23 Oct
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Burson
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Toronto
Burson, part of WPP, is the global communications leader built to create value for clients through reputation. With highly specialized teams, industry-leading technologies and breakthrough creative, we help brands and businesses redefine reputation as a competitive advantage so they can lead today and into the future. When you work at Burson, you are part of a global community of lifelong learners who thrive at the edge of innovation.
We unitecutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, world-class creativity, next-generation production, transformative enterprise solutions and expert strategic counselin a single company —powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform, WPP Open,to help our clients navigate change, capture opportunity and deliver transformational growth. Burson is looking for a positive, organized and service-oriented Office Administrator to join our Toronto office in a permanent, ongoing role supporting our office, employees and leadership team. This existing opportunity is a hands-on position supporting the day-to-day needs of the office while working closely with our administrative team, executives and the People Team.
The successful candidate will be expected to work from our Toronto office a minimum of four days per week. Office & Administrative Support Provide day-to-day administrative and operational support across the Toronto office. Respond to ad hoc office requests and help resolve day-to-day needs as they arise.
Work closely with the existing administrative team on all aspects of office operations and employee experience. Coordinate with vendors,
building services and other external partners. Order and manage office supplies, refreshments, catering and other office needs.
Help ensure the office remains organized, professional and welcoming. Provide day-to-day administrative support to members of the Canadian leadership team. Support meeting preparation, including agendas, materials, room bookings, catering and other logistics.
Coordinate travel arrangements, reservations and itineraries as needed. Support expense reporting and other administrative requirements for members of the leadership team. Anticipate administrative needs and proactively help leadership manage competing priorities.
Meetings & Events Support the planning and execution of internal events, staff meetings, client meetings and office celebrations. Coordinate catering, refreshments, room set-up, reservations and other event logistics. Partner closely with the administrative team on office social events and other employee activities.
Support the onboarding of new employees, including welcoming recent joiners, office tours and workplace familiarization. Partner with the People Team and the administrative team on employee events, celebrations and workplace initiatives. Help maintain a welcoming,
inclusive and positive office workplace.
Pick up additional People & Culture or office-related activities as required. Approximately 4+ years of experience in office administration, office coordination, executive support, hospitality or a similar role. Previous experience working in a busy professional office setting.
Experience providing administrative or executive support to senior leaders. Ability to manage multiple requests, calendars and changing priorities with minimal supervision.
Experience coordinating meetings, catering, vendors, travel and/or events. Confidence interacting with senior leaders, clients, visitors and external vendors. Working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Teams and the Microsoft Office suite.
Ability to work from the Toronto office a minimum of four days per week . Immediate or near-immediate availability is strongly preferred. #While specific details may vary by agency, typical benefits include: private medical care, professional development opportunities, training programmes and flexible working arrangements (where applicable). 39,750—$66,250 CAD Our vision is for Burson to be the leading ‘academy company’ for creative communications professionals and emerging leaders. We provide a dynamic environment where ambitious colleagues come to elevate their skills, expand their networks, and ultimately, produce the best solutions for today’s leading brands.
That’s why we’ve adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office around four days a week.
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