Clerical Assistant II at University… · Toronto

UHN is Canada’s #1 hospital and the world’s #1 publicly funded hospital. With 10 sites and more than 44,000 TeamUHN members, UHN consists of Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, The Michener Institute of Education and West Park Healthcare Centre. As Canada's top research hospital, the scope of biomedical research and complexity of cases at UHN have made it a national and international source for discovery, education and patient care. UHN has the largest hospital-based research program in Canada, with major research in neurosciences, cardiology, transplantation, oncology, surgical innovation, infectious diseases, genomic medicine and rehabilitation medicine. UHN is a research hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto.

UHN’s vision is to build A Healthier World and it’s only because of the talented and dedicated people who work here that we are continually bringing that vision closer to reality.

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Union: Non Union
Number of Vacancies: 1
New or Replacement Position: New
Site: Toronto General Hospital 
Department: Laboratory Medicine Program, Genome Diagnostics
Reports to: Senior Manager, Genome Diagnostics
Salary: $20.83 to $26.04 per hour 
Hours: up to 22.5hrs per week
Shifts: Days
Status: Casual 
Closing Date: May 7, 2026

Position Summary
Join UHN's Laboratory Medicine Program, Canada's largest hospital diagnostic lab and a global leader in academic labs. With over 30 million tests per year and 1,300 outpatients served daily, we are at the forefront of pathology and clinical testing. Embrace innovation and contribute to ground-breaking research, education, and exemplary service. Join our dynamic team of 700 dedicated staff and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of laboratory medicine.

As a valued member of TeamLMP, you will play a key role in supporting the Pathology team. The clerical staff work in a dynamic, collaborative, quality-focused environment. 

Duties

• Interact with technical, medical and management staff in addition to external clients and partnering hospitals
• Have opportunity to exercise judgment and decision-making in the provision of moderately complex support service, including:
  • Performing clerical, statistical and financial processing activities
  • Proofreading, typing/word processing and inputting data/information
  • Providing support with the maintenance of electronic and paper information filing/retrieval methods, systems and/or formats
  • Performing additional clerical functions, cross-functional support and other duties consistent with the job classification as required

• Completion of Grade 12 or recognized equivalent required
• Experience with Epic AP lab information system required
• Advanced computer literacy and skills required
• Knowledge and familiarity of genetics terminology required
• Current experience in a diagnostic clinical lab setting preferred
• Experience working in a health care environment preferred
• Genetics academic background and/or related experience preferred
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent telephone, interpersonal and customer service skills
• Ability to work independently and with a team
• Ability to produce work in accordance with Hospital standards
• Ability to use good judgment in assessing difficult situations

Why join UHN?

In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world, UHN offers a wide range of benefits, programs and perks. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor, allowing you to find value where it matters most to you, now and throughout your career at UHN.

• Competitive offer packages
• Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP https://hoopp.com/)
• Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service
• A flexible work environment
• Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
• Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, on-site gyms, etc.)

Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN's attendance management program, to be eligible for consideration.

All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.

UHN uses email to communicate with selected candidates.  Please ensure you check your email regularly.

Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any information provided by a candidate be misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, UHN reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of their application.

UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.