Senior Administrative Professional, Assurance

Putting people first, every day

BDO is a firm built on a foundation of positive relationships with our people and our clients. Each day, our professionals provide exceptional service, helping clients with advice and insight they can trust. In turn, we offer an award-winning environment that fosters a people‑first culture with a high priority on your personal and professional growth.

BDO Canada is seeking a Senior Administrative Professional (Contract) in Toronto to support the Assurance Executive Team. This is a replacement role and the successful candidate will own the following job responsibilities:

• Supporting BDO Assurance partners in achieving operational goals and implementing objectives
• Assist in leading strategic group initiative project streams to support development of corporate vision
• Soliciting input from and coordinating with firm leadership to plan, track, monitor, and follow the progress of projects, action items, risks and business strategies that emanate from the partner and their team
• Preparing and distributing project materials including client proposals and presentations
• Organizing and attending project team meetings as well as taking meeting minutes
• Undertaking administrative tasks for assigned Partners and Senior Managers within the Assurance Practice, including scheduling & organizing meetings, time and expense reports, travel arrangements, managing calendars, monthly billing, and preparing reports as required
• Drafting talking points on an array of topics as required, and ensure that the partner/leader is prepared and in possession of information and materials required for meetings and other scheduled events
• Acting as a representative and ambassador for the accountable partners and other leaders, facilitating communication and working independently with the firm’s leadership team as required
• Client interaction to support information requests and follow‑ups
• Proactively anticipating the needs of the partners and other leaders, and ensuring accuracy, coordination, and prioritization/optimization of leader’s time
• Help complete priority items for the leadership team to an appropriate level of quality
• Performing other duties as assigned

• You demonstrate BDO's core values through all aspects of your work:
  Integrity, Respect and Collaboration
• You understand our client’s industry, challenges, and opportunities; clients describe you as positive, professional, and delivering high-quality work
• You identify, recommend, and are focused on effective service delivery to our clients
• You share in an inclusive and engaging work environment that develops, retains and attracts talent
• You actively participate in the adoption of digital tools and strategies to drive an innovative workplace
• You grow your expertise through learning and professional development

• You have three to five+ years of working experience in an executive assistant role or other administrative role in which you supported senior leaders
• You have an Office Administration diploma or other relevant education an asset
• Prior working experience at a professional services firm an asset
• You have excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office computer programs (Word, Excel, and Outlook)
• You have the ability to prioritize workload and the flexibility to manage multiple tasks
• You are able to work quickly and take on more responsibilities over time
• You have the ability to work in a deadline‑driven work setting and deal with confidential information
• You have strong problem solving, analytical, and communication skills both written and oral
• You value teamwork, client service, and quality in detailed work
• You have excellent written and oral communication

The expected range of compensation for this role is $45,000.00 - $75,000.00

Our people‑first approach to talent has earned us a spot among Canada’s Top 100 Employers for 2026. This recognition is a milestone we’re thrilled to add to our collection of awards for both experienced and student talent experiences.

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