About Touchstone Institute
Touchstone Institute is the largest assessment centre of its kind in Canada, providing professional competency assessment and learning programs to support the delivery of high-quality health care.
Touchstone Institute is a non-profit corporation governed by a board of directors and receives financial support from the Government of Ontario. Currently implementing a growth strategy, Touchstone Institute looks to expand its impact in supporting broad health human resource solutions and by strengthening effective practice of health care professionals. Nearly 40 full-time staff contribute to the organization's success, including experts in competency design and assessment, and health and education program development.
Touchstone Institute works closely with physicians, nurses and other healthcare providers who provide subject matter expertise to assess and improve the level of competency across individual practice. Building on its history of working to facilitate entry to training or practice for Internationally Educated Health Professionals, Touchstone Institute seeks to continue the work in this area while expanding to support excellence in competent practice for all who deliver health care.
About Practice Ready Ontario (PRO)
Funded by the Government of Ontario, Touchstone Institute works closely with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario, the Medical Council of Canada, and others while administering the PRO program. PRO is a workplace assessment program that aims to add internationally trained family physicians or general practitioners who have completed post-graduate training and have an established track record of work in another country to practice in rural communities in Ontario.
Summer Student Role:
Touchstone Institute is seeking a motivated student to join our team as a Summer Student directly supporting the PRO program. As a hybrid employer, the Summer Student will work virtually three days per week and be expected to work each Tuesday and Wednesday from our downtown Toronto office located at 145 Wellington Street West (6th floor).
Reporting to the PRO Managers, the Summer Student will perform a range of administrative responsibilities including the following:
- Manage email correspondence, ensuring timely and professional communication with internal and external contacts.
- Track payments including invoices and payroll, maintaining accurate records and adhering to payroll deadlines.
- Organize and maintain contract records, ensuring all agreements are properly documented and accessible
- Assist with managing the Clinical Field Assessment dashboards and forms, contributing to a smooth assessment process.
- Provide support to staff during vacation periods, ensuring continuity of operations and assisting with various tasks.
- Handle a variety of general administrative tasks, maintaining a well-organized and efficient work environment.
Qualifications:
- Enrolled in a post-secondary program
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and internet navigation
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong attention to detail, commitment to accuracy, thoroughness, and timeliness
Contract Term: May to August
Closing date: May 15, 2024.
**This is a fantastic opportunity to gain valuable experience in a fast-paced environment.
Touchstone Institute is an equal-opportunity employer that is committed to fostering a diverse work environment and exercises accessible employment practices. In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and Touchstone Institute's policies, a request for accommodation will be accepted in all aspects of our hiring process. If you anticipate needing any type of accommodation during the recruitment process, please email [email protected] in advance of your appointment.