Executive Assistant

This is an award-winning, accredited Children’s Mental Health Centre that is a multi-service, non-profit, unionized, community agency located in the east end of Toronto.

The Centre is committed to nurturing empowerment, independence and growth for young pregnant and parenting women, children and families in a non-judgmental, inclusive environment by providing a residential care and treatment program

Advantages

• Flexible work hours
• located in East York
• one hour paid lunch
• Lot of networking

Responsibilities

Reporting to the President & Chief Executive Officer (CEO), the Executive Assistant (EA) provides executive support to the CEO.

The EA serves as the primary point of contact for internal and external constituencies on all matters related to the CEO office.

The EA is the key liaison and support to the Board of Directors, its standing committees, and Corporate

Leadership Team. The EA leads and ensures the effective and efficient operation of the CEO office and board governance functions.

The EA is a highly competent individual with the ability to exercise good judgment in a variety of situations,strong written and verbal communication, administrative and organizational skills, and the ability to effectively manage multiple priorities and a wide variety of activities and confidential matters with discretion.

Supervisioning for 2 receptionists staff in 2 locations

Qualifications

University degree in business administration, communications, or a related field, or an acceptable combination of education and progressively responsible experience.

5 years’ direct experience in supporting senior managers and Board in a not-for profit community-based setting.

Excellent organizational and time management skills.

Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise good judgement.

Familiarity with applicable data privacy law.

Good working knowledge of meeting procedures and rules of order.

Expert knowledge in Microsoft Office applications : Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook.

Attention to detail and high level of accuracy

Strong knowledge of general office procedure (scheduling, travel arrangements, etc.).

Meticulous records retention, filing and database skills.

Superior multitasking skills, and ability to prioritize with minimal supervision.

General budgeting skills and ability to interpret and implement organization policies and procedures.

Strong interpersonal and verbal skills, and ability to communicate effectively and build relationships with staff, Board members, external partners and donors.

Resourcefulness, flexibility and positive professional work attitude.

Strong customer service orientation.

Summary

The Centre offers a dynamic work environment and career advancement opportunities. The successful candidate must have a negative criminal reference check and vulnerable sector screening as a condition of employment.

If you are interested please apply now!

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