Office Assistant

About Western

Since 1878, Western University has been committed to serving our communities through the pursuit of academic excellence and by providing students, faculty, and community members with life-long opportunities for intellectual, social, and cultural growth. We seek excellent students, faculty, and staff to join us in what has become known as the “Western Experience” – an opportunity to contribute to a better world through the development of new knowledge, new abilities, new connections, and new ways to make a difference.

About Us

The Department of Clinical Neurological Sciences (CNS) at Western’s Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry represents one of the most multi-disciplinary and highly collaborative groups in Canada. Our Department has a rich history of clinical investigation and is one of the few academic programs in North America in which neurology, neurosurgery, neuropathology, and neuroradiology form a tightly integrated academic program to provide advanced diagnostic and treatment options to patients with a wide range of neurological disorders. This integrated approach provides innovative treatments and offers the hope of a healthier lifestyle and improved outcomes to many patients.

The CNS Department is internationally recognized for leadership in stroke and cerebrovascular diseases, epilepsy, brain and spinal cord injury, spinal degeneration, tumours, and brain infections. The expertise of the faculty has been presented in numerous professional forums, which include over 1000 scientific publications, abstracts, and presentations at national and international meetings.

Our Department offers expert opinion and care for individuals referred to us by community physicians as well as neurologists and neurosurgeons from across Ontario and Canada. We are one of only two centres in Canada capable of treating complex epilepsy and we are one of only a few centers in Ontario involved with the care of complex Parkinson’s disease, ALS, multiple sclerosis, and neuromuscular disease.

The Department offers a comprehensive neurosciences training experience to highly qualified candidates, which includes exposure to cutting-edge neuroscience and clinical medicine. The Department of Clinical Neurological Sciences at Western’s Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry is considered one of the best neuroscience programs in Canada

Responsibilities

The Department of Clinical Neurological Sciences (CNS) is a diverse, city-wide, clinical academic department at the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry. Faculty members are located at Western University, London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC), and Parkwood Hospital of St. Joseph’s Health Care, London (SJHC). The Department has research affiliations at both the Robarts Research Institute and Lawson Health Research Institute.

The Administrative Assistant is responsible for carrying out a broad range of support functions within the Department of Clinical Neurological Sciences, including scheduling meetings and providing support (preparing agenda’s and taking minutes); arranging logistics for interviews; coordinating logistics for events, committees and conferences; maintaining databases, websites, and social media accounts; preparing and distributing correspondence to the department.

The incumbent will possess excellent interpersonal, communication, time management and organizational skills, be detailed and results oriented, possess strong analytical capabilities and have superior Microsoft Office computer skills. Experience with Google Analytics, MailChimp, Hootsuite, and Cascades a definite asset.

Qualifications:
Education:
3-year College Diploma in Business Management/Administration/Communications

Postgraduate diploma in public relations, communications, or a related program preferred.

Experience:
Minimum of one-year experience working in a Business Administration or Public Relations focused environment

Skills & Expertise:
Excellent interpersonal skills and a strong record of teamwork with the motivation and ability to work independently with little supervision

Well-developed analytical skills, problem solving and organizational skills

Possess a reputation for resourcefulness and sound professional judgment, especially regarding confidential/sensitive matters

Proactive time management skills with an ability to manage several priorities and meet tight deadlines

Excellent attention to detail with an ability to organize meetings, establish agendas, and compose succinct minutes

Why Western?

Western offers a broad and exciting variety of part-time and temporary employment opportunities with ample room for job exploration and growth. Within our beautiful campus, you are part of a progressive work environment that promotes work/life balance including access to our state-of-the-art recreation centre. Apply for an opportunity to be part of the Western community and contribute to its success!

Background Checks

While transcripts are not required for the interview, they are mandatory prior to any offer of employment.

Applying at Western

To ensure that your application is given full consideration, please complete all relevant sections of the application. In addition, you can choose to supplement your application with a cover letter and current resume.

Consideration of applicants will include an assessment of previous performance, experience, and qualifications. Applicants should have oral communication skills in English.

Western Values Diversity

The University invites applications from all qualified individuals. Western is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from women, members of racialized groups/visible minorities, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, and persons of any gender identity or gender expression.

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodations for interviews or other meetings, please contact Human Resources at [email protected] or phone 519-661-2194.

Please Note:
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those chosen for an interview will be acknowledged.

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