Job Description

Who we are
You know those big cities that still feel like small towns? Where everyones friendly and helps each other out? Thats like Doane Grant Thornton. Except here were all professionals and there isnt a mayor or a general store. What were trying to say is that were a large and growing professional services firm that still feels like a community. We employ over 3000 people across Canada, and we truly care about our colleagues, our clients and the communities where we work and live. Thats whats most important to us. Were building a thriving organization thats purpose driven and still want to remember what your favourite milkshake flavour is.The Manager, Administrative Services is responsible for leading a team of Administrative Professionals that support our colleagues and enable us deliver on our purpose, to help clients, colleagues, and communities thrive.As a Manager, Administrative Services your responsibilities will include:

• Lead a team of Administrative Professionals (ICS) to ensure overall quality, consistency and efficiency of administrative support services provided to Partners/Principals, Managers & Accountants of all levels to meet the high standards of client service
• Lives and leads with the Firms purpose and strategy at the forefront
• Provide insight, feedback and trends to Regional Managers and assist with initiatives and strategies to deliver on the firms purpose
• Develop and maintain high quality relationship with all team members, other Managers, Administration, Partner/Principal group and all other stakeholders
• Collaborates with Partners and the other ICS team members to improve the internal and external client experience
• Coach and develop Administrative Services team members by providing and overseeing ongoing confidence-building feedback, both verbal and written, conducting regular one-on-ones, as well as the leadership development for team members assigned to this position
• Supervise Administrative Services teams vacation, work schedules, and locations
• Working with Regional Manager, P&C and Talent Attraction with recruiting, onboarding, and departures of team members
• Manage the Administrative teams needs and present issues to senior management as required
• Assign, distribute, delegate work, and allocate job responsibilities evenly among team members and manage completion to ensure maximum efficiency in the offices
• Work closely with the team members to complete all administrative tasks in a timely manner and with great attention to detail
• Oversee the delivery and efficacy of the teams training
• Flexibility for occasional travel within the business unit
• Participate in cross functional projects such as office specific event planning, coordination for office and real estate support, training admin team members of newly integrated firms, etc.
• Additional duties as assigned

Doane Grant Thornton
If youre a bit like us, youre driven to connect with how others are feeling and thinking. