Burson
AdministrativeAssistant
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“Administrative Assistant at Burson. Skills: Office Management, Coordination and Logistics, Events and Office Culture, Administrative, Financial, and Operational Support, Onboarding and HR Support, IT Support. Oversee the daily operations of the Ottawa office. Welcome clients and visitors”
What You'll Achieve.
create value for clients through reputation; redefine reputation as a competitive advantage; navigate change, capture opportunity and deliver transformational growth; ensure the smooth operation of the office; contribute to employee experience and office culture; deliver exceptional results for our clients
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, organizational skills and attention to detail, Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment, Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and proactive, Ability to work collaboratively within a team, Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) and Outlook, Ability to work under tight deadlines
Nice to Have
Experience in customer service, office management, or administrative support is considered an asset, Bilingualism in French and English is preferred, University or college degree considered an asset
What You'll Do.
Oversee the daily operations of the Ottawa office
Welcome clients and visitors
Manage incoming and outgoing mail and deliveries
Ensure conference rooms remain organized and fully functional
Maintain internal office lists and directories
Manage calendars and meeting room bookings
Coordinate catering services and technical support for meetings
Organize business travel arrangements
Act as a liaison with other Burson offices across Canada
Plan and coordinate internal events and office activities
Provide logistical support for client events
Contribute to a positive employee experience and office culture
Provide administrative support to teams and consultants
Support local leadership with scheduling
and administrative follow-up
Assist with invoicing follow-up and basic accounting tasks
and format documents in line with Burson brand standards
Manage filing systems and databases
Coordinate onboarding and integration for new employees
Serve as a point of contact for new hires in the office
Provide basic IT support and coordinate with IT teams when needed
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Ability to work collaboratively within a team; Contribute to a positive employee experience and office culture; Support teams across the business; Act as a liaison with other Burson offices across Canada; Coordinate with IT teams
Communication Scope
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Full Job Description
Who we are: 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. WPP (LSE/NYSE: WPP) is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands. We unite cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, world-class creativity, next-generation production, transformative enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel in 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. For more information, visit WPP.com For more information visit bursonglobal.com and follow us on LinkedIn and Instagram. About the Role Burson is looking for an organized, versatile, and proactive Administrative Assistant to oversee the day-to-day operations of the Ottawa office and provide key administrative and operational support to the team. This role also includes direct support to local leadership while contributing to employee experience and office culture. This position plays a central role in ensuring the smooth operation of the office, welcoming clients, organizing internal events, coordinating administrative activities, and supporting teams across the business. Burson is a global communications consultancy specializing in strategic communications and corporate affairs. We partner with leading organizations to help manage reputation, navigate complex issues, and support growth. We offer a collaborative, dynamic, and people-focused environment where excellence, teamwork, and professional development are at the core of our culture. RESPONSIBILITIES Office Management and Re
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