Partner Administrative Assistant

KPMG Canada; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

KPMG in Canada is seeking an experienced Partner Administrative Assistant in Edmonton. The role supports partners and management teams by handling calendars, travel logistics, and high-quality document preparation.

You will ensure risk management, branding compliance, and precise communication across a range of projects. We value strong MS Office and Adobe skills, excellent communication, and robust project management abilities.

Qualifications

• Advanced skills with MS Office and Adobe products, particularly Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Acrobat.
• Proficiency to quickly learn proprietary software.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong project management skills.
• Good judgment and analytical skills with a focus on attention to detail.
• Capability to work independently and take ownership of tasks.
• Ability to quickly and smoothly adapt to changing client demands.
• Minimum 5 years of administration experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to partners and management teams
• Adhere to risk management and branding in compliance with National guidelines ensuring accuracy and completeness
• Coordinate, prepare, edit, and proofread documents such as correspondence, presentations, and reports using various software
• Proactively and independently manage partners’ calendar and contact database to maximize best use of the partners’ time
• Coordinate travel arrangements
• Coordinate meetings, conference calls, video conferences, live meetings, and organize required materials
• Assist in the proposal process as required, working with the proposal team and proposal coordinator

Skills

MS Office

Outlook

Excel

PowerPoint

Acrobat

Adobe products

communication skills

project management

attention to detail

independent work

Tools

proprietary software

Job description

Overview

At KPMG in Canada, our people bring their unique perspectives to Canada’s most important challenges. Here, you can build momentum that reaches beyond our business, develop skills for the future, and take ownership of your career with support at every stage. Join a firm where your career can make a difference.

The Client Administration function is a vital part of the firm’s Business Enablement Services and is focused on achieving client service excellence by delivering timely, high-quality products and encouraging an environment that increases both the staff and client experience.

KPMG is looking for a Partner Administrative Assistant for our Edmonton office who can provide support on a range of activities to ensure a high-quality product.

What you will do

• Provide administrative support to partners and management teams
• Adhere to risk management and branding in compliance with National guidelines ensuring accuracy and completeness
• Coordinate, prepare, edit, and proofread documents such as correspondence, presentations, and reports using various software
• Proactively and independently manage partners’ calendar and contact database to maximize best use of the partners’ time
• Coordinate travel arrangements
• Coordinate meetings, conference calls, video conferences, live meetings, and organize required materials
• Assist in the proposal process as required, working with the proposal team and proposal coordinator

At times, business needs may require employees to work beyond their normal workday or workweek to fulfill their job responsibilities. We understand the importance of personal time and strive to offer flexibility to accommodate personal matters. Our approach to flexibility ensures that employees can balance their work and personal life effectively.

What you bring to the role

• Advanced skills with MS Office and Adobe products, particularly Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Acrobat
• Proficiency to quickly learn proprietary software
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong project management skills
• Good judgment and analytical skills with a focus on attention to detail
• Capability to work independently and take ownership of tasks
• Ability to quickly and smoothly adapt to changing client demands
• Minimum 5 years of administration experience

Providing you with the support you need to be at your best

Our Values, The KPMG Way

Integrity, we do what is right |Excellence, we never stop learning and improving |Courage, we think and act boldly | Together, we respect each other and draw strength from our differences |For Better, we do what matters

KPMG in Canada is a proud equal opportunities employer and we are committed to creating a respectful, inclusive and barrier-free workplace that allows all of our people to reach their full potential. A diverse workforce is key to our success and we believe in bringing your whole self to work. We welcome all qualified candidates to apply and hope you will choose KPMG in Canada as your employer of choice.

Adjustments and accommodations throughout the recruitment process

At KPMG, we are committed to fostering an inclusive recruitment process where all candidates can be themselves and excel. We aim to provide a positive experience and are prepared to offer adjustments or accommodations to help you perform at your best. Adjustments (informal requests), such as extra preparation time or the option for micro breaks during interviews, and accommodations (formal requests), such as accessible communication supports or technology aids, are tailored to individual needs and role requirements. You will have an opportunity to request an adjustment or accommodation at any point throughout the recruitment process. If you require support, please contact KPMG’s Employee Relations Service team by calling 1-888-466-4778.

AI Usage

Weembrace the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance the candidate experience and streamline our recruitment processes. AI tools may help with organizing applications or surfacing relevant qualifications. However, no hiring decisions are made using AI. Every hiring decision is made by our hiring managers and recruitment professionals, who are equipped with training that empowers them to use these tools responsibly. AI technologies used in our recruitment process undergo detailed risk assessments, including security and privacy requirements, that align with KPMG’s Trusted AI framework.

We believe technology should empower human judgment, not replace it. It’s one of the many ways we’re delivering on our vision of being a technology-first, people-driven firm.