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8 results for Administrative Assistants in Kanata, ON

CFO
  • Orleans, ON
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 140000.00 - 180000.00 CAD / Yearly
  • <p>Due to a retirement our client is looking for an experienced Chief Financial Officer (CFO) or Director of Finance to join our clients team in Orleans, Ontario. This role requires a strong leader with expertise in financial management, strategic planning, and operational oversight. The ideal candidate will have a proven ability to drive organizational success by implementing best practices, managing diverse teams, and ensuring compliance with financial and administrative standards.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><p>• Develop and implement strategic financial plans in collaboration with executive management to achieve corporate goals.</p><p>• Oversee and provide leadership to HR, administrative staff, and accounting teams, ensuring efficient operations and strong team performance.</p><p>• Review contracts for financial compliance, providing detailed feedback and coordinating with legal experts when necessary.</p><p>• Manage relationships with third-party IT service providers and offer technical support for software applications, including Microsoft tools and accounting systems.</p><p>• Act as a global administrator for Microsoft platforms, handling identity management, security, licensing, and communication tools.</p><p>• Maintain and process security clearances for employees in compliance with government regulations.</p><p>• Supervise financial operations across multiple entities, including reviewing payables, payroll, financial statements, and tax returns for inactive corporations.</p><p>• Coordinate updates to corporate minute books and oversee documentation for holding companies.</p><p>• Prepare and sign prequalification proposals and tender bonds, collaborating with estimators for technical inputs.</p><p>• Lead safety, training, and certification initiatives to ensure compliance and enhance organizational standards.</p>
  • 2025-11-21T16:04:57Z
Bilingual Human Resources Coordinator
  • Ottawa, ON
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 62000.00 - 70000.00 CAD / Yearly
  • <p><strong>We are partnering with an excellent Crown Corporation that's looking to add a bilingual HR Coordinator to their team. This is a full-time/permanent role.</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Advantages:</strong></p><p>-Comprehensive benefits package</p><p>-Pension + 3 weeks vacation/sick days </p><p>-Hybrid (1 day on site/weekly) + flex hours</p><p>-Excellent culture and leadership team </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><p><br></p><p>-Deliver thorough administrative support to different parties, and provide assistance to other Human Resources team members as required.</p><p>-Partner with colleagues throughout the organization to coordinate and advance HR initiatives and special projects.</p><p>-Oversee the full-cycle recruitment process, including posting job advertisements, scheduling interviews, communicating with candidates, and facilitating reference checks.</p><p>-Coordinate onboarding activities for new employees to promote a seamless integration into the organization.</p><p>-Maintain precise, confidential employee records in line with organizational policies and legal standards.</p><p>-Administer HR document management by organizing, archiving, and appropriately disposing of records according to established procedures.</p><p>-Ensure data accuracy and reliability within the Human Capital Management platform to optimize HR functions.</p><p>-Monitor and report on progress against the HR Branch work plan, supporting timely completion of tasks and strategic objectives.</p>
  • 2025-11-21T16:08:41Z
Bilingual Litigation Legal Assistant
  • Ottawa, ON
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 65000.00 - 80000.00 CAD / Yearly
  • <p><strong>We are partnering with a client that's looking for a Bilingual Litigation Legal Assistant to join their organization. This is a full-time/permanent role. </strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Advantages:</strong></p><p>-Competitive salary (65-80K)</p><p>-Full benefits + RRSP matching</p><p>-3 weeks vacation with 3 PTO</p><p>-Hybrid (2 days on site)</p><p>-Excellent culture</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><p>• Maintain and update lawyers' calendars, ensuring timely reminders for meetings and appointments.</p><p>• Schedule and coordinate meetings, book conference rooms, and arrange refreshments while liaising with internal and external attendees.</p><p>• Organize travel arrangements, including bookings and related details, in collaboration with the support team.</p><p>• Handle administrative tasks such as photocopying, printing, managing couriers, and sending correspondence.</p><p>• Open and close legal files, oversee filing systems, and maintain accurate records.</p><p>• Conduct and coordinate conflict of interest research as required.</p><p>• Utilize efficient systems to manage and complete both short- and long-term tasks within deadlines.</p><p>• Assist with marketing efforts, including preparing pitches and presentations to support lawyers.</p><p>• Monitor emails and mail, ensuring client correspondence is appropriately directed or handled in the absence of the lawyer.</p><p>• Facilitate communication between lawyers and administrative support departments as needed.</p>
