
Manager, Office of the CEO
- Toronto, ON
- Permanent
- Temps-plein
Site: Toronto General Hospital
Department: Office of the President & CEO
Reports to: President and CEO
Work Model: On site (Hybrid as required)
Status: Permanent, Full-Time
Closing Date: September 18, 2025Position SummaryThe Manager, Office of the CEO, dually reports to the President and CEO and Chief Strategy Officer, and plays a key role in supporting the office in achieving organizational goals. Responsibilities include coordinating meetings and events, preparing briefing materials and presentations, managing the President and CEO's schedule, tracking action items, and developing materials for board meetings. The role also involves supervising assigned staff and performing a range of duties to ensure the efficient and effective operation of the Office of the President.Duties
- Strategic Alignment & Executive Support: Collaborate closely with the President and CEO to align daily activities with organizational priorities, manage the CEO's schedule, and provide strategic briefings on key issues.
- Governance & Board Relations: Coordinate Board of Directors meetings, prepare materials and minutes, ensure compliance with governance practices, and maintain accurate corporate records, including the Corporate Minute Book.
- Communications & Content Development: Draft and review high-level communications, speeches, presentations, and briefing materials, ensuring consistency with the CEO's voice and strategic messaging.
- Stakeholder & Relationship Management: Support engagement with key internal and external stakeholders, including government, donors, academic institutions, and partners; occasionally represent the Office of the CEO in meetings and working groups.
- Academic & Research Partnerships: Liaise with academic and research partners to coordinate joint initiatives and track CEO involvement in research, innovation, and commercialization efforts aligned with the organization's mission.
- Reputation & Risk Management: Collaborate with legal, compliance, and risk teams to identify and address potential reputational, legal, or financial risks; manage confidential and sensitive information with discretion.
- Leadership Team Coordination: Support the Executive Leadership Team through meeting coordination, document preparation, and facilitating communication and scheduling between executives and the CEO.
- Event & Meeting Management: Organize logistics for internal and external meetings, executive retreats, board functions, and CEO-hosted events, both in-person and virtual.
- Operational Excellence & Improvement: Identify opportunities to modernize office workflows, implement digital tools, and improve knowledge management and reporting systems to enhance effectiveness.
- Budget & Project Oversight: Coordinate the Office of the CEO's budget, support financial planning processes, and lead or contribute to key projects through research, planning, and implementation.
- A minimum of a Bachelor's degree is required; a Master's degree is preferred.
- Previous related experience in the office of a President and CEO, or equivalent required, demonstrating a high degree of political acuity.
- 5-10 years related office administration experience in support of a complex executive environment.
- Experience supporting leadership teams with scheduling, document preparation, and managing confidential or sensitive materials, employing a high level of discretion and professionalism.
- Strong organizational skills with a proven ability to coordinate complex schedules, meetings, travel arrangements, and correspondence for a President and CEO or executive, and budget coordination in collaboration with finance teams.
- Expert proficiency with MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and Outlook (e-mail, calendar).
- Strong communication skills (verbal and written), including drafting professional correspondence and engaging diverse stakeholders effectively.
- Success in establishing strategic coalitions and networks, contributing to a results-driven, entrepreneurial culture.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently with sound judgment and proactively manage responsibilities with minimal supervision.
- Exceptional interpersonal and relationship-building skills, with a professional and flexible demeanor for engaging key stakeholders (e.g., scientists, ministries, Board of Directors).
- Exceptional time management, and planning skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results accurately and efficiently with a high attention to detail.
- Team-oriented and adaptable, with a high tolerance for ambiguity and complexity in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- Creative and enjoys working in a small entrepreneurial environment that is results-driven.
- Competitive offer packages
- Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP
- 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.)