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NU13-2026-07-29 Administrative Assistant
Competition Number
NU13-2026-07-29
Posting Date + Time
2026-07-27 - 2:00 PM
Closing Date + Time
2026-08-02 - 11:59 PM
Job Category
Management & Administration
Department
Community Programs
Description
Position Summary
Provides administrative support to the Executive and Leadership Teams. The role provides administrative coordination and communication to support the delivery of operational priorities of the organization. The Administrative Assistant performs a variety of administrative and clerical tasks, and supporting various team with daily operations.
Position Relationships
Reports to the Executive Vice-President & Chief Financial Officer. Will work with and may support members of the Executive Team, Leadership Team, committees, staff, clients and various outside organizations in the course of carrying out daily activities.
Duties:
- Provide administrative support for assigned committees, including: compiling and preparing information, invitations, agenda development, minute taking, editing, correspondence, reports and other documentation.
- Prepare correspondence and reports as directed, as well as, sort, review and store various documents.
- Coordinate revisions to documents such as operational manuals, policies and procedures, and ensure storage physically and electronically as appropriate.
- Use Outlook calendar to manage meeting requests, tasks, follow up flagging, etc. to ensure deadlines are met.
- Perform data entry, manage databases and general reports as directed.
- Work with other Administrative Support Staff and acts as back up for Executive Assistant and for other routine administrative matters.
- Other duties may be assigned and may not be limited to the scope of an individual department.
Qualifications:
- Diploma in Office Administration or equivalent required.
- Medical Terminology course preferred.
- Minimum three years of experience in an Administrative Assistant role preferred.
- Proficiency in MS Office (MS Excel, MS Word, and MS Outlook, in particular).
- Experience in a healthcare environment preferred.
- Experience in document management systems.
- Initiative, sound judgment and attention to detail.
- An excellent, compassionate care experience, every time.
- Work independently and be self-directed in a fast paced and dynamic environment.
- Strong organizational and communication skills, effectively prioritizing tasks to produce high-quality work within deadlines while remaining adaptable and flexible.
- Excellent time management skills and ability to prioritize work and manage multiple projects effectively under minimal supervision.
- Maintain staff & patient/resident confidentiality.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
- Exceptional Attendance required.
- Must adhere to all policies, procedures, and standards of behaviour of the organization.
This posting is for an existing vacancy.
Deep River and District Health (DRDH) is committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible, and respectful workplace that values equity, diversity, inclusion, and anti-racism. We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including but not limited to Indigenous peoples, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2S+ individuals, and those from equity-deserving communities.
In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), DRDH is committed to providing accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection, and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities. If you require accommodation at any stage, please notify us in advance so that appropriate arrangements can be made to meet your needs.
Please note that artificial intelligence (AI) is not used in the review or assessment of applicants. All applications are reviewed and considered by trained human resources personnel and hiring managers.
Positions are based onsite in Deep River, Ontario.
Please note: All DRDH applicants must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in order to be considered for any staff or volunteer opportunities. Upon hiring, all applicants must provide government issued documentation of a valid medical contraindication or other reasonable consideration pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code.
