Job Description

33 Dundas Street West Toronto Ontario,M5G 3C2


This role provides high-level administrative and operational support to BMO's Chief Communication and Social Impact Officer. The ideal candidate is a proactive, solutions-oriented professional who excels at anticipating needs, managing competing priorities, and ensuring seamless day-to-day execution. Key responsibilities include managing complex calendars, coordinating meetings and events, organizing meeting logistics, and ensuring all necessary materials and resources are prepared in advance. The role also involves arranging travel, including flight and hotel bookings, while adapting to changing schedules and priorities with efficiency and discretion. We're looking for a highly organized, detail-oriented individual who brings strong problem-solving skills, sound judgment, and a polished, professional presence to every interaction. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and take pride in enabling executive success, we encourage you to apply. This role also:

Provides subject matter expertise and advice related to assigned strategic initiatives and act as relationship management for assigned initiatives. Builds effective relationships with internal/external stakeholders. Breaks down strategic problems, and analyses data and information to provide insights and recommendations. Gathers and formats data into regular and ad-hoc reports, and dashboards. Leads the planning, coordinating and implementing department events. Provides senior level administrative and operational support within a large, diverse team including one or more senior executives. Employs systems (e.g. customized exception reports, tracking reports etc.) to manage information. Integrates information from multiple sources to enable more efficient processes, enhanced analysis and/or streamlined reporting. Provides input into the planning and implementation of administrative programs. Provides coaching and mentoring to more junior administrative assistants to support them in developing capability to carry out current job accountabilities. Develops and maintains a filing system; ensures business and operational reports, forms, and other documentation, paper or electronic, are readily available. Supports the development of tailored messaging, which may include writing, editing and distributing communications (e.g., correspondence, presentations, policies & procedures). Dispatches outgoing communications. Answers central phone line, responding to and resolving/escalating inquiries. Processes invoices for payment in adherence with documented processes and guidelines and vendor agreements Prepares and logs departmental expense claims and reports. Tracks expenses to ensure they stay within budget. Liaises with internal business units and external vendors and participates in the local coordination and implementation of premises and building related matters including incoming / outgoing staff and contractors, relocations, office planning and new furniture requirements while ensuring minimal interruptions to business operations. Maintains supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders for supplies; verifying receipt of supplies. Ensures all vacation and absence scheduling is documented, takes into account critical business needs, follows guidelines, and is managed consistently across employees in the group; identifies scheduling conflicts for resolution. Coordinates training requirements for staff (research, booking, cancellations, confirmations, etc.). Collaborates with internal and external stakeholders in order to deliver on business objectives. Organizes work information to ensure accuracy and completeness. Focus may be on a business/group. Thinks creatively and proposes new solutions. Exercises judgment to identify, diagnose, and solve problems within given rules. Works mostly independently. Broader work or accountabilities may be assigned as needed.

Qualifications:

Typically 5+ years of relevant experience in an administrative/ professional support function, demonstrating progressive responsibility and post-secondary degree in related field of study. Specialized knowledge from education and/or business experience. Verbal & written communication skills - In-depth. Collaboration & team skills - In-depth. Analytical and problem solving skills - In-depth. Influence skills - In-depth.

Salary:

$44,500.00 - $82,500.00

Pay Type:

Salaried


The above represents BMO Financial Group's pay range and type.


Salaries will vary based on factors such as location, skills, experience, education, and qualifications for the role, and may include a commission structure. Salaries for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on number of hours regularly worked. For commission roles, the salary listed above represents BMO Financial Group's expected target for the first year in this position.


BMO Financial Group's total compensation package will vary based on the pay type of the position and may include performance-based incentives, discretionary bonuses, as well as other perks and rewards. BMO also offers health insurance, tuition reimbursement, accident and life insurance, and retirement savings plans. To view more details of our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.bmo.com/global/en/Total-Rewards

About Us

At BMO we are driven by a shared Purpose: Boldly Grow the Good in business and life. It calls on us to create lasting, positive change for our customers, our communities and our people. By working together, innovating and pushing boundaries, we transform lives and businesses, and power economic growth around the world.


As a member of the BMO team you are valued, respected and heard, and you have more ways to grow and make an impact. We strive to help you make an impact from day one - for yourself and our customers. We'll support you with the tools and resources you need to reach new milestones, as you help our customers reach theirs. From in-depth training and coaching, to manager support and network-building opportunities, we'll help you gain valuable experience, and broaden your skillset.


To find out more visit us at https://jobs.bmo.com/ca/en


BMO is committed to an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace. By learning from each other's differences, we gain strength through our people and our perspectives. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. To request accommodation, please contact your recruiter.


Note to Recruiters: BMO does not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to BMO, directly or indirectly, will be considered BMO property. BMO will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. A recruiting agency must first have a valid, written and fully executed agency agreement contract for service to submit resumes.