Job Description

At Guelph General Hospital, we are committed to our Mission of Together, a healthier community for everyone.
Living our values is important here and if you want to join a team that is compassionate, inclusive, respectful, collaborative and inspired, you can see more details about the position currently available below.
Current Rate of Pay: Min $29.69- Max $33.74
Current Shifts: Days
Position Summary:
This position reports to the Director of HR, OD, EHS and Volunteer Services. The Administrative Assistant provides administrative support to others while being responsible for coordinating their own body of work in a fast paced, dynamic and ever-changing environment. This includes managing multiple priorities simultaneously, while providing timely and accurate information.
The Administrative Assistant is often the first point of contact for inquiries into employment opportunities, is responsible for supporting the application and recruitment process, ensuring its integrity and accuracy at all times and coordination and facilitation of new hire orientation and recognition events.
The Administrative Assistant also facilitates the student program at Guelph General Hospital.
A genuine enthusiasm for event coordination and engagement is essential.
What Guelph General Has to Offer:

• Ongoing opportunities to learn and grow with a generous professional development program via our education assistance fund and in-house development programs
• Access to a total rewards package which includes competitive pay, health and dental benefits (through GGH or HCP) and the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP) where we match your contributions by 126%
• An organization committed to the recognition and well-being of our workforce
• Commitment to anti-racism and anti-oppression through our actions that support the Guelph Wellington Ontario Health Team's
• A positive team of high performing health care professionals

Desired Characteristics You Will Offer:

• Excellent communication that is clear, confident, positive and enthusiastic
• Inspire a detailed approach to quality standards of work, while identifying opportunities for on-going process improvement
• A proactive and energetic work ethic, that meets objectives of job requirements
• Good impressions through excellent customer service that is accommodating, helpful, collaborative and inclusive
• Enjoys the challenge of problem solving and initiates well thought through practical solutions

Guelph is the perfect location for health care professionals seeking to make the most of life's experiences. From our expansive trails and waterways to internationally recognized arts and cultural events, to diverse restaurants and craft breweries, the Royal City has something for everyone

• It's one of Ontario's most robust and growing economies
• You will have access to excellent schools which include a university and college
• There are multiple centres of faith reflected in the community

Qualifications, Experience, Skills and Abilities:

• Post Secondary education in Human Resources (Diploma/Certificate/Degree)
• 1-2 years of professional office experience
• preference given to candidates with health care experience
• Strong collaboration and interpersonal skills with the ability to build effective working relationships with the HR Team, staff and students
• Experience with coordinating and facilitating employee orientation and events, with a genuine interest and enthusiasm for connecting with others
• Excellent written/verbal communication and good presentation skills
• Superior organizational, prioritization and multi-tasking skills
• Excellent skills in Microsoft 365 (including Excel, Teams, Outlook and Power Point)
• Ability to maintain confidentiality concerning sensitive issues in a professional manner
• High level of initiative and self-direction
• Excellent attention to detail
• Demonstrated commitment to excellent customer service when interacting with staff, students patients, families, colleagues and physicians, with the ability to be resourceful and problem solve.

Come and join our team if you are looking for an exciting opportunity where you will be support and empowered.
All positions at GGH contribute to ensuring there is a safe environment for patients, staff and visitors. GGH is committed to fostering a safe and healthy work environment which provides equal opportunities to people with disabilities. In pursuit of GGH's vision of together, a healthier community for everyone, all employees are responsible for practicing the values of being compassionate, inclusive, respectful, collaborative, and inspired to provide the highest quality care and experience for patients and their families.

Skills Required