Senior Administrative Assistant

William Osler Health System; Brampton; On-site; CAD 62,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Brampton is seeking an Administrative Assistant to manage the Chief of Obstetrics and Gynecology’s schedule and facilitate meetings. The ideal candidate will have a college degree in business administration and two to three years of experience as an administrative assistant. You will work in a fast-paced environment, handling communications and documentation while contributing to patient care initiatives.

Qualifications

• Two to three years experience as an administrative assistant.
• Experience in conducting background research and internet searches.
• Required to travel between and work at all Osler sites.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Chief of Obstetrics and Gynecology’s schedule.
• Prepare and communicate meeting agendas and take meeting minutes.
• Conduct background research and compile data and information.

Skills

Advanced proficiency with office software, specifically Microsoft Office

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Exceptional organizational and time management skills

Problem-solving and judgment capabilities

Demonstrated diplomacy in dealings with others

Education

College degree/certificate in business administration

Job description

Company Description

One of Canada's Best Diversity Employers and Greater Toronto's Top Employers for many consecutive years, William Osler Health System (Osler) provides a safe and supportive health care network to grow your career. Osler is nationally recognized for its commitment to patient safety and is Accredited with Exemplary Standing, the highest rating a Canadian hospital can receive. As a major Ontario hospital system, and home to some of the biggest specialty and emergency departments in the country, Osler serves the 1.3 million residents of Brampton, Etobicoke and surrounding communities. We are proud to offer you incredible exposure to best-in-class health care delivery and challenging hands-on opportunities to stay at the top of your game.

A hospital system built for and by the community, we continue to expand our services to meet the needs of a growing population, creating opportunities for increased hands-on skills development, cross-department training and promotional opportunities. Guided by our accomplished senior leadership team, together we are driving our vision of world-class health care inspired by our people and communities.

At Osler, we invest in careers that go beyond where health care professionals like you can achieve their goals and find deep personal and professional fulfillment. Join our team today!

Accountabilities

Job Description

• Manage the Chief of Obstetrics and Gynecology’s schedule, initiating the rescheduling of meetings to address urgent situations
• Prepare and communicate meeting agendas and take meeting minutes
• Schedule complex multi-party meetings, including audio-visual equipment and catering services as required, and liaise with external parties
• Format or prepare documents, reports, spreadsheets and presentations
• Develop memorandums and compose correspondence
• Conduct background research and compile data and information
• Develop and maintains paper and electronic filing systems, including filing of confidential information
• Collect, organize and report clinical/administrative data
• Assist and respond to public inquiries and complaints from patients, including coordination or responses to complaint investigation as required
• Process finance expense forms to maintain accountability; process stipends, etc.
• Process payroll for selected program staff
• Investigate budgetary and financial issues on behalf of the Chief/Site Chiefs
• Coordinate and support department rounds and quality of care and business meetings
• Coordinate program or department submissions for regular events, such as the education events and Accreditation, and participation of staff in mandatory training sessions
• Facilitate physician recruitment (arranging interviews, privileges, follow ups and references)
• Facilitate orientation of new physicians to the department (computer training, buddy shifts, parking, tour, obtaining ID badge)
• Coordinate the revisions of contracts and other departmental documents
• Procure and orders supplies and equipment, and manage storage and facilitate maintenance of items

Qualifications

• College degree/certificate in business administration, health care administration or related field
• Two to three years experience as an administrative assistant
• Advanced proficiency with office software, specifically Microsoft Office, the internet and electronic data management systems
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to interact with all levels of employees as a team player
• Experience in conducting background research and internet searches
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills within a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrated ability to maintain a fast work pace, while managing multiple priorities with strict deadlines while maintaining a positive attitude
• Demonstrated diplomacy in dealings with others even when responding to tight deadlines
• Problem-solving and judgment capabilities
• Enthusiastic about learning and adapting to changing responsibilities
• Demonstrated interest in learning the objectives of the program or department in order to add value to the operations
• Required to travel between and work at all Osler sites
• Flexibility to meet the needs of a fast-paced department
• Demonstrate Osler's Values of Respect, Excellence, Service, Compassion, Innovation and Collaboration

Additional Information

Hours: Currently days onsite (subject to change in accordance with operational requirements)

Annual Salary

• Minimum: $62,029.50
• Maximum: $77,532.00

Application deadline: October 29, 2025

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