Clerical Assistant

University Health Network; Toronto; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare institution as a Clerical Assistant. This role involves key clerical duties, supporting the Genetics Program at the Princess Margaret Hospital. Ideal candidates will demonstrate strong organizational and communication skills, and possess Grade 12 completion with relevant experience. This position provides a great opportunity for growth in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Competitive offer packages

Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan

Close access to Transit

Flexible work environment

Opportunities for development and promotions

Corporate discounts

Qualifications

• Completion of Grade 12 or recognized equivalent.
• Six months recent related experience.
• Experience in Microsoft Office environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performing clerical processing activities.
• Providing support with electronic and paper information filing.
• Maintaining information systems and formats.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management skills

Communication skills

Education

Completion of Grade 12

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Company Description

UHN is Canada’s #1 hospital and the world’s #1 publicly funded hospital. With 10 sites and more than 44,000 TeamUHN members, 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, education and patient care. UHN has the largest hospital-based research program in Canada, with major research in neurosciences, cardiology, transplantation, oncology, surgical innovation, infectious diseases, genomic medicine and rehabilitation medicine. UHN is a research hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto.

Company Description

UHN is Canada’s #1 hospital and the world’s #1 publicly funded hospital. With 10 sites and more than 44,000 TeamUHN members, 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, education and patient care. UHN has the largest hospital-based research program in Canada, with major research in neurosciences, cardiology, transplantation, oncology, surgical innovation, infectious diseases, genomic medicine and rehabilitation medicine. UHN is a research hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto.

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

www.uhn.ca

Job Description

Union: Non Union

Number of Vacancies: 1

Site: Princess Margaret Hospital

Department: Genetics Program

Work Model: On-Site

Reports to: Manager

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Shifts: Days

Status: Contract - 6-months

Closing Date: July 1, 2025

Position Summary

Duties

• Performing clerical processing activities
• Namely, providing support with the maintenance of electronic and paper information filing/retrieval methods, systems and/or formats
  

Qualifications

• Completion of Grade 12 or recognized equivalent
• Six (6) months recent related experience
• Previous on-the-job computer/word processing and database software experience
• Experience in a Microsoft Office software environment, preferred
• Experience working in a health care environment, an asset
• Good organizational and time management skills
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to produce work in accordance with Hospital standards
• Ability to perform routine work independently
• General knowledge of processes, procedures and standards
• Knowledge of medical terminology an asset
  
  
  

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 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
• Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP https://hoopp.com/)
• 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.

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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Administrative

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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