WSP

Executive Assistant to the CEO

WSP$81K — $107K *
Business Services
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years in a corporate setting, especially in large organizations.
  • 5+ years supporting C-suite executives, preferably CEO or CFO.
  • Advanced skills in Microsoft Office and Outlook management.
  • Exceptional organizational ability with prioritization under pressure.
  • Bilingual: fluent in both English and French.
  • Skilled in handling sensitive and confidential information.
  • Experience in coordinating executive travel and meetings.

Responsibilities

  • Manage the President's calendar and travel arrangements.
  • Streamline communication between the President and stakeholders.
  • Prepare correspondence and executive materials of high quality.
  • Coordinate logistics for management meetings and strategic initiatives.
  • Facilitate effective national communications.
  • Follow up on key actions and commitments.
  • Safeguard confidential information with professionalism.

Benefits

  • Work at one of Canada’s leading engineering firms.
  • Partner with the President in a high-visibility role.
  • Make impactful contributions to executive decision-making.
  • Thrive in a fast-paced executive environment.
  • Join a respected professional services organization.
Full Job Description
Job Description

The Opportunity

Unlock Potential

Help shape the future of one of Canada's leading engineering, science and infrastructure solutions firm by supporting the President of WSP Canada. This highly visible role places you at the centre of executive decision-making, providing strategic administrative support, facilitating communication with senior leaders, and helping ensure the successful execution of key business priorities.

Based in Montréal, you will be a trusted partner to the President, balancing competing priorities, managing confidential information, and enabling operational excellence across a national organization.

Your Impact

Manage the President's complex calendar, travel arrangements, meeting schedules, and executive priorities.

Coordinate and streamline communication between the President and internal and external stakeholders.

Prepare high-quality correspondence, and executive materials.

Support logistics around management meetings, employee town halls, strategic initiatives that contribute to the success of WSP Canada.

Facilitate national communications and ensure information is distributed effectively.

Follow up on key actions and commitments

Safeguard highly confidential information with the utmost professionalism and discretion.

Serve as a trusted ambassador of the WSP brand and guiding principles.

The Skills That Set You Apart

More than 10 years of experience in a corporate environment within a large, complex organization.

At least 5 years of experience supporting C-suite executives, ideally a CEO, CFO, or equivalent leader.

Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and Outlook management.

Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to prioritize competing demands and tight deadlines.

Strong bilingual communication skills in English and French.

Proven ability to exercise sound judgment when handling sensitive and confidential information.

Demonstrated experience coordinating executive travel, meetings, and documentation.

Postsecondary education in Business Administration or a related discipline is considered an asset.

Compensation

AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $89,800 - $118,900
MB & ON: $81,900 - $112,800
NB, NL, NS, PE & QC: $81,100 - $107,700

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.

Ready to Support Transformational Leadership?

Join a team where your expertise, judgment, and organizational excellence directly contribute to the success of one of Canada's most respected professional services organizations. If you thrive in a fast-paced executive environment and want to make a meaningful impact every day, we want to hear from you.

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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