Summer Student - Cancer Clinic

Humber River Health; Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Humber River Health as a Summer Student in the Cancer Clinic team. Support patients with the Your Voice Matters survey and assist with symptom screening. This temporary full-time position offers valuable experience in a dynamic healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in post-secondary education.
• Previous administrative or customer service experience required.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients arriving for their cancer clinic appointments.
• Assist patients with completing the ESAS tool on digital platforms.
• Monitor ESAS and survey completion rates throughout the pilot.

Skills

Communication

Customer Service

Organizational Skills

Attention to Detail

Multitasking

Education

Post-secondary education

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Humber River Health. Lighting New Ways In Healthcare.

Since opening our doors in 2015 as North America’s first fully digital hospital, we remain unwavering in our belief that we can change the hospital where we work, the community where we live, and the world of healthcare beyond our borders. Serving a community of 850,000 residents in North West Toronto, equity, inclusivity, and active participation in the North West Toronto Ontario Health Team are key initiatives important to our team. At Humber River Health, we use a custom combination of technology and clinical expertise to rebuild elements of care. We make technology work for staff and physicians, giving them more time to spend with patients, eliminating inefficiencies, and reducing the chance of errors. Humber River Health is formally affiliated with both the University of Toronto and Queen’s University and is committed to becoming a community academic hospital. Our research strategy is framed around clinical excellence, optimizing care through technology, and community connection.

We are actively making a renaissance in healthcare. Join our dynamic team and lead the way as we continue our journey towards high-reliability care!

Current Opportunity: Summer Student – Cancer Clinic Team

We are seeking a compassionate and tech-savvy summer student to support our Cancer Clinic team by assisting with the implementation of the Your Voice Matters (YVM) cancer patient experience survey and patient symptom screening (ESAS). Some patients face challenges in completing these assessments independently due to language barriers, health literacy, or technology limitations, and we need your support to help them.

Position Details

• Employment Status: Temporary Full Time
• Duration: June, July & August 2025
• Hours of Work: Days, Monday - Friday
• Location: Humber River Health, Wilson Site (onsite)
• Labour Group: Non-Union
• Reporting Relationship: Manager, Oncology Daycare (Cancer Clinic)

Responsibilities

1. Greet patients arriving for their cancer clinic appointments.
2. Assist patients with completing the ESAS tool on digital platforms.
3. Facilitate completion of patient satisfaction surveys in the clinic.
4. Guide patients to the appropriate clinical staff after assessment completion.
5. Monitor ESAS and survey completion rates throughout the pilot and present findings to leadership for future planning.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in post-secondary education.
• Previous administrative or customer service experience required.
• Experience with electronic records or scanning preferred.
• Local residents from North West Toronto are especially encouraged to apply; preference given to local applicants.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Capacity to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced environment.

Why Join Humber River Health?

We are proud to be recognized as one of Greater Toronto’s Top Employers. Our culture is built on evidence-based leadership, staff engagement, and a commitment to high-quality patient care. As part of the Toronto Academic Health Science Network, we are involved in research and academic collaborations. We value diversity and encourage applicants from all backgrounds, including Indigenous peoples, racialized groups, seniors, persons with disabilities, women, and 2SLGBTQ+ individuals. Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process and employment. Please contact our recruitment team for support.