administrative assistant

At Yorkville University and Toronto Film School, we believe education is more than the pursuit of knowledge - it is a catalyst for transformation.

Our mission, grounded in democratizing education, is to create access for learners from every background and empower them to achieve their aspirations and advance their careers.

We are committed to delivering rigorous, flexible programs that are both personally fulfilling and professionally rewarding, while contributing to the betterment of society.

Since 2004, Yorkville has been among Canada’s few private, for-profit, fully accredited degree-granting universities, with campuses in Ontario, British Columbia, and Fredericton and Sackville, New Brunswick.

Together with Toronto Film School, we offer creative and academic pathways at both the college and university levels, cultivating a multidisciplinary environment where innovation and the arts converge.

Our community is vibrant and diverse.

Many of our learners are adults balancing education with careers and personal commitments.

Every member of our team - whether in teaching, operations, or technology - is dedicated to removing barriers and expanding access.

Together, we deliver flexible, industry-informed learning that leads to meaningful opportunities. At our core is human connection - guiding people to reimagine their futures in a community defined by opportunity, creativity, and growth.

Who we need Reporting to the Dean of Nursing, we are hiring an Administrative Assistant.

As our new Administrative Assistant, you will be at the centre of the day-to-day operation of our nursing program, working closely with academic leadership, faculty, and students to keep a wide range of activities moving forward.

From coordinating faculty and academic activities to supporting students, events, committees, scheduling, and program documentation, you will have the opportunity to see how a university program operates from the inside and become a trusted partner to the people who make it happen.

This is a full-time, permanent role based at our Sackville, New Brunswick campus, with an expectation of working onsite five days per week.

What’s in it for you Purpose you can see.

You will be part of the team supporting students as they work toward becoming nurses and building careers in healthcare.

By creating an organized, responsive, and welcoming experience for students and faculty, you will help remove day-to-day barriers and keep the program moving forward.

It is an opportunity to see the connection between the work you do every day, the students you support, and the communities they will eventually serve.

Broad exposure and meaningful relationships.

You will be at the centre of a growing nursing program, working closely with the Dean, Associate Dean, faculty, and students.

Your work will span academic administration, faculty support, scheduling, committees, events, and student activities, giving you a well-rounded understanding of how a nursing program operates and the opportunity to become a trusted resource across the team.

Growth and opportunity.

As you become immersed in the program, you will deepen your knowledge of academic operations and take greater ownership of the processes that keep things running smoothly.

You will have opportunities to expand your skills, build relationships across Yorkville University, and access tuition-free courses across its institutions, giving you the opportunity to continue investing in your own development while helping students pursue theirs.

How you will make an impact Keep the program running smoothly.

You will provide day-to-day administrative support to the Dean, Associate Dean and nursing program, coordinating information, documentation, schedules, resources, and follow-ups.

You will become familiar with the details of program oper