Executive Assistant - 12-month contract

CPP Investments | Investissements RPC•Toronto, ON

1d•Onsite

About The Position

As an Executive Assistant, you will be responsible for providing day-to-day administrative support to senior leaders within CPP Investments, including managing calendars, meetings, expenses, events, presentations, travel, correspondence, and departmental initiatives.

Requirements

College diploma or bachelor’s degree
6+ years administrative support with experience working in a fast-paced, professional environment.
Requires strong communication skills, both written and verbal in English
Experience with complex calendar management, booking high-profile meetings and events, scheduling travel, and performing the expense reimbursement process.
Experience providing support to senior professionals and managing competing priorities.
In-depth knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Calendar) and comfort and interest in learning new applications.
Coordinates and performs critical internal processes for the team.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in the financial services or related industry is an asset.

Responsibilities

Provides general administrative support to the Managing Director(s) and to the wider team.
Books and supports complex global travel arrangements, itineraries, or other related duties.
Prepares Executive and Department-level documents and ensures submissions are delivered on a timely basis, with meticulous attention to detail.
Proactively manages multiple calendars, including scheduling internal and external meetings, room bookings and calls, and works with global departments/offices to coordinate logistics.
Coordinates the departmental and team event planning process, as required.
Supports the onboarding of new employees joining the team.
Works closely with external partners, assistants, vendors, and other stakeholders to schedule meetings or events.
Work closely with other Executive Assistants and teams to increase efficiency and provide overall departmental support.
Ensures team members are prepared for all meetings and carry-forward action items.
Handles highly sensitive and confidential matters relating to the daily activity of the department and/or organization with utmost discretion.
Coordinates and performs critical internal processes for the team.