The Canadian Hearing Society (CHS) has an exciting opening for an Administrative Assistant to Senior Management who will be responsible for providing confidential and sensitive administrative support in a fast-paced environment.
The successful candidate will have the administrative, organizational and communication skills needed to manage the senior management offices with confidence, autonomy and independence. The Administrative Assistant will use discretion and judgement to resolve issues and take a lead role in developing and implementing administrative process improvement projects.
CHS is the industry-leading provider of services and products that enable Deaf and hard of hearing Canadians to overcome barriers. We are the largest and only Accredited organization of its kind in North America. Building on its 80-year history and following a remarkable and ambitious turnaround, CHS is a modern, progressive and professional organization well-positioned for growth both nationally and internationally.
Key Skills Required:
- Minimum of three years administrative assistant experience, supporting senior management
- Three-year Advanced Diploma in Office Administration or equivalent
- Proficiency in MS Office Suite, Internet, Outlook, and social media
- Excellent interpersonal skills with demonstrable judgement and tact with dealing with both internal and external contacts
- Excellent organizational, communication and presentation skills
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving and decision making skills
- Ability to work under pressure and respond to shifting priorities, multi-task, and meet deadlines
- Demonstrated sensitivity to working in a culturally diverse environment
- Strong attention to detail
- Ability to record the minutes and report the proceedings of various departmental and committee meetings
- Previous public sector, not-for-profit or healthcare experience is an asset
- Ability to work with minimal supervision and make informed decisions if necessary
Interested in finding out more? Click on the link below for the full job description.
CLOSING DATE: External - Until Filled
In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), CHS will provide accommodation, accessible formats and communication supports for the interview upon request.
Email Resume and Cover Letter to: careers@chs.ca
Subject Line: Competition #2019-073
Please email your resume and cover letter as an attachment or paste the Cover letter and resume into the body of the email. Remember to put the competition number in the subject line. Thank you for your application.
THE CANADIAN HEARING SOCIETY SUPPORTS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION HIRING PROCESS FOR CULTURALLY DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING APPLICANTS.
