Executive Assistant, Integrated Strategies (6-month Contract)

Canada Pension Plan Investment Board; Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPP Investments) is seeking an Executive Assistant for Integrated Strategies on a 6-month contract. You will provide high-quality admin support to senior leaders within the OCIO, manage complex calendars, arrange international travel, coordinate meetings and events, and prepare presentations and correspondence with discretion.

You will collaborate with colleagues across the organization to ensure efficient day-to-day operations, uphold professionalism, and

Qualifications

• 6+ years of administrative support experience in a fast-paced professional environment.
• Experience supporting senior leaders.
• Strong calendars management and international travel coordination.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office应用

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive administrative support to Managing Directors and Integrated Strategies team.
• Coordinate complex calendars, meetings, and travel across global offices.
• Prepare executive and departmental documents, presentations and correspondence.
• Organize events and onboarding of new colleagues; support collaboration with cross-functional teams.
• Maintain confidentiality and manage sensitive information with professionalism.

Skills

Administrative support

Calendar management

Travel coordination

Executive meetings

Presentations

Confidential information handling

English communication

Education

College diploma or bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Job description

The Role

As Executive Assistant, Integrated Strategies, you will provide high-quality administrative support to senior leaders and the broader team within CPP Investments’ Office of the Chief Investment Officer (OCIO) during a 6-month contract. You will coordinate complex calendars, international travel, executive meetings, events, presentations and key departmental processes. Working collaboratively with colleagues and stakeholders across the organization, you will help ensure efficient day-to-day operations while demonstrating professionalism, sound judgement and discretion.

The Team

The Office of the Chief Investment Officer (OCIO) supports CPP Investments’ investment strategy and portfolio management activities, helping optimize investment performance and support long-term value creation for the Fund. Within OCIO, the Integrated Strategies Group (ISG) focuses on enhancing total Fund performance by identifying, managing and executing investment opportunities that extend beyond the strategies of traditional investment departments. The team brings together experienced investment professionals who collaborate across the organization to support the Fund’s long-term investment objectives.

Accountabilities

• Provide comprehensive administrative support to Managing Directors and the broader Integrated Strategies team, ensuring the effective coordination of daily activities.
• Proactively manage complex calendars, including internal and external meetings, conference calls, room bookings and scheduling logistics across global offices.
• Coordinate complex international travel arrangements, itineraries, expense reimbursements and related administrative requirements.
• Prepare and coordinate executive and departmental documents, presentations and correspondence, ensuring accuracy, attention to detail and timely delivery.
• Organize departmental and team events, coordinate with external partners, assistants and vendors, and support the onboarding of new colleagues.
• Collaborate with Executive Assistants and cross‑functional teams to improve administrative efficiency, coordinate critical internal processes and ensure effective meeting preparation and follow‑up on action items.
• Manage sensitive and confidential information with professionalism, sound judgement and discretion.

What You Bring

College diploma or bachelor’s degree. 6+ years of administrative support experience in a fast-paced professional environment, including experience supporting senior leaders. Demonstrated experience managing complex calendars, coordinating executive-level meetings and events, arranging international travel and processing expense reimbursements. Strong organizational skills, meticulous attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities while meeting deadlines. Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, with the ability to engage effectively with senior professionals and external stakeholders. In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook, and an interest in learning new technologies. Previous experience in financial services or a related industry is an asset. You are motivated to contribute to something larger than yourself, approach complex challenges with rigor, and hold yourself to high standards in a collaborative, performance-driven environment. We provide colleagues with cutting‑edge AI tools, dedicated learning time, and practical support to help them deliver with greater impact.

Inclusion & Accessibility

CPP Investments is committed to equitable access to employment and building a workforce that reflects diverse talent and perspectives. If you require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.

About Us

Why Work With Us For 25 years, we’ve proudly invested the Canada Pension Plan Fund, helping to secure retirement for more than 22 million Canadians. We invest for the long term — and that includes our people. Here, you’ll work alongside high-calibre colleagues on meaningful challenges that have real-world impact. Our purpose drives us, our performance sets us apart, and our people make it possible.

Our Guiding Principles

Our guiding principles shape our culture. They define how we work and represent the values that guide our behaviours. They are Integrity, Partnership and High Performance.

Our Impact

We invest globally across public and private markets, managing capital on behalf of millions of contributors and beneficiaries. We focus on long-term value creation and responsible investing, with offices in major financial centres around the world.

What You Can Expect

• Meaningful work with measurable impact
• Exposure to complex, global challenges
• Opportunities for learning and growth
• Competitive total rewards and benefits
• Comprehensive wellness programs
• Inclusive and respectful of diverse perspectives
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