HEARING AID PROGRAM - TORONTO PROGRAM ASSISTANT II

Canadian Hearing Services • Toronto, ON

62d • Onsite

About The Position

Canadian Hearing Services (CHS) has an opening for a Program Assistant II, Hearing Aid Program, Temporary Contract – One year, based in Toronto. Reporting to the Supervisor, Hearing Healthcare Client Accounts, the Program Assistant II, Hearing Aid Program is responsible for assisting the region by providing reception, administrative, and program support. The incumbent will provide information in response to public inquiries for all programs and cover other neighboring locations within GTA.
This is a temporary contract, one-year, full-time onsite position working Monday – Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
This posting is for an existing vacancy.
The ideal candidate will have a post-secondary diploma in Office or Business Administration, along with 2-3 years’ related experience, preferably in a Hearing Healthcare setting and/or medical office. Intermediate proficiency in MS Office Suite, Internet, and database applications, as well as intermediate accounting skills, is required as well.
We are also looking for an enthusiastic individual with excellent verbal and written communication skills, combined with strong organizational and interpersonal skills. A sense of urgency is required, as well as the ability to handle a pressurized environment and manage a varied workload with competing priorities and deadlines.
Canadian Hearing Services (“CHS”) is the leading provider of services and products that enable Deaf and hard of hearing Canadians to overcome barriers to participation. It is the largest and only Accredited organization of its kind in North America. Building on its 86-year history following a remarkable and ambitious turnaround, CHS is a modern, progressive and professional organization well-positioned for growth both nationally and internationally. In 2021, CHS achieved Accreditation with Exemplary Standing from Accreditation Canada making it the first national organization serving Deaf and hard of hearing Canadians to earn this distinction.
CHS requires you to be legally eligible for employment in Canada (Proof of legal ability to work in Canada will be required if a contingent offer of employment is made.)

Requirements

• post-secondary diploma in Office or Business Administration
• 2-3 years’ related experience, preferably in a Hearing Healthcare setting and/or medical office
• Intermediate proficiency in MS Office Suite, Internet, and database applications
• intermediate accounting skills
• excellent verbal and written communication skills
• strong organizational and interpersonal skills
• ability to handle a pressurized environment and manage a varied workload with competing priorities and deadlines
• legally eligible for employment in Canada

Responsibilities

• assisting the region by providing reception, administrative, and program support
• provide information in response to public inquiries for all programs
• cover other neighboring locations within GTA

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree