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.
Your Opportunity BDO Canada LLP is looking for a Executive Assistant in our Toronto location. This is a replacement role and presents an excellent opportunity to contribute to a well-established practice within a collaborative and client-focused environment. The following provides an overview of the opportunity
Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities Supporting BDO Advisory partners and senior managers 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
Organizing and attending project team meetings as well as taking meeting minutes
Preparing reports for leadership on project status and keeping leadership informed of project direction, including achievement against project milestones, resourcing, budget, expenditures, revenue etc.
Undertaking administrative tasks for assigned Partners and Senior Managers within the Advisory Practice, including scheduling& organizing meetings, travel arrangements, managing calendars, monthly billing, and preparing reports as required
Assisting with the preparation of client proposals and presentations
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
Assisting with partner expense reports
Proactively anticipating the needs of the partners and other leaders, and ensuring accuracy, coordination, and prioritization/optimization of leader's time
Ensure leaders are working on the most important items for the practice
Help complete priority items for the leadership team to an appropriate level of quality
Performing other duties as assigned
How do we define success for your role? You demonstrate BDO's core values through all aspects of your work: Integrity, Respect and Collaboration
You understand your client's industry, challenges, and opportunities; client describe you as positive, professional, and delivering high-quality work
You identify, recommend, and are focused on effective service delivery to your clients
You share in an inclusive and engaging work environment that develops, retains& 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
Your Experience and Education You have three + years of working experience in an executive assistant role or similar role; an Office Administration diploma or other relevant education is an asset
You have experience supporting planning, coordination, monitoring, and successful delivery of projects and initiatives, including maintaining schedules and documentation, coordinating stakeholders, and tracking progress and action items
You have strong experience drafting various types of professional documents/content leveraging your exceptional writing, grammar, and visual presentation skills
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 work in a fast-paced and rapidly growing& changing workplace
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 strong problem solving, analytical, and communication skills both written and oral
You value teamwork, client service, and quality in detailed work
Experience with MS Teams would be an asset
The expected range of compensation for this role The expected range of compensation for this role is $53,000 - $88,000 annually.
Why BDO? 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.
At BDO, our people experience is guided by three core pillars- Do work with genuine care, Do what matters with purpose, and Do what's next - shaping how w
#J-18808-Ljbffr
📌 Executive Assistant (Ontario)
🏢 BDO
📍 Ontario