Job Description

Through its core values of Courage, Respect and Excellence, CAMH is implementing its Strategic Plan: Connected CAMH, to transform lives, ignite innovation and discovery, revolutionize education and drive social change. CAMH is more than a hospital, it is a cause. CAMH is on a mission to change the way society thinks about and responds to mental illness. They aim to eliminate prejudice and discrimination and shape a world where mental illness is central to our healthcare system – a world where Mental Health is Health.

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Reporting to the Manager Executive Office, we are seeking a full-time, permanent Executive Assistant (EA) who will provide confidential executive-level administrative support to the CEO and will assist the Manager in the support of the Board of Trustees. The successful candidate will work with the Manager Executive Office and other staff on core administrative tasks such as the creation and maintenance of file systems, database management, organizing meetings, connecting effectively with corporate services (IT, People & Experience, Facilities, Maintenance and Finance), as well as providing assistance on a wide range of organizational and departmental projects. Other responsibilities include, but are not limited to, preparing correspondence, supply management, preparing presentations, support to Executive Leadership team as needed and other duties as assigned. This position requires a high degree of confidentiality and discretion. An integral part of this job is liaising effectively with both internal and external stakeholders and being comfortable working with people and systems within and outside of CAMH such as health care or educational institutions, government departments and others. The successful candidate will be creative, able to multi-task and support a workplace that embraces diversity and encourages teamwork. This position is located at 100 Stokes Street on our Queen Street campus and is a hybrid role with a minimum of 3 days onsite.

Job Requirements

You will possess a Bachelors Degree or Community College diploma/certificate in a related field, plus three to five years of senior level administrative experience within the community/public sector. Candidates are expected to have a minimum of 5 years of supporting Board and Board Sub Committees. As you will be supporting the Manager Executive Office and the CEO’s schedule, amongst other things, experience in an executive administrative role is considered an asset. The successful candidate will have superior computer, organizational and communication skills, tact, diplomacy and sound judgement. You must be able to work independently with minimal supervision within a dynamic team, where problem-solving ability and enthusiasm will be highly valued. You should have experience working on special projects and be flexible with regard to types of tasks assigned and with initiative to develop new projects. Ability to work under pressure and deal with conflicting priorities and deadlines is critical to the role. Well-developed computer skills are essential, including advanced expertise in the use of the Microsoft Office suite of applications (with advanced level PowerPoint skills), Adobe Acrobat Professional and related software combined with an ability to learn new applications quickly. The successful candidate must be proficient at written communication and oral presentation; minute-taking skills are necessary. Computer testing will be required. Experience working with clients, staff and organizations serving diverse groups is an asset. Bilingualism (French/English) and/or proficiency in a second language would be an asset.

Please Note: This full-time, permanent position is NOT part of any Bargaining Unit.