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!
Job Description
The Administrative Assistant will provide administrative requirements including the coordination of calendars, preparation of meeting materials and file management for the Molecular Biology/Advanced Diagnostics team.
Accountabilities:
Prepare and communicate meeting agendas and take meeting minutes
Prepare standard forms and department templates
Schedule multi-party meetings, including audio-visual equipment and catering services as required
Maintain electronic data storage for records, documents and correspondence, including filing of confidential information
Investigate budgetary, payroll and financial issues, and prepare summary reports
Prepare, process, and track invoices and purchasing requests
Coordinate program or department submissions for events, such as the budgeting process and Accreditation
Prepare the submission of travel and expense claims, credit card statements, cheque requests, invoices, bi-weekly payroll information, etc.
Draft memorandums, letters and email correspondence and prepare routine reports for submission to the Ministry
Schedule group or departmental training sessions
Assist and respond to service enquiries from Osler/Headwaters Health Care Centre staff, physicians and the public
Track laboratory services data and maintain internal usage logs
Organize departmental rounds
Perform administrative duties including invoicing and tracking study payments as they relate to various ongoing research projects;
Draft grant proposals for public and private research grants;
Draft study reports and manuscripts for publication;
Assist with manuscript preparation for submission to peer reviewed publications/journals;
Liaise with research collaborators, laboratory and administrative staff as required;
Qualifications
Possess college diploma/certificate in office administration
One to two years of experience as an administrative assistant
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office, the internet and electronic data management
Excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to interact with staff, trades, physicians and external parties all levels, as a team player
Exceptional organizational and time management skills within a fast-paced environment
Demonstrated ability to maintain a fast work pace, managing multiple priorities with strict deadlines while maintaining a positive attitude
Demonstrated diplomacy in working with others, employing a cooperative approach with a focus on customer service
Creative problem-solving skills and ability to exercise good judgment without direction
Enthusiastic about learning and adapting to changing responsibilities
Demonstrated interest in advancing the effectiveness of the division
Must be able to travel between Osler sites
Must demonstrate Osler's Values of Respect, Excellence, Service, Compassion, Innovation and Collaboration
Additional Information
Hours: Currently days, Monday to Friday but must be available to attend hospital sites after hours and during emergencies (subject to change in accordance with operational requirements)
Salary:
Minimum: $28.10 per hour
Maximum: $35.12 per hour
Internal application deadline: [November 14, 2025]
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Osler values inclusivity and diversity in the workplace. We welcome and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds. We are committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. If you require an accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please notify Human Resources at [email protected].
While we thank all applicants, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Any information obtained during the course of recruitment will be used for employment recruitment purposes only, and not for any other purpose.
