Executive Assistant

Who We Are

Help build B.C.’s new medical school from the ground up!

At the SFU Medical School, we envision a medical education system where students and residents learn as part of a team in primary care and other community-level settings, in patient-centred environments, and with a curriculum that considers social, environmental and prevention contexts. As we establish the school in Surrey, B.C., our growing relationships with the local community, Fraser Health Authority, First Nations Health Authority, physicians and Indigenous partners will help us to meet the diverse health needs of the communities we serve and improve access to primary care throughout the province. We seek to advance reconciliation by embedding and equalizing Indigenous knowledge systems in our learning, research and practices while resting on a solid foundation of high-quality, accredited education and world-class research efforts that keep us oriented toward measurable, socially accountable outcomes.

About the Role

The Executive Assistant provides confidential administrative and secretarial support by responding to a wide range of general and confidential inquiries; writing and preparing correspondence; liaising with internal and external contacts; and monitoring and initiating follow-up actions and research that support the itinerary of senior leaders in this office. The Executive Assistant has primary responsibility for coordinating and maintaining appointment calendar(s); scheduling regular committee and other meetings; managing various domestic and international travel schedules and arrangements; and coordinating special events. The Executive Assistant provides highly confidential administrative support to the search processes for senior administrative and academic positions in the Office as assigned.

The ideal candidate is a highly organized and proactive individual with excellent written and verbal communication skills. They have a demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks, calendars and events with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail. They establish strong, trusting relationships with those they assist in order to anticipate needs, provide reliable confidential support and liaise with internal/external partners on their behalf.

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