WSP

Executive Assistant, C-Suite

WSP$76K — $102K *
Business Services
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of experience in a large organization, with 5+ years as an Executive or Senior Assistant.
  • Fluent in both French and English with strong communication skills for international contexts.
  • Advanced skills in Microsoft Outlook, Teams, PowerPoint, and Office suite; familiarity with SharePoint and ERP systems is a plus.
  • Demonstrated capacity to handle multiple priorities and interact with diverse stakeholders effectively.
  • Strong organizational skills and ability to work autonomously in a dynamic environment.
  • Exceptional judgment and discretion regarding sensitive information.
  • Bilingualism for document review and translation duties is essential.

Responsibilities

  • Provide high-level administrative support for two global executives.
  • Manage calendars, emails, travel arrangements, expenses, and timesheets proactively.
  • Organize strategic and operational meetings, including logistics and record-keeping.
  • Maintain a comprehensive calendar of critical corporate events.
  • Assist in preparing and updating executive documentation and presentations.
  • Coordinate the creation of the annual sustainability report and other ESG disclosures.
  • Ensure effective publishing and updating of content on internal and external platforms.
  • Manage vendors, purchase orders, and financial follow-ups to enhance operational efficiency.

Benefits

  • On-site work requirement four days per week for enhanced collaboration.
  • Opportunity to work closely with global leaders in Ethics and ESG.
  • Contribute to impactful sustainability and ethical initiatives.
  • Dynamic work environment that supports professional growth and autonomy.
Full Job Description
Job Description

The Opportunity

As an Executive Assistant, you will provide high-level strategic and administrative support to the Global Head of Ethics, ESG and Compliance, as well as to the Global Director, Earth & Environment, while contributing to the smooth operation and impact of WSP's global programs.

This position is based at our head office at 1600 René-Lévesque West Boulevard and requires an on-site presence of four days per week.

Your Impact
  • Effectively support two global executives by proactively managing their calendars, emails, travel, expenses, and timesheets.
  • Coordinate strategic and operational meetings (teams, committees, boards), including invitations, logistics, attendance tracking, recordings, and distribution of deliverables.
  • Maintain a centralized Outlook/Teams calendar of key events (Board reporting, GLT meetings, ESG and Ethics committees).
  • Support the preparation, review, and updating of executive documents and presentations.
  • Play a central role in coordinating the annual sustainability report, CNTP, and other ESG disclosures, including the French version.
  • Support the review, translation, and publication of policies, guidelines, and communications related to ethics and sustainability programs.
  • Ensure the publication and updating of content on internal platforms (Canopy, SharePoint, Teams) and external channels.
  • Contribute to operational efficiency by managing vendors, purchase orders, invoicing, and financial follow-ups.


The skills that set you apart
  • Over 10 years of professional experience within a large organization, including at least 5 years as an Executive or Senior Assistant.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both French and English, within an international context.
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Teams, PowerPoint, and the Office suite; knowledge of SharePoint and an ERP system is an asset.
  • Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, tight deadlines, and diverse stakeholders.
  • Strong organizational and planning skills, with a high degree of autonomy in a growing environment.
  • High level of professional judgment and absolute discretion in handling sensitive and confidential information.
  • Bilingualism (English-French) because the individual will frequently be involved with the review and translation of documents.

Compensation

AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT : 85 100 $ - 112 800 $
MB & ON : 77 700 $ - 107 000 $
NB, NL, NS, PE & QC : 76 900 $ - 102 100 $

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

If you're driven by purpose and impact, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now and take the first step toward a rewarding career with us.

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About WSP

WSP is a Canadian engineering consulting firm that provides services to transform the built environment and restore the natural environment. The firm's expertise ranges from environmental remediation and urban planning, to engineering iconic buildings and designing sustainable transport networks, to developing the energy sources of the future and enabling new ways of extracting essential resources. It has approximately 54,000 employees, including engineers, technicians, scientists, architects, planners, surveyors, program and construction management professionals, and various environmental experts. WSP has offices in more than 40 countries and territories around the world.
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54,000 employees
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Founded
1959

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