Description

Join us in cultivating a collaborative workplace driven by unique perspectives. We’re proud PwC advances a culture that helps everyone to thrive. It's one of the reasons we're recognized as a "Top Company" to work for in Canada. As you ignite a meaningful career and build a network that’ll last for life, you'll work with people from diverse backgrounds and industries to help solve important problems, empowered by technology to turn today's ideas into tomorrow's solutions. We cultivate an environment in which our differences are embraced and our people feel comfortable bringing their whole selves to work. An empowering and diverse environment starts with you. Are you ready to get started?

A career in Administration and Secretarial Services, within Internal Firm Services, will give you with the opportunity to provide administrative support to PwC employees. You’ll focus on using business software applications to prepare reports, receiving and directing incoming calls or emails to the appropriate parties, arranging business travel, tracking expenses, and coordinating meeting arrangements.

Our team is led by the national administrative services team that oversees executive assistants and team assistants, administrative support concierge, dual support specialists, office services, document production, meeting and events, and project management. You’ll help our team with calendar management, internal and external client scheduling, travel arrangements, expense reconciliation, client or account research, report generation and review, and routine communication management.

Important point(s) to consider

COVID-19Vaccination Policy: Putting the safety of our people and clients first as we look to a hybrid future: The health, well-being and safety of our colleagues, clients, and communities is our number one priority. Vaccinations have proven to reduce the risk of COVID-19. Effective Friday, October 1, 2021, PwC Canada requires all partners, staff, contractors and visitors to be fully-vaccinated when entering a PwC location, subject to applicable legal exemptions. At PwC, the future ways of work will be a hybrid of in-person and virtual, allowing choice and flexibility to explore new ways of working and collaborating. Read this press release for further details.

Please note that we are currently recruiting for a variety of administrative roles on a national level. Applicants for this position will be considered for multiple roles including Admin Assistant, Team Assistant and Flex Team Assistant. The roles offered may be permanent or fixed term contract (for a period of 1 year), based on the needs of the team at the time of hire.

Please note that this isn’t an entirely virtual role. Once the pandemic ends, candidates must be able to work from the local office at least 1 day each week. In office days may change or increase periodically based on business needs.

What you’ll create and do

At the Administrative level, you’ll work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve complex business issues from strategy to execution. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Business Support - Email, Calendar & Travel management, Meeting arrangements, organize small events and liaise with Meeting and Event Services (MES) for larger events

Financial Support - Expenses, Basware (invoices), Flextrack, Power BI, Salesforce, Sponsorships

Records & Document Support - New client set up, document management; collaborate with DPS/WordPro and the Acceleration Centre. Utilise DocsOnline + PremierOffice

Miscellaneous - Support with social media tools, research, vantage registration, IT support, minor project management, support with timesheets (if required) Provide support for and assist with adoption of changes to firm technology, procedures and policy.

Maintain professional, digital and technical knowledge through the use of firm tools, attending training sessions & establishing personal networks

Function as a backup for other team members and contribute to other teaming activities

Assistance with other firm and business projects, initiatives or general administrative duties

What you’ll bring to this role

An interest in upskilling for a digital world and technology trends, an openness to learning new tools and adapting how you work A

demonstrated commitment to valuing differences and working alongside diverse people and perspectives

Minimum of two (2) years of relevant experience in customer service, administration or applicable transferable skills

Previous experience working in a partnership or professional services firm is an asset

Extensive technical knowledge and proficiency in Google Mail, Google Calendar, Google Hangouts, Lotus Notes, WebEx, iPhone, iPad and social media tools, i.e., LinkedIn etc.

Must be able to demonstrate intermediate proficiency levels in Google Applications (Docs, Sheets, Slides), and MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Strong client service focus

Commitment to delivering high quality service to both external and internal clients, displaying an image of professionalism, discretion, integrity and tact. The ability to work well both independently and in a team environment by creating a positive working atmosphere, and supporting each other to combine individual strengths to enhance team performance

Excellent judgement and strong problem solving skills, including a proactive approach to working with staff and clients at all levels while demonstrating flexibility. Exceptional organizational skills and ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities

Effective listening skills; excellent oral and written communication skills (including strong spelling, editing, proofreading, punctuation and grammar skills). Confidence in ability to work in a highly technical and ever changing work environment. Engaging in the promotion & adoption of digital tools and strategies. Adaptable and able to work within tight deadlines, demonstrating flexibility

You have a passion for customer service and a flair for administration. Maybe you’ve come from a completely different career path, but the skills you bring to the table will work wonders in this virtual support role

Why you’ll love working for PwC 

At PwC, we support you through a range of financial and non-financial rewards and benefits. Discover a life that works for you with our diverse, inclusive and flexible culture. To learn how you can grow and shine in your career at PwC, please visit: https://www.pwc.com/ca/whypwc

See how you can create your future at PwC

www.pwc.com/ca/en/careers/create-your-future.html

Get to know us

Check out our careers blog to hear what our people have to say and discover a place where you can bring your passions and whole self to work. https://www.pwc.com/ca/en/careers/blog.html 

Applying at PwC

At PwC, we embrace new technology where you will learn to innovate and deliver differently. For Administrative, Specialist, Associate, Senior Associate, and Manager roles you may have the opportunity to participate in an on-demand video interview. To learn more about our innovative cloud-based online application interview process click here:  https://www.pwc.com/ca/applytopwc

We take your privacy seriously. To protect your personal information, please submit your application directly through PwC Canada Careers: https://www.pwc.com/ca/en/careers.html

PwC is committed to building a diverse workforce representative of the communities we serve. We encourage and are pleased to consider all qualified candidates, without regard to race, colour, citizenship, religion, sex, marital / family status, sexual orientation, gender identity, aboriginal status, age, disability or persons who may require an accommodation, to apply.

Every day we see how people make businesses great. But it's not only about skills. If your experience is close to what we're looking for, please consider applying. We recognize that experience comes in many forms, and passionate teams reimagine the possible. Create your future at PwC.