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The Ontario Medical Association (OMA) advocates for and supports doctors, seeking to strengthen their leadership role in caring for patients. We continually seek to be the trusted voice in transforming Ontario’s health-care system by courageously pursuing best practices, new ideas, solutions, and opportunities to improve.
Job summary
The Executive Assistant plays a key role in enhancing the effectiveness of the Vice President of OMA Insurance. This role is responsible for optimizing executive time and priorities to ensure focus on high-impact initiatives that drive organizational success.
To succeed, you’ll need a strong understanding of the executives’ goals and the broader organizational context. You will act as a strategic partner—proactively anticipating needs, managing complex and confidential matters, and representing the department to internal and external stakeholders.
We’re looking for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, demonstrates sound judgment, and excels in communication, organization, and problem-solving.
How you will make a difference
Providing administrative support to the VP and Second-in-Charge (2iC) of OMA insurance, managing schedules, arranging appointments, meetings, business travel and accommodations, expense processing, coordinating conference room/off-site venue set-ups and catering, and recording and compiling meeting minutes
Handling correspondence, mail, phone calls, emails and other communications as requested, plus photocopying, faxing, scanning, and filing of documents
Coordinating meeting logistics, including ensuring corresponding documents are prepared and readily available with adequate time for the executive to prepare for the meeting
Providing administrative support for assigned committees, including preparing draft agendas, presentations, ensuring all documents are prepared to organizational standards and submitted before the deadline, attending meetings as required, drafting minutes for review, following up on action items, and submitting approved minutes for archiving
Supporting the development of annual department work plans and calendar of activities to ensure alignment and effective execution of plans
Responding to inquiries and requests from OMA management and staff, business partners, members, external consultants, and vendors, answering, screening, and directing calls, handling routine queries and issues, and redirecting others as required, and ensuring messages and requests are clearly understood and communicated to relevant parties
Developing, establishing, and maintaining appropriate information tracking systems, including electronic file systems
Tracking and processing expenditures for the executive and department
Providing support to department budget management process by gathering and verifying information, coordinating with OMA support with other departments, and has input in the process
Assisting with onboarding new staff to the department
Committing to and demonstrating the values of the OMA in all actions and behaviours, setting a high example for others within the organization
Requirements that are important to us
Community College Diploma in business/office administration or equivalent
Six to nine years relevant experience
Extensive proficiency using computers and standard software programs (e.g., Microsoft Office, Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.). Ability to adapt and learn new software
High level of organization for self and others, including a high level of detail orientation
Very strong project planning and time management skills
Ability to communicate effectively and respectfully in any situation
Problem-solving orientation, with a focus on pro-active mitigation
Proficient writing and proofreading skills with the ability to draft/edit communication including emails, memorandums and letters
Capacity to record and develop meeting minutes and high-level professional documents, accurately and efficiently
Task oriented with the ability to manage multiple and often competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
Takes initiative in the role utilizing critical thinking and problem-solving skills within minimal direction
Exhibits a positive, productive, and professional demeanor in all situations
Able to adapt and support organizational change and work with ambiguity
The OMA has moved to a permanent hybrid work environment. As such, the individual in this position will be required to work a minimum number of days in our Toronto office.
What do we have to offer you?
A work environment whose values are to be respectful, bold, responsive, and transparent in our work and our behaviours
A fantastic opportunity to grow with the team and help shape the strategic direction of the OMA, its members and the health-care system
An organization that is committed to the equity, diversity and inclusion principles of humility, accountability, collaboration, courage and integrity
A commitment to growth and development through paid professional development and continuous in-house learning
A friendly and flexible hybrid work environment
Competitive salary and bonus program
Exceptional group benefits package, including a spending account and a robust wellness program
An organization that has been recognized as a Greater Toronto’s Top Employers for five consecutive years.
As a condition of employment, OMA conducts background checks and reference checks for all open positions.
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The Ontario Medical Association is strongly committed to diversity within its community and welcomes applications from racialized persons/persons of colour, women, Indigenous People of North America, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2S+ persons, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas. In accordance with the AODA Act, accommodation will be provided throughout the recruitment process to applicants with disabilities.
