Remote Administrative assistant Jobs in Etobicoke, ON

Job Description

Job Description

Are you an experienced office administrator ready to make a meaningful impact in a dynamic environment?

If so, we’re seeking a motivated, organized and detail-oriented individual to join our team as full-time Administrative Assistant.  This role is essential to the success of our work at POGO, providing a wide range of administrative support.

As an Administrative Assistant, you will be a key professional who keeps the wheels of our work turning. From organization to coordination to general support, our team relies on your expertise so that collectively, we can make a significant impact for children with cancer and their families in Ontario.

About POGO :

POGO partners to achieve an excellent childhood cancer care system for children, youth, their families, survivors, and healthcare teams in Ontario and beyond. POGO champions childhood cancer care, and as the collective voice of this community, is the official advisor to Ontario's Ministry of Health on children's cancer control and treatment. POGO is a non-profit organization with charitable status.

POGO is a great place to grow your career and support the advancement of the childhood cancer system in Ontario. We offer a highly flexible work environment, great benefits and an inclusive team culture that values your contributions.

Responsibilities :

Serve as a front-line point of contact and a positive representative for POGO with external stakeholders, including volunteer committees, clinicians, vendors, attendees, and others

Support program teams in delivering on milestones and priorities with day-to-day administrative and operational tasks

Assist in the preparation and scheduling of meetings, including agendas, logistics, minutes, and action items

Prepare, edit and format documents including correspondence, reports, presentations

Support in planning and organizing events, special functions, conferences and other activities including managing travel arrangements and other logistics

Provide on-site support during events, including setup, breakdown, and coordination of staff and volunteers

Assist with invoicing, expense reporting and other financially related administrative activities

Ensure the privacy and security of personal health and confidential information

Participate in special projects, assignments and program initiatives

Qualifications :

3-5 years of relevant work experience in an office administrative position, ideally within a healthcare, not-for-profit or public sector setting

Completion of college degree / diploma

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Detail oriented and able to work with a high degree of accuracy

Demonstrated organizational skills and flexibility, coupled with ability to prioritize a diverse workload and ensure timelines are met

Demonstrated project tracking skills

Self-direction and the ability to creatively problem solve, gather and summarize information

Excellent interpersonal skills and relationship-building capabilities, and the ability to interact with external stakeholders, staff and leaders in the organization

Analytical, critical-thinking skills

Able to work independently and as part of a collaborative team

Experience with Asana Project Management tool is an asset

Experience with REDCap survey and database management is an asset

Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive and confidential information

Advanced proficiency in the use of MS Office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

What we offer :

Hybrid work model (employees are required to work from our Toronto office for 2 days / week)

A competitive compensation package including comprehensive health benefits

3 weeks of paid vacation time

Participation in a defined pension plan with Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)

To apply, please include a cover letter with your resume.

We believe diverse perspectives strengthen our ability to deliver on our mission, and that to achieve our vision of excellence requires an environment in which everyone feels welcomed and valued, including our team, and those we serve and with whom we work.

POGO is committed to meeting the accessibility needs of all applicants throughout the recruiting and selection process. Please let us know about any accommodation and / or support requirements.

For more information visit :

• Facebook / LinkedIn : @PediatricOncologyGroupofOntario (POGO)
• Twitter / Instagram : @pogo4kids

We gratefully appreciate all interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

POGO is working in partnership with HR à la carte for our recruitment efforts.

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