews, creation of
knowledge translations tools and report writing.
Respond to provincial inquiries from professional care partners and/or community members.
The ideal candidate will be an organized, highly flexible individual who can perform with minimal supervision, has
excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills with an ability to deal with confidential and
sensitive issues in a professional manner. The applicant must have excellent time management skills, the ability
to be versatile and adjust quickly in a fast-paced environment to multiple work patterns.