Burson

AdministrativeAssistant

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.

The Brief

“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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