- Providing general day-to-day office administration including ordering office and kitchen supplies, tracking office expenses, managing office equipment
- Providing administrative support to a team of consultants including direct support to senior team members in the office
- Supporting and/or leading logistics on company and client events
- Managing calendars, meetings, and teams calls, including the distribution of meeting materials and taking meeting minutes
- Supporting on ensuring accounting policies and procedures are followed and reconciling company credit card
- Liaising with IT support in Ottawa
- Liaising with building staff
- Maintaining corporate database and distribution lists
- Managing corporate communications social media calendar and postings
Toronto, Ontario
Toronto’s fastest growing public affairs firm is recruiting an experienced Office Coordinator.
The ideal candidate will be well-organized, pro-active, possess strong verbal and written communication skills, and have a minimum of 1 year working experience in an office setting.
We are looking for someone who is outgoing, client service-oriented, organized, has the ability to multitask, and enjoys working in a team atmosphere.
Knowledge of politics and current events at Queen’s Park and/City Hall is considered an asset.
Experience in digital media and communications, including developing and posting material for a variety of platforms is considered an asset.
Reporting to the Senior Vice President in the Toronto office, this position offers a positive work environment and the opportunity to collaborate with colleagues across the country. Interested candidates should apply below. No phone calls please. Only qualified candidates will receive a call back for interviews.
Salary range $55,000 to $80,000 accordingly to the experience.
Interested candidates should email their resume and cover letter to cv@globalpublic.com.
Please include reference number TO-COOR-7001 in the subject line of your email and in your cover letter. No phone calls please. Only qualified candidates will receive a call back for interviews.
About Global Public Affairs
Global Public Affairs is Canada’s largest privately-owned public affairs firm. With offices across the country, we work with an ever-expanding list of Canadian and international clients in multiple aspects of their business, providing comprehensive strategic government relations and communications counsel and services – from research and strategy development to full project implementation. Whether through government advocacy, managing a crisis or conducting community consultation, pursuing the many elements of effective public affairs is fundamental to the success of any organization. Tailoring our approach to meet our clients’ needs is fundamental to the success of any public affairs strategy. From our inception in 1997, we have built a solid track record of helping organizations of all sizes, and in a variety of sectors, meet their business objectives. Our guiding principle, From Insight to Impact, is at the heart of our work.
Job Description
- Strong MS Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint) skills
- 1 year experience in an office setting
- Event management experience
- Ability to interact with clients and government officials in a friendly and professional manner
- Knowledge of politics and events at Queen’s Park and City Hall would be considered an asset
- Self-starter with initiative, naturally curious, and can think through issues and problems (including identifying potential scenarios and outcomes), both independently and as part of a team
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a demonstrated attention to detail
- Strong design skills in canva or Adobe studio
- Familiar with digital platforms including: x, LinkedIn, meta (facebook and Instagram) and wordpress.
- Ability to multi-task, while being results oriented
- Must be accountable, reliable and professional
Meets Commitments
- Demonstrates the importance of meeting deadlines, internal and external
- Holds self and team accountable for commitments, behaviours and results
Decision Making
- Uses rigorous decision making processes to make objective decisions
- Makes suggestions and provides ideas to decision making process. Gathers input from others to inform decisions
- Has the ability to determine priorities
Team-oriented
- Builds effective relationships to achieve individual and organizational success
- Shares the workload with others and is prepared to take on different roles and projects when required
- Seeks out and leverages the diverse perspectives and capabilities of colleagues and clients
Communication
- Has the ability to provide and receive constructive feedback
- Openly communicates with colleagues and clients the information required to execute work
- Can communicate clearly through verbal and written communication with a variety of audiences
Engaged
- Contributes to the continuous improvement of the work environment
- Demonstrates a high level of enthusiasm and initiative
- Appropriately shares knowledge, skills and experience with colleagues to raise the competence level of the organization
Capacity for Change
- Demonstrates flexibility in adapting to changing conditions and client demands
- Demonstrates the ability to learn from mistakes
- Is open to new ways of doing thin
Professional Relationships
- Establishes and maintains positive relationships with all stakeholders including colleagues and clients and gains their trust and respect
- Is aware of how decisions, words and actions affect business relationships
- Represents Global in public area; maintains corporate brand and reputation; conducts oneself in a professional manner both in and outside of the office.
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