A leading professional services firm is hiring an Assistant to join its Marketing & Communications team in downtown Toronto. This is an administration-focused role: managing calendars, coordinating meetings and processing expenses for three senior marketing leaders.
You will support two Directors of Business Development and the Director of Communications. You will also be the primary backup to the Executive Assistant to the Chief Marketing Officer, covering the CMO's office during absences and peak periods.
This role is ideal for an organized early-career professional who wants to build toward an Executive Assistant career. You will learn senior-level executive support first-hand while gaining broad exposure to professional services marketing.
Key responsibilities Calendar management (two Directors, BD and Director, Communications) Manage three busy, frequently changing calendars, balancing internal priorities with client commitments
Schedule internal and client meetings across multiple time zones, resolving conflicts proactively
Book meeting rooms, virtual meeting links and catering
Flag upcoming deadlines, travel and commitments so each Director is prepared
Meeting coordination Prepare agendas, briefing notes and meeting materials in advance
Take minutes, record action items and follow up on outstanding tasks
Coordinate recurring team meetings, leadership sessions and client meetings
Organize travel and itineraries as needed
Expense and administrative management Prepare, reconcile and submit expense reports for all three Directors on time and in line with firm policy
Process invoices and purchase orders; track marketing spend against budget
Liaise with vendors, agencies and the finance team on payments and queries
Maintain shared drives, contact lists, team calendars and project trackers




EA backup to the CMO's office Cover the Executive Assistant to the CMO during vacations, absences and peak periods
Manage the CMO's calendar, meetings, correspondence and expenses when covering
Act as a professional first point of contact for senior leaders and clients
Handle confidential information with discretion
Marketing, BD and communications support Coordinating projects ensuring timelines are met
Help schedule internal communications, newsletters and social posts
Support client events and seminars: invitations, RSVPs, logistics and on-site help
Take on ad hoc projects across the Marketing & Communications team
What you bring: 2–7 years of administrative, coordinator or assistant experience, ideally in qualified services (legal, accounting, consulting or financial services)
Proven experience managing multiple calendars and scheduling complex meetings
Experience preparing and reconciling expense reports and processing invoices
Advanced skills in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Teams
Excellent written and oral communication skills along with strong proofreading skills
Highly organized, able to juggle several stakeholders and competing priorities
Sound judgment and discretion with confidential information
A clear interest in growing into an Executive Assistant role
Post-secondary diploma or degree in Business, Office Administration, Marketing or a related field
Nice to have Experience supporting or backing up a senior executive
Familiarity with expense platforms (e.g., Concur, Chrome River) and a CRM (e.g., InterAction, Salesforce)
Exposure to marketing, BD or communications work
French or another language an asse
Hands-on experience supporting senior leaders.
Broad exposure to business development, communications and events in a leading firm
Hybrid schedule with one remote day per week, in a central, transit-accessible downtown office

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📌 Assistant (Ontario)
🏢 Options Consulting Solutions
📍 Ontario