  • 2025-11-21T16:04:57Z
Estate & Corporate Legal Assistant
  • Ottawa, ON
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 70000.00 - 75000.00 CAD / Yearly
  • <p><strong>We are partnering with an excellent organization looking to add an Estate & Corporate Legal Assistant to their team. This is a full-time/permanent role working hybrid.</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Advantages:</strong></p><p>-Competitive salary (70-75K)</p><p>-Full benefits + RRSP matching</p><p>-3/4 weeks vacation + 12 personal days</p><p>-Hybrid work model (1 day on site)</p><p>-Great culture</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><p>• Ensure full compliance with the firm’s system, maintaining client files so that they are current, accurately documented, regularly closed, and properly coordinated for off-site storage with office clerks.</p><p>• Oversee billing and collections, including preparation of pre-bills, monthly invoice coordination, ongoing review of work-in-progress and aged accounts receivable, and proactive follow-up on outstanding payments.</p><p>• Support lawyer billing by verifying the accuracy of time entries and related details before approval, and entering lawyers’ time records when required.</p><p>• Manage all incoming and outgoing communications (telephone, email, mail), and process courier shipments to guarantee timely, professional delivery of documents and correspondence.</p><p>• Maintain systematic, organized filing—both paper and electronic—in line with firm protocols.</p><p>• Coordinate administrative tasks such as scheduling meetings, preparing supporting materials, updating calendars, and processing expense claims.</p><p>• Facilitate conflict searches and assist with file openings by gathering client identification and deposit information, preparing retainer agreements, and acquiring necessary signatures.</p><p>• Administer trust account duties including cheque requisition, payment information collection, and preparation and review of trust statements.</p><p>• Perform general assistant responsibilities such as document scanning and providing day-to-day administrative support to lawyers.</p>
  • 2025-11-21T16:04:57Z
Executive Assistant
  • Ottawa, ON
  • onsite
  • Temporary
  • 28.50 - 33.00 CAD / Hourly
  • <p>Our client is ooking for a highly organized and detail-oriented Executive Assistant to join their team in Ottawa, Ontario. This contract position offers an opportunity to support senior executives in a dynamic communications environment. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities efficiently.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><p>• Coordinate and maintain executive calendars, ensuring schedules are optimized and conflicts are resolved.</p><p>• Act as a liaison with government agencies, adhering to proper protocols and processes.</p><p>• Organize and facilitate meetings, both in-office and virtual, ensuring all arrangements are seamless.</p><p>• Arrange travel itineraries and accommodations, managing all related logistics.</p><p>• Assist in the preparation of briefs, supporting documents, and presentations for executive use.</p><p>• Handle expense reporting and ensure financial records are accurately maintained.</p><p>• Manage document preparation, including photocopying, scanning, and filing as required.</p><p>• Utilize tools such as CRM systems, Cisco Webex Meetings, and Kronos Timekeeping System to support administrative operations.</p><p>• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure smooth communication and execution of tasks.</p>
  • 2025-11-21T16:08:41Z
Sr. Internal Auditor
  • Ottawa, ON
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 100000.00 - 115000.00 CAD / Yearly
