Administrative Assistant

Who we are
You know those big cities that still feel like small towns? Where everyone’s friendly and helps each other out? That’s like Grant Thornton. Except here we’re all professionals and there isn’t a mayor or a general store. What we’re trying to say is that we’re a large and growing professional services firm that still feels like a community. We employ over 3000 people across Canada, and we truly care about our colleagues, our clients and the communities where we work and live. That’s what’s most important to us. We’re building a thriving organization that’s purpose driven and still want to remember what your favourite milkshake flavour is.

As an Administrative Assistant your responsibilities will include:

• Support team in day-to-day operations and coordination
• This role will be pivotal during peak seasons to support large cyclical processes
• Liaise with broader team on coordinating training and sessions throughout the business unit
• Maintain team shared inbox and calendar
• Assist with reporting and metrics, provide recommendations and analysis
• Coordinate meetings and calls as required
• Contribute to the team culture by looking for ways to improve work methods and ensuring positive work relationships
• Other duties as required

Be Grant Thornton
If you’re a bit like us, you’re driven to connect with how others are feeling and thinking. Here we walk in others shoes before taking action. Just imagine being part of a team that puts “we before me”, where flexAbility is a mindset, and where you trust your colleagues to have your back. At Grant Thornton, you’ll work with inspiring leaders who support your development, both personally and professionally. This is a place where your insatiable curiosity enables you to think, see and hear from a variety of perspectives, a place where every day is different and having the courage to grow is part of who you are. And when all this comes together, well that’s when the magic happens! Want to learn more about who we are and how we live our purple every day? Read our colleagues’ stories at www.discoveryourpurple.ca

Think you’ve got what it takes to be an Administrative Assistant? Like the colour purple? Great. Heres a few more boxes we’re also hoping you can tick:

• 3+ years of administrative experience in a busy professional services environment (public practice would be an asset)
• Takes initiative and direction and is a self-directed learner
• Possess excellent time management skills, ability to multi-task and meet multiple and/or unexpected deadlines in a demanding environment
• Demonstrates sound judgment regarding confidential and sensitive matters
• Demonstrates exceptional ethical principles and diplomacy
• Reputation and demonstrated track record of working independently, showing initiative and eagerness to learn, a continuous improvement mindset, and a bias for action
• Strong problem solving, organizational and office administration skills
• Advanced knowledge and experience working with MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• The ability to work in a dynamic and demanding work environment while remaining positive and focused
• A focus on high quality work and a sense of urgency
• Handling sensitive and/or confidential information
• Maintaining information on digital platforms
• Verifying the accuracy and completeness of documents
• Keeping well-informed on policies, rules, regulations and guidelines

At Grant Thornton we’re focused on making a difference in the lives of our clients, our colleagues and our communities. That’s our purpose. Or, as we like to say, living our purple.

Whats in it for you?

Profit sharing, Flex days, RRSP contributions, Firmwide holiday closure, Wellness benefits, Concierge-like benefits, Work from anywhere in Canada in the summer for 4 weeks, and more!

Are you ready to Discover Your Purple?

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Grant Thornton LLP is committed to employment equity, human rights and respectful workplace principles throughout the life cycle of employment, including at the recruitment and hiring stages. We welcome applications from members of all equity deserving groups, including persons with disabilities, women, racialized and/or Indigenous applicants. Should you require accommodation in relation to the recruitment process, please notify us by emailing careers@ca.gt.com and we will work with you to meet your accommodation needs.