Executive Assistant

Edelman is a voice synonymous with trust, reimagining a future where the currency of communication is action. Our culture thrives on three promises: boldness is possibility, empathy is progress, and curiosity is momentum.

At Edelman, we understand diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging (DEIB) transform our colleagues, our company, our clients, and our communities. We are in relentless pursuit of an equitable and inspiring workplace that is respectful of all, reflects and represents the world in which we live, and fosters trust, collaboration and belonging.

Edelman has experienced unprecedented growth in recent years – growth that is reflective of the firm’s ongoing evolution from a PR agency into a communications marketing firm.  We now offer several specialized areas of expertise, including creative, social, paid media and research to help clients evolve, promote and protect their brands in the market. By investing heavily in specialty areas – and by focusing on collaboration, agency position, innovation, and establishing a culture of creativity – Edelman is well-positioned to continue to deliver best-in-class work to our clients in today’s complex media landscape. In Canada, Edelman has offices in Toronto, Vancouver, Calgary, Ottawa and Montreal, and more than 60 offices worldwide.

Edelman is currently hiring a Toronto-based professional and enthusiastic Executive Assistant to support our team.This role will act as executive assistant to the Global Partner Chief Creative Officer and the SVP, Head of Production and Creative Operations.

This role plays an integral part in the smooth running of our agency. You must bring an entrepreneurial mindset and solid experience managing the administrative life of busy executives. 

You are polished, professional and diplomatic. You have gained the reputation of bringing strong administrative skills and a proven history of excellent customer service, including advanced organizational skills, excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills, as well as the ability to discreetly handle confidential information. You are a forward thinker who takes a proactive approach to supporting both day-to-day operations and longer-term initiatives.You can multi-task and juggle competing priorities with a smile. 

We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t perfectly align with every qualification, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.