  • <p>Our downtown Ottawa client is seeking an experienced <strong>Senior Internal Auditor</strong> who will provide support to the Manager Internal Audit and lead teams in internal audit.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Actively participates in department planning sessions to assist in developing a flexible audit plan.</li><li>Effectively and efficiently performs assigned work including: o Leading an audit team as the Auditor-In-Charge (AIC) to manage and complete assigned projects;</li><li>Preparing individual work programs for routine assignments and assisting in the preparation of work programs in more complex engagements; o Completing assigned work independently under the supervision of Manager or Director for more complex assignments; o Communicating effectively with the team, throughout the work; o Analyzing data in routine situations (in certain situations, uses audit tools to facilitate the analysis);</li><li>Preparing files and raising exceptions and providing value added recommendations; o Providing input into reports; and o Managing his/her own time within the approved budget.</li><li>Actively participates in team discussions, providing feedback to others within the group;</li><li>Builds and maintains networks with managers and employees;</li><li>Maintains currency in detail oriented standards (IIA, CIA, ISACA etc.) and applies these standards in every day interaction with clients and in the performance of work;</li><li>Maintains technical skills; and</li><li>Perform other administrative tasks as assigned in support of the overall department objectives.</li></ul>
  • 2025-11-21T15:58:50Z
Bilingual Senior Specialist, Total Rewards
  • Ottawa, ON
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 89000.00 - 111000.00 CAD / Yearly
  • <p><strong>Our client in the Crown Corp industry is looking to add a Bilingual Senior Specialist, Total Rewards to their HR team. This is a full-time/permanent role.</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Advantages:</strong></p><p>-Competitive salary (89-111K)</p><p>-Full benefits + pension</p><p>-4 weeks vacation + 3 weeks sick time off</p><p>-HSA/Wellness </p><p>-Hybrid + flex hours</p><p>-Excellent team and manager</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><p>• Develop and implement pay equity, pension, benefits, and recognition reward policies aligned with organizational strategies and regulatory requirements.</p><p>• Manage compensation programs, including salary adjustments, merit increases, bonuses, and employee recognition initiatives.</p><p>• Provide expert advice and coaching to HR teams and business leaders regarding total rewards programs.</p><p>• Assess and refine total rewards strategies to ensure alignment with business objectives and workforce needs.</p><p>• Oversee system ownership and maintenance, ensuring tools and reporting mechanisms support organizational goals.</p><p>• Monitor and ensure compliance with governance standards, including regular reporting to regulatory bodies.</p><p>• Design and deliver educational programs on pay equity, retirement planning, and recognition rewards for employees and management.</p><p>• Develop communication materials such as booklets, intranet updates, and total rewards statements.</p><p>• Prepare executive-level briefings and presentations on program performance and strategic initiatives.</p><p>• Utilize analytics to evaluate compensation offerings and support data-driven decision-making.</p>
  • 2025-11-21T16:04:57Z
Plant Controller
  • Perth, ON
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 90000.00 - 130000.00 CAD / Yearly
  • <p>Due to a retirement, we are looking for a highly skilled Plant Controller to join our clients team in<strong> Perth, Ontario</strong>. This role is an excellent opportunity for an experienced financial expert to oversee and enhance the financial operations of a dynamic, private equity-backed company. Reporting directly to the President and Board of Directors, the successful candidate will play a key role in financial planning, compliance, and strategic decision-making. Opportunity to grow in CFO.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><p>• Develop and maintain internal control policies and procedures for financial reporting, cash management, and credit operations.</p><p>• Lead the month-end closing process and ensure the preparation of accurate financial statements.</p><p>• Establish and monitor key performance indicators to assess and improve business performance.</p><p>• Deliver timely and transparent financial reports, schedules, and dashboards to senior management and the Board of Directors.</p><p>• Present risk assessments and monthly financial updates to key stakeholders.</p><p>• Manage relationships with banking institutions and oversee daily cash management and bank reconciliations.</p><p>• Supervise the annual audit process and coordinate with external auditors to ensure compliance.</p><p>• Ensure adherence to all regulatory and tax filing requirements.</p><p>• Direct the annual budgeting process and develop financial forecasts and models to support business strategies.</p><p>• Oversee IT and HR functions, including payroll, benefits administration, and insurance policy renewals.</p>
  • 2025-11-21T16:04:57Z