Program Assistant - Emergency department

CAMH·Toronto, Ontario

CA$24 - CA$29/hrPart Time Full Time On Site 0-2 yrsPosted 1 day ago

Practice for this role

Program Assistant - Emergency department · CA$24 - CA$29/hr

How this role compares

Computed from live listings

-38% vs. median posted rate for healthcare roles in Toronto, Ontario (CA$38.01/hr, n=771)

25 days median time this employer’s postings stay open (last 90 days)

CA$10.88/hr · p10p90 · CA$325/hr

this role: CA$23.64/hrmedian CA$38.01/hr

Shaded band: the middle 50% of 771 posted healthcare roles in Toronto, Ontario rates. This role sits in the 19th percentile.

About the role

Pay for this role is about 38% below the Toronto, Ontario median for similar positions.

The Program Assistant will support the organization and optimal function of the Emergency Department under the direction of clinical staff. They will contribute to the therapeutic milieu as a member of an interprofessional team.

Access Services is seeking a part-time, permanent Program Assistant to work in the Emergency department. Reporting to the Service Manager, you will contribute to the organization and optimal function of the Emergency Department under the direction of the clinical staff and promote maintenance of the therapeutic milieu as a member of the interprofessional team.

Through its core values of Courage, Respect and Excellence, CAMH is implementing its Strategic Plan: Connected CAMH, to transform lives, ignite innovation and discovery, revolutionize education and drive social change. CAMH is more than a hospital, it is a cause. CAMH is on a mission to change the way society thinks about and responds to mental illness. They aim to eliminate prejudice and discrimination and shape a world where mental illness is central to our healthcare system – a world where Mental Health is Health.

To learn more about CAMH, please visit their website at

www.camh.ca.

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Requirements

Candidates must have a Secondary School diploma and 6 months to 1 year of relevant experience in a health care field. A Personal Care Worker Certificate or enrollment in a health care discipline program is required.

high school
professional certificate
Collaboration
Teamwork
Reliability
Initiative
Diplomacy
Problem-solving
Sensitivity
Communication skills
Interpersonal skills
Mental health support
Clinical care
Addiction support

Posting details

Employment type: Part Time, Full Time
Work arrangement: On Site
Experience: 0-2 yrs
Salary: CA$24 - CA$29/hr
Location: Toronto, Ontario
Posted: Aug 31, 2026
Closes: Sep 5, 2026
Application: Employer website

Ontario Emergency Department Program Assistant Roles

Emergency Department Program Assistant roles in Ontario typically seek candidates who can support fast-paced clinical operations, with this position requiring a secondary school diploma, 6–12 months of healthcare experience, and a Personal Care Worker Certificate or current healthcare-program enrollment. Competition may favor applicants with adaptable communication and patient-service skills; review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits from the original job description to save research time, then tailor your application to the listed qualifications and CAD 23.64–29.15 hourly range.