Administrative Assistant III

UHN Research; Toronto; On-site; CAD 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Transit access

Flexible work environment

Development opportunities

Corporate discounts

Job summary

UHN invites applications for an Administrative Assistant III at the Princess Margaret Commercialization team, based at Toronto General. This temporary full-time role (approx. 18 months) supports team leadership, calendar management, records, and confidential communications.

37.5 hours weekly, dayshift, with a closing date of Oct 19, 2026. The successful candidate will coordinate meetings, maintain calendars, process agreements, and support IA Fund activities with strong organizational, customer

Qualifications

• College diploma or university degree in Business Administration, Office Administration, Healthcare Administration, or a related discipline.
• Minimum four years of progressively responsible administrative experience.
• Experience with calendars, meetings, and supporting managers.
• Experience with electronic document management systems and databases (Wellspring/Adobe Sign a plus).

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage calendars, meetings, and scheduling activities for the PM Commercialization team and support leadership.
• Process, track, and maintain agreement records through Adobe Sign and Wellspring database.
• Create and maintain Wellspring records for Licensing Professionals and assist with CDA summaries.
• Provide admin support for IA Fund activities, including scheduling and data entry tasks.
• Manage the PM Commercialization shared inbox and ensure inquiries are routed and resolved.
• Serve as front-desk contact for visitors and respond to inquiries professionally.
• Support communication and coordination across Licensing Professionals and team members.
• Assist with day-to-day operations, logistics, and project tasks within established timelines.
• Provide coverage for Administrative Coordinator during absences.
• Assist with expense reimbursements for PM leadership and contribute to process improvements.

Skills

Calendar management

Meeting coordination

Customer service

Multitasking

Communication skills

Education

College diploma or university degree in Business Administration or related

Tools

Wellspring

Adobe Sign

Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams)

Job description

• Compensation: CAD 28.42 - CAD 35.52 - hourly

Company Description

UHN is Canada’s #1 hospital and the world’s #1publicly funded hospital. With 10 sites and more than 44,000TeamUHNmembers,UHN consists of Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, The Michener Institute of Education and West Park Healthcare Centre. As Canada's top research hospital, the scope of biomedical research and complexity of cases at UHN have made it a national and international source for discovery,educationand patient care. UHN has the largest hospital-based research program in Canada, with major research in neurosciences, cardiology, transplantation, oncology, surgical innovation, infectious diseases, genomicmedicineand rehabilitation medicine. UHN is a research hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto.

UHN’s vision is to build A Healthier World andit’sonly because of the talented and dedicated people who work here that we are continually bringing that vision closer to reality.

Union: Non Union

Number of vacancies: 1

Replacement or New: Replacement

Site: Toronto General

Department:Princess Margaret (PM) Commercialization team

Reports to:Finance & Operations Manager

Wage Range: $28.42 - $35.52 per hour

Hours: 37.5 hr per week

Shifts: Days

Status: Temporary Full Time (Approximately 18 months)

Closing Date: October 19, 2026

The Administrative Assistant III provides comprehensive administrative and operational support to the Princess Margaret (PM) Commercialization team, with a primary focus on supporting team leadership and ensuring the efficient coordination of day-to-day activities. The incumbent is responsible for managing calendars and meetings, maintaining records within the database, supporting agreement administration, monitoring shared communications, and contributing to special projects and portfolio initiatives. The role requires strong organizational skills, excellent customer service, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Duties

• Coordinate and manage calendars, meetings, and scheduling activities for the Princess Margaret Commercialization team, with primary responsibility for supporting team leadership and ensuring effective coordination of internal and external meetings.
• Process, track, and maintain agreement records through Adobe Sign and the Wellspring database, ensuring documentation is complete, accurate, and appropriately filed.
• Create, maintain, and update Wellspring records for Licensing Professionals, including supporting the preparation of Confidential Disclosure Agreement (CDA) summary pages and uploading associated documentation.
• Provide administrative support for Innovation Accelerator (IA) Fund activities, including scheduling and coordinating meetings, maintaining records, supporting data entry requirements, and assisting with Wellspring updates.
• Monitor and manage the UHN Commercialization shared inbox, ensuring inquiries are addressed promptly, appropriately routed, and followed through to resolution.
• Serve as the first point of contact for visitors and guests, providing professional front-desk reception services and responding to inquiries in a courteous and customer-focused manner.
• Respond to and redirect requests and inquiries to the appropriate Licensing Professionals and team members, ensuring timely and accurate communication.
• Support the day-to-day operations of the office by maintaining organized administrative processes, coordinating logistics, and contributing to an efficient and professional work environment.
• Assist with departmental projects, initiatives, and operational activities, ensuring assigned tasks and deliverables are completed accurately and within established timelines.
• Provide administrative coverage and support for the Administrative Coordinator during absences, vacations, and periods of increased workload.
• Assist with expense reimbursement processes and related administrative activities for Princess Margaret team leadership.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities to enhance administrative processes, record-keeping practices, and team operations.

Qualifications

• College diploma or university degree in Business Administration, Office Administration, Healthcare Administration, or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum four (4) years of progressively responsible administrative experience, preferably in a healthcare, research, academic, professional services, or technology transfer environment.
• Demonstrated experience managing complex calendars, coordinating meetings, and providing administrative support to managers and senior leaders.
• Experience working with electronic document management systems, databases, and workflow tools. Experience with Wellspring, Adobe Sign, or similar systems is considered an asset.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines with a high degree of accuracy.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to maintaining accurate records and documentation.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to interact effectively with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders.
• Proven customer service orientation and ability to exercise professionalism, tact, discretion, and confidentiality.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams.
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a collaborative team environment.
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills, initiative, and ability to adapt to evolving priorities and operational needs.

Additional Information

In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world, UHN offers a wide range of benefits, 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 UHN's 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.At University Health Network (UHN), artificial intelligence technologies may be used to assist in the screening, assessment, and selection of candidates for this position.

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.