Executive Assistant

Edelman PR Worldwide Canada In

Job Location:

Toronto - Canada

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 11 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Edelman is a voice synonymous with trust reimagining a future where the currency of communication is action. Our culture thrives on three promises: boldness is possibility empathy is progress and curiosity is momentum.

At Edelman we understand diversity equity inclusion and belonging (DEIB) transform our colleagues our company our clients and our communities. We are in relentless pursuit of an equitable and inspiring workplace that is respectful of all reflects and represents the world in which we live and fosters trust collaboration and belonging.

Edelman has experienced unprecedented growth in recent years growth that is reflective of the firms ongoing evolution from a PR agency into a communications marketing firm. We now offer several specialized areas of expertise including creative social paid media and research to help clients evolve promote and protect their brands in the market. By investing heavily in specialty areas and by focusing on collaboration agency position innovation and establishing a culture of creativity Edelman is well-positioned to continue to deliver best-in-class work to our clients in todays complex media landscape. In Canada Edelman has offices in Toronto Vancouver Calgary Ottawa and Montreal and more than 60 offices worldwide.

Edelman is currently hiring a Toronto-based professional and enthusiastic Executive Assistant to support our team.

This role plays an integral part in the smooth running of our agency. You must bring an entrepreneurial mindset and solid experience managing the administrative life of busy executives.

You are polished professional and diplomatic. You have gained the reputation of bringing strong administrative skills and proven history of excellent customer service including advanced organizational skills excellent written oral and interpersonal communication skills as well as the ability to discreetly handle confidential information. You can multi-task and juggle competing priorities with a smile.

Responsibilities:

Calendar management: coordinate and schedule executives meetings and events including agenda development and distribution setting up calendar invites and preparation of supporting documents
Material development: enhance Executives effectiveness by assisting with the creation of summary briefs emails reports and presentations
Expense and billing management: prepare and process expense reports purchase invoices benefit claims and timesheets for the executive
Maintain confidence at all times exercising tact and professionalism
Prepare invoices reports memos letters financial statements and other documents using word processing spreadsheets and/or presentation software
Assist with new employee onboarding
Make travel arrangements including flights and hotels
Assist with planning special projects including social events and team meetings
Cover reception desk in Toronto office on ad-hoc basis

Qualifications:

Post-secondary training in a relevant discipline
Minimum 2-years of experience as an Administrative or Executive Assistant
Experience working in an entrepreneurial professional services consulting or communications agency environment is preferred
Excellent computer skills including a high degree of proficiency in Microsoft Teams Word Excel Outlook and PowerPoint
Superior organizational skills with meticulous attention to detail
Solid multi-tasking skills; able to manage and balance large volumes of work
Strong analytical skills with the ability to exercise judgment when dealing with problems or issues that may arise

Should you be interested in applying for this role please send your résumé and cover. Only those candidates short listed for an interview will be contacted. Thank you for your interest in working with Edelman Canada.

ACCOMODATIONS:

Edelman welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. If you require accommodation to participate in this recruitment please contact.

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We are dedicated to building a diverse inclusive and authentic workplace so if youre excited about this role but your experience doesnt perfectly align with every qualification we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

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