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Description

The Department of Surgery in the Cumming School of Medicine invites applications for an Administrative Assistant. This Full-time Fixed Term position is for approximately 1 year (based on length of grant funding), with the possibility of extension.

This position reports to the Department Head.

The Administrative Assistant will carry out administrative tasks associated to the research and quality improvement project(s) as carried out within the Office of Surgical research (OSR) and Office of Surgical Quality (OSQ) within the Department of Surgery.

Summary of Key Responsibilities (job functions include but are not limited to):

• Prepare, edit, and proofread correspondence, invoices, presentations, publications, reports, and related documents
• Organize and distribute incoming mail and other materials to coordinate the flow of information internally and externally to the department
• Arrange meetings, including scheduling, providing agendas, meeting notes, and following up on action items for Principal Investigator and research team
• Order office supplies and maintain inventory using appropriate software as required (eg. PeopleSoft)
• Answer in person, phone, and electronic inquiries
• Greet visitors and direct to appropriate person where necessary
• Arrange travel schedules and make reservations
• Organize events by arranging locations, ordering supplies, providing agendas, and answering inquiries
• Compile and organize data, statistics, and other information to support research activities
• Keep office and work area clean and safe
• Establishes and maintains effective, productive relationships with staff, peers, immediate supervisor and senior management and with the campus community
• Manages own time effectively and ensures immediate reports to manager is kept informed of activities, and progress of work
• Changes to procedures and practices to increase effectiveness and efficiency of work area

Qualifications / Requirements:

• Post Secondary Certificate/Diploma/Degree required
• Minimum 2 years of related administrative experience
• A combination of education and experience will be considered
• Immediate to advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint), Internet skills
• Fully proficient interpersonal and organizational skills
• Demonstrate strong analytical skills
• Ability to operate and maintain various office equipment (eg. photocopier, fax machine)
• Demonstrated strong communication, team and customer service skills, and an ability to exercise judgment within established guidelines
• Must be open to learning and development, and be willing to accept new challenges and assignments
• A positive attitude and the ability to work independently and as part of a team are critical to success
• Knowledge of the University of Calgary processes and procedures is desirable

Application Deadline: November 9, 2026

We would like to thank all applicants in advance for submitting their resumes. Please note, only those candidates chosen to continue on through the selection process will be contacted.

This position is part of the AUPE bargaining unit, and falls under the Operational/Administrative Job Family, Phase 2.

For a listing of all management and staff opportunities at the University of Calgary, view our Management and Staff Careers website.

About the University of Calgary

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The university's commitment to the Indigenous Strategy is evident through the oversight of 18 Elders serving on the Circle of Advisors and the many unit-based circles working towards implementation of the strategy including the Faculty Advisory Circle and teams such as the Office of Indigenous Engagement, the Writing Symbols Lodge, and the Indigenous Research Support Team. Many Indigenous-based events and processes are impacting curriculum, programming and polices at the University of Calgary.

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