Administrative Assistant

Department: Faculty of Community Services - CERC in Health Equity and Community Wellbeing

Position supervisor: Manager - Operations, Partnerships and Data

Contract length: 4 months (possibility for extension)

Hours of work per week: 14 hours (Tuesdays and Wednesdays)

Position type: Non-Union Casual (NUC)

Rate of pay: $21

Location: Toronto, Canada (please note there is no remote possibility for this position)

About Toronto Metropolitan University (formerly Ryerson University)

At the intersection of mind and action, Toronto Metropolitan University is on a transformative path to become Canada’s leading comprehensive innovation university. Integral to this path is the placement of equity, diversity and inclusion as fundamental to our institutional culture. Our current academic plan outlines each as core values and we work to embed them in all that we do.

As an employer, we are working towards a people first culture and are proud to have been selected as one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers and a Greater Toronto’s Top Employer for 2015, 2016, 2017 and 2018.

About the Canada Excellence Research Chair (CERC) in Health Equity and Community Wellbeing

The opportunity

Administrative Assistant will provide administrative support to the Operations, Partnerships and Data Manager by researching, organizing and managing information as it relates to the priorities of the program. The Administrative Assistant will assist in delegated tasks to ensure an organized and efficient schedule and flow of information. Additionally, the Administrative Assistant will support the goals, objectives and special projects of the Research Program by liaising with Research Staff as needed.

**Qualifications**

• Preferably enrolled in or recently graduated from a degree or postgraduate program in Business, Finance or equivalent experience
• Exceptional interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
• Proven ability to prioritize work in an efficient and organized manner.
• Highly developed evaluative and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated high level of judgment, tact and diplomacy in interacting with a wide variety of internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to work well independently and within a team environment.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with many interruptions and multiple priorities.
• Demonstrates commitment and actions in advancing equity, diversity and inclusion objectives

What’s in it for you?

• Hands-on experience in Research Management for a world-renowned research program.
• Exposure to community-driven health equity initiatives and interdisciplinary research.
• Opportunities to develop your skills in HR Processes, strategic financial planning, and stakeholder engagement.
• Mentorship and networking opportunities within a diverse and inclusive team.

How to apply

• a brief CV (2 pages)
• cover letter that clearly indicates your why you are interested in this position (1-2 pages)
• two potential references (references will be contacted for preferred applicants only)

Toronto Metropolitan University’s commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion

• Toronto Metropolitan University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), and aims to ensure that independence, dignity, integration and equality of opportunity are embedded in all aspects of the university culture.
• We will provide an accessible experience for applicants, students, employees, and members of the Toronto Metropolitan University community. We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the recruitment process. If you have restrictions that need to be accommodated to fully participate in any phase of the recruitment process, please reach out to to Human Resources:

• Current employees can contact HR by logging into AskHR to submit a request.
• All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.