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Atikokan Health and Community Services is committed to accommodating the needs of our patients, clients, residents, visitors and staff members through accessible care and an environment of inclusivity.
We understand that delivering the highest quality of care possible is incumbent on ensuring our policies and procedures are consistent with principles of dignity, independence, integration, and equality. We believe in integrating the provision of services to persons with disabilities whenever possible, or exploring alternate measures when necessary, and giving equal opportunities to people with disabilities.
AHCS is continually working to make all of our spaces more accessible to create a barrier-free and fully accessible facility. Our multi-year Accessibility Planning has helped us identify, remove and prevent barriers to individuals with disabilities who live, work in or use our hospital and community sites, including clients and their family members, staff members, health care practitioners, volunteers, residents of and visitors to our community.
Job Summary
Atikokan Health and Community Services is seeking a highly organized, discreet, and proactive Executive Assistant to the President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO). This role provides high-level administrative and strategic support to the CEO and works closely with senior leadership, the Board of Directors, and external stakeholders.
The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced healthcare environment, demonstrates exceptional judgment and is able to manage complex schedules, communications, and priorities while maintaining the highest standards of confidentiality.
Requirements
- Post-secondary diploma or degree in business administration, health administration, public administration or related field.
- Requires a minimum of 5 – 7 years of experience supporting a senior executive, preferably within healthcare, public sector or a complex organization.
- Possesses excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills; capable of working independently and in a team environment.
- Must possess the ability to handle multiple tasks and work within deadlines including competency in working with all levels of the organization.
- Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel) and virtual meeting platforms.
- Ability to produce an accurate record of meetings, compose routine correspondence and reports, maintain meeting schedules and schedule appointments for executive staff.
- Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality and professionalism.
- Experience supporting Board Governance processes is considered an asset.
How to Apply
Apply with resume and cover letter – quoting the reference number – in confidence to:
Human Resources
Atikokan Health and Community Services
120 Dorothy Street
Atikokan, ON P0T 1C0
Fax: (807) 597-4305
careers@aghospital.on.ca
Application Notes
NOTE: Applicants who require accommodations in the recruitment process are encouraged to contact Human Resources for support using the above contact information.
Atikokan Health and Community Services is committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment supporting diversity in our work environment to provide quality care where all feel valued, respected, and supported. We are dedicated to building a workforce reflective of the communities in which we live and serve and encourage Indigenous people, visible minorities, and persons with disabilities to apply.
We thank all those who apply, however, only those candidates selected in the recruitment process will be contacted.
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The Emergency Department entry is typically locked and visitors must lift the phone handset at the entrance, where a nurse will respond and assist with entry. If the door is already open, please check in at the registration desk before proceeding to visit a patient.
While you’re here, we care for you, too. You can access refreshments in multiple locations:
- A coffee maker and water dispenser are located in the acute care patient kitchen
- The long-term care wing also has a water dispenser
A nurse will be happy to help you find what you need.

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