Executive Assistant

WSP
Toronto, Canada
Hybrid

Who this role is best for

Geared toward professionals with 10+ years of administrative experience in large organizations, comfortable with managing complex executive calendars and strategic initiatives in the Greater Toronto Area.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with 10+ years of administrative experience in professional services environments
    — “More than five years supporting senior executives or executive leadership teams”
  • Individuals who can manage high-level confidential tasks and coordinate international logistics
    — “Provide confidential, high-level administrative support to two Canadian Executive Leadership Team members”
  • Professionals who thrive in dynamic settings and can build relationships across internal and external stakeholders
    — “We're looking for a polished, proactive professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment”

Things to consider

  • This role may require travel coordination and logistics management across international locations
    — “Coordinate domestic and international travel arrangements, accommodations, and logistics”
  • Candidates should be prepared to work with minimal supervision and independently
    — “Resourceful, proactive, and able to work independently with minimal supervision”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience managing executive calendars and coordinating high-level meetings
    — “Manage complex priorities, coordinating strategic activities”
  • Emphasize your ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion
    — “Demonstrated discretion and professionalism when handling confidential and sensitive information”
  • Showcase your skills in Microsoft 365, especially Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel
    — “Advanced proficiency with Microsoft 365, including Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, Teams, and SharePoint”
  • Demonstrate your ability to organize and distribute executive-level communications
    — “Draft, coordinate, and distribute communications on behalf of executive leaders”
  • Include examples of past special projects that contributed to business objectives
    — “Support special projects and initiatives that contribute to business objectives”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

Derived from job-description analysis by Serendipath's career intelligence engine.

What success looks like

  • providing high-level administrative support to senior executives
  • managing complex priorities and calendars
  • coordinating executive meetings and events
  • preparing and distributing communications
Typical background
administrative experience in a large organizationsupporting senior executives

Skills & requirements

Required

Administrative SupportCalendar ManagementTravel CoordinationExpense ReportingMeeting OrganizationDocument PreparationCommunicationOrganizational SkillsAttention To DetailDiscretion

Preferred

Bilingualism In English And French

Stack & domain

Microsoft 365OutlookPowerpointExcelTeamsSharepointOracleHyperion Planning ApplicationOracle Data WarehouseVBASQLDashboardsLeadershipCommunicationTeamworkProblem-solvingAttention To DetailOrganizational SkillsInterpersonal SkillsDiscretionProfessionalismFinanceAdministrationProject ManagementERP Systems

About the role

Original posting from WSP

What if you could redefine what’s possible?

With us, you can. You want Purpose. Growth. Opportunity. People who get it.

We are the home of ambitious, passionate, and innovative world shapers.

With an unmatched breadth and depth of engineering, advisory and science‑based expertise, our global minds unite to power local solutions.

We are pathfinders and impact makers.

We are Visioneers. 

We are WSP.

The Opportunity

WSP is seeking an experienced Executive Assistant to support two members of our Canadian Executive Leadership Team based in the Greater Toronto Area.

This is a highly visible role that sits at the centre of executive operations, providing trusted support to senior leaders and helping drive organizational effectiveness. You'll be responsible for managing complex priorities, coordinating strategic activities, and creating the conditions that allow executives to focus on leading the business.

We're looking for a polished, proactive professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment, exercises sound judgment, and builds strong relationships across all levels of the organization. If you're highly organized, adaptable, and enjoy working behind the scenes to make an impact, we'd love to hear from you.

We encourage applications from top talent across the GTA. Candidates may be based out of any WSP office location within the Greater Toronto Area, subject to business needs and team alignment.

Your Impact

Provide confidential, high-level administrative support to two Canadian Executive Leadership Team membersManage complex and frequently changing calendars, priorities, meetings, and stakeholder requestsCoordinate domestic and international travel arrangements, accommodations, and logisticsPrepare and process expense reports and related documentationOrganize and support executive meetings, leadership events, and strategic initiativesDraft, coordinate, and distribute communications on behalf of executive leadersPrepare meeting materials, presentations, reports, and briefing documentsCapture meeting notes, track action items, and ensure follow-through on key commitmentsBuild and maintain strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholdersCollaborate with administrative professionals across the business and provide backup support when requiredSupport special projects and initiatives that contribute to business objectivesThe Skills You Will Bring to WSP

Post-secondary education in Business Administration or a related field is considered an assetTen (10)+ years of administrative experience within a large, complex organizationMore than five years supporting senior executives or executive leadership teamsExperience supporting leaders in a professional services environment is considered an assetAdvanced proficiency with Microsoft 365, including Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, Teams, and SharePointStrong presentation, document preparation, and reporting capabilitiesExceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and competing deadlinesStrong attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality workExcellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to interact confidently with senior stakeholdersDemonstrated discretion and professionalism when handling confidential and sensitive informationResourceful, proactive, and able to work independently with minimal supervisionExperience with Oracle or other ERP systems is considered an assetBilingualism in English and French is considered an assetWhy Choose WSP?

We exist to shape communities to advance humanity. The brightest engineers, advisors and scientists from across the globe call WSP home.

Proudly Canadian – we are a Top 100 Employer in Canada for 2026.A global community of brilliant minds – your next idea, mentor, or opportunity is always within reach.Limitless opportunities start here. Whether it’s across the country or around the globe, we help you tailor your role to match your ambition — because your growth drives ours.Flexible work, real balance – we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours.#WeAreWSP

Compensation

AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $

MB & ON: $

NB, NL, NS, PE & QC: $

Disclosure:

The final salary awarded for this role may vary from the above range based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs. The wage range provided in this job posting may be subject to change for business purposes.

Make Your Mark with WSP

At WSP, you'll play a critical role in helping senior leaders operate at their best while contributing to the success of a growing, purpose-driven organization. This is more than an administrative role, it's an opportunity to become a trusted partner, influence key initiatives, and gain exposure to executive decision-making at the highest levels of the business.

If you're an experienced Executive Assistant who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys managing complex priorities, and takes pride in delivering exceptional support, we encourage you to apply and join a team that is shaping the future of communities across Canada and beyond.

At WSP, we exist to shape communities to advance humanity.

It’s why we bring people together who are wired to solve complex challenges - engineers, scientists, advisors, and technical experts who are driven by a common passion - to redefine what’s possible and shape what comes next. We are Visioneers.

As one of the world’s leading professional services firms, we partner with clients across transportation, infrastructure, environment, buildings, energy, water, mining and metals. We pair deep local knowledge with global insights to pioneer solutions designed to leave a lasting, positive impact.

At WSP, you’ll join a community of brilliant minds that push boundaries every day - applying deep expertise and fuelling innovation to help create a more connected and resilient future. Here, your ideas are valued, your growth is supported, and you are encouraged to bring your authentic self to work. We empower our people to collaborate across disciplines, challenge the status quo, and shape a career with purpose.

Join us.

Please Note:

Health and Safety is a core paramount value of WSP. Given the importance of keeping one another safe it is expected that you comply with our Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) policy at all times as well as client HSE policies when working at client locations. Full details here.

Some safety-sensitive positions involve fieldwork and may include work in a variety of environmental conditions, such as remote or isolated areas, working alone, and in inclement weather (within safe and reasonable limits).

WSP welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

WSP is committed to the principles of employment equity. Only the candidates selected will be contacted.

WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Full details here.

Source: WSP careers

Similar roles