Executive Assistant

Teneo external feed for LinkedIn; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global advisory firm in Toronto is seeking an Executive Assistant to support senior executives by managing calendars, coordinating meetings, and preparing necessary materials. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment and has excellent communication skills in English. This full-time position offers a competitive salary, remote work possibilities, and generous benefits such as 100% employer-paid healthcare and extensive personal development opportunities.

Benefits

Ability to work remotely

Competitive salary

Flexible working and time off policy

Discretionary bonus

Annual salary review

100% employer-paid healthcare

Pension with competitive company contribution

Extensive investment in personal development

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

Group income protection

Life assurance

Gym reimbursement

Qualifications

• 2–3 years experience in a corporate environment providing support for senior‑level executives.
• Excellent written and oral English language skills are required for this position.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Ability to anticipate needs and proactively address potential issues with discretion.
• Meticulous commitment to delivering high‑quality client‑ready work.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and thrive in a fast‑paced environment.
• Commitment to learning and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to executives based in the United States.
• Proactively manage executives’ calendars and communications.
• Coordinate internal and external meetings.
• Assist with travel arrangements and manage complex itineraries.
• Maintain confidentiality and business-sensitive information.
• Foster positive relationships with counterparts at client offices.

Skills

Time Management

Microsoft Office

Organizational skills

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Personal Assistant Experience

Microsoft PowerPoint

Calendar Management

Microsoft Excel

Administrative Experience

Microsoft Outlook Calendar

Google Suite

Tools

Robin Concur

MS Teams

NetSuite

Job description

About Us

Teneo is the global CEO advisory firm. We partner with our clients globally to do great things for a better future.

Drawing upon our global team and expansive network of senior advisors we provide advisory services across our five business segments on a stand‑alone or fully integrated basis to help our clients solve complex business challenges. Our clients include a significant number of the Fortune 100 and FTSE 100 as well as other corporations, financial institutions and organizations.

Our full range of advisory services includes strategic communications, investor relations, financial transactions and restructuring, consulting, physical and cyber risk, organizational design, board and executive search, geopolitics and government affairs, corporate governance and ESG.

The firm has more than 1700 employees located in 45 offices around the world.

Job description

An Executive Assistant at Teneo plays a critical role in supporting senior business leaders and their Executive Assistants, ensuring seamless operations and providing best‑in‑class service to support both the teams and individuals that they work with. With an initiative‑taking mindset and strong organizational skills the ideal candidate will thrive in a fast‑paced environment effectively managing multiple tasks and priorities with professionalism and discretion. They are responsible for providing a seamless foundation of administration that allows teams to function as well as work closely with Executives and their Assistants to proactively support and anticipate their needs and understand their priorities.

The Executive Assistant will oversee assigned projects or activities, coordinate daily schedules / calendars, prepare for meetings and manage travel. The ideal candidate will function under tight deadlines in a fast‑paced highly demanding work environment while exhibiting excellent customer service and professionalism in all interactions. They will pre‑empt issues or problems before they arise, collaborating closely with the Executive(s) and as a point person for when their Executive(s) is unavailable. Administrative Assistants are also responsible for building relationships with counterparts at client organization and across the Teneo network.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to executives based in the United States within Teneo’s Management Consulting business
• Proactively manage executives’ calendars, prioritizing correspondence and managing communications between them and executives, employees and external contacts
• Coordinate internal and external meetings including project meetings and ensuring necessary logistics are arranged across time zones if necessary
• Provide direct support to senior executive(s) assisting with client interactions, team coordination and administrative tasks to ensure timely project delivery
• Anticipate upcoming events and meetings, preparing executives with necessary materials and maintaining a long‑term perspective on organization goals
• Serve as a point of contact for senior executives and the support team handling communications and interactions with utmost professionalism and confidentiality
• Assist with travel arrangements, considering executives’ priorities and managing complex itineraries efficiently
• Undertake additional administrative responsibilities such as filing, document management, maintaining records and reconciling travel & expense reports, invoices, etc.
• Manage operational aspects of executives’ roles including project setup and proposal preparation
• Maintain confidentiality and business‑sensitive information with discretion
• Embrace agile working practices and support team members during absences or busy periods
• Lead by example, fostering teamwork, collaboration and a positive office environment
• Foster positive relationships with counterparts at client offices and build knowledge of key clients
• Manage miscellaneous personal requests
• Support executives beyond traditional working hours and during travel or international assignments

Qualifications

• 2–3 years experience in a corporate environment providing support for senior‑level executives
• Excellent written and oral English language skills are required for this position as the role involves regular communication with U.S.-based executives and clients
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Ability to anticipate needs and proactively address potential issues with sound judgment and discretion
• Meticulous commitment to delivering high‑quality client‑ready work
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and thrive in a fast‑paced environment
• Commitment to learning and professional development
• Experience using Robin Concur, MS Teams and NetSuite a plus

What can we offer you

• Ability to work remotely and from Teneo’s Toronto office as needed
• Competitive salary (dependent on experience)
• Flexible working and time off policy
• Discretionary bonus
• Annual salary review
• 100% employer‑paid healthcare
• Pension (competitive company contribution)
• Extensive investment in personal development & learning
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave (depending on length of service)
• Group income protection
• Life assurance
• Gym reimbursement

Key Skills

• Time Management
• Microsoft Office
• Organizational skills
• Microsoft Outlook
• Microsoft Word
• Personal Assistant Experience
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Calendar Management
• Microsoft Excel
• Administrative Experience
• Microsoft Outlook Calendar
• Google Suite

Employment Type

Full Time

Experience

Years

Vacancy

1