Administrative Assistant - Forensic Service - Clinical Programs
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About the role
Job Description
Through its core values ofCourage, 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 HealthisHealth.**
To learn more about CAMH, please visit their website at:www.camh.ca.
To view our Land Acknowledgment, please clickhere****.
The Forensic Service at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health is seeking a full-time, permanent Administrative Assistant to support the program’s clinical and academic leadership, including the Chief of the Division. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to an active and high-performing team while engaging in a diverse range of responsibilities that interface administration, clinical care, and project support.
The role involves liaising with internal and external stakeholders and collaborators, and supporting divisional operations and strategic initiatives. Key responsibilities include calendar management and meeting coordination; preparation and management of confidential materials; event planning; payroll processing and financial account support; coordination of physician recruitment, contracts, and reappointment processes; onboarding and space management, tracking data; preparation of correspondence, reports, presentations, and manuscripts; and project coordination for divisional initiatives.
The successful candidate will contribute to a workplace that values diversity, encourages collaboration, and complies with all applicable health, safety, regulatory, and legislative requirements. This role requires the ability to work independently with minimal supervision in a dynamic environment while contributing positively to a collaborative administrative team. This position is located at the Queen Street Site.
Job Requirements
The successful candidate will have a post-secondary Certificate or Diploma in Office Administration or a related discipline, along with a minimum of three – five years of experience providing administrative support to senior leadership, preferably within healthcare or academic environments.
This position requires initiative, professionalism, maturity, and a high degree of discretion and confidentiality. The ideal candidate is self-motivated, detail-oriented, and proactive, with strong organizational, problem-solving, and multitasking abilities. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong interpersonal skills, and sound judgment are essential.
The candidate must demonstrate the ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing priorities. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Access) is required. Knowledge of medical terminology is considered an asset. Experience conducting literature searches and synthesizing information from publications is preferred. The ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds is required. Bilingualism (French/English) or proficiency in a second language is considered an asset.
Compensation & Benefits:
-Hiring Salary Range:$53,230.40 – $66,538.00 per year (based on qualifications and experience) -Full Salary Range:$53,230.40 – $79,845.60 per year (reflecting potential growth within the role) -CAMH Benefits Package: Includes extended health and dental coverage,HOOPP defined benefit pension plan, paid vacation and sick leave, and professional development opportunities.
This role offers job stability, career development, and the chance to contribute to meaningful healthcare initiatives that improve patient and community well-being.
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About CAMH
The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) is Canada's largest mental health and addiction teaching hospital. CAMH combines clinical care, research, education, policy development and health promotion to help transform the lives of people affected by mental health and addiction issues.
As a teaching hospital, CAMH provides education, training, internships and residencies for students. People training to work in the health care field, including psychiatrists, psychologists, pharmacists, nurses, occupational therapists, social workers and laboratory technologists, come to CAMH for practical experience.
We believe that Mental Health is Health, and through our work we are building a movement for social change: raising awareness, challenging prejudice, and advocating for public policies that support mental health.
Please note that our social media channels are not monitored 24/7. If you are experiencing thoughts of suicide, you are deserving of help - visit www.camh.ca/gethelp for more information. If you feel safe in the moment, follow up with your family physician or care team. If you require immediate, in-person emergency care, call 911, or go to your nearest emergency department.
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Administrative Assistant - Forensic Service - Clinical Programs
Top Benefits
About the role
Job Description
Through its core values ofCourage, 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 HealthisHealth.**
To learn more about CAMH, please visit their website at:www.camh.ca.
To view our Land Acknowledgment, please clickhere****.
The Forensic Service at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health is seeking a full-time, permanent Administrative Assistant to support the program’s clinical and academic leadership, including the Chief of the Division. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to an active and high-performing team while engaging in a diverse range of responsibilities that interface administration, clinical care, and project support.
The role involves liaising with internal and external stakeholders and collaborators, and supporting divisional operations and strategic initiatives. Key responsibilities include calendar management and meeting coordination; preparation and management of confidential materials; event planning; payroll processing and financial account support; coordination of physician recruitment, contracts, and reappointment processes; onboarding and space management, tracking data; preparation of correspondence, reports, presentations, and manuscripts; and project coordination for divisional initiatives.
The successful candidate will contribute to a workplace that values diversity, encourages collaboration, and complies with all applicable health, safety, regulatory, and legislative requirements. This role requires the ability to work independently with minimal supervision in a dynamic environment while contributing positively to a collaborative administrative team. This position is located at the Queen Street Site.
Job Requirements
The successful candidate will have a post-secondary Certificate or Diploma in Office Administration or a related discipline, along with a minimum of three – five years of experience providing administrative support to senior leadership, preferably within healthcare or academic environments.
This position requires initiative, professionalism, maturity, and a high degree of discretion and confidentiality. The ideal candidate is self-motivated, detail-oriented, and proactive, with strong organizational, problem-solving, and multitasking abilities. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong interpersonal skills, and sound judgment are essential.
The candidate must demonstrate the ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing priorities. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Access) is required. Knowledge of medical terminology is considered an asset. Experience conducting literature searches and synthesizing information from publications is preferred. The ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds is required. Bilingualism (French/English) or proficiency in a second language is considered an asset.
Compensation & Benefits:
-Hiring Salary Range:$53,230.40 – $66,538.00 per year (based on qualifications and experience) -Full Salary Range:$53,230.40 – $79,845.60 per year (reflecting potential growth within the role) -CAMH Benefits Package: Includes extended health and dental coverage,HOOPP defined benefit pension plan, paid vacation and sick leave, and professional development opportunities.
This role offers job stability, career development, and the chance to contribute to meaningful healthcare initiatives that improve patient and community well-being.
Not the right fit? Search for Administrative Assistant jobs in Toronto, ON
About CAMH
The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) is Canada's largest mental health and addiction teaching hospital. CAMH combines clinical care, research, education, policy development and health promotion to help transform the lives of people affected by mental health and addiction issues.
As a teaching hospital, CAMH provides education, training, internships and residencies for students. People training to work in the health care field, including psychiatrists, psychologists, pharmacists, nurses, occupational therapists, social workers and laboratory technologists, come to CAMH for practical experience.
We believe that Mental Health is Health, and through our work we are building a movement for social change: raising awareness, challenging prejudice, and advocating for public policies that support mental health.
Please note that our social media channels are not monitored 24/7. If you are experiencing thoughts of suicide, you are deserving of help - visit www.camh.ca/gethelp for more information. If you feel safe in the moment, follow up with your family physician or care team. If you require immediate, in-person emergency care, call 911, or go to your nearest emergency department.