Careers at CCNM

Executive Assistant to the President and Secretary to the Board of Governors (CCNM - Toronto Campus)

Do you want to work for an organization where people care about each other? We are currently looking for a highly motivated, enthusiastic and experienced Executive Assistant to the President and Secretary to the Board of Governors.
In this exciting and fast-paced role, you will report to the President and CEO and will be accountable for ensuring that information, correspondence and reports emanating from the President’s Office are of the highest professional standard. The successful candidate will provide administrative support to the President and CEO, anticipating the need for various types of information, generating reports, maintaining an efficient filing system, ensuring compliance and managing the President’s calendar. This position will represent the Office of the President and the Board of Governors while exercising considerable judgment due to the confidential nature of the office. As Secretary to the Board of Governors the role is accountable for arranging meetings of the Board and its Committees, acts as recording secretary, prepares documentation and performs all other secretarial duties to the Board. The role is responsible for the day-to-day functioning of the President’s Office and to the Board of Governors.
This position requires you to be on-site.
Available: ASAP

Qualifications
  • Post-secondary degree or diploma in administration/corporate communications/project management or related studies is required
  • Executive level support experience in a post-secondary institution and/or supporting a Board is an asset
  • Highly developed computer literacy in all range of administrative support programs such as Office 365 and databases is required
  • Knowledge of health care professions or naturopathic medicine is an asset
  • Excellent organization, analytical, research, financial and time management skills with ability to work under minimal supervision
  • Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to deal effectively – both orally and in writing- with individuals at all levels within the organization and external stakeholders
  • Tact, discretion and ability to exercise professional judgment in a highly confidential environment
  • Proven ability to create and maintain organized information systems for projects and/or department including records management
The Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine (CCNM), established in 1978, is Canada's premier, pan-Canadian academic institution for education and research in naturopathic medicine. CCNM has two campuses, one in Toronto and another in the Metro Vancouver area known as the Boucher Campus. Its graduates are eligible to write the licensing examinations for all regulated jurisdictions in Canada and the United States to become naturopathic doctors.
CCNM welcomes individuals who have demonstrated commitment to upholding the values of equity, diversity, and inclusion and will partner with us in expanding our EDI capacity. We encourage applications from equity-deserving groups, including Indigenous Peoples, Black-identified persons, other racialized persons, persons with disabilities and those who identify as women and/or LGBTQ2SIA+.
CCNM is committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Please advise the Human Resources department if you require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process. This document can be made available in an alternate format upon request.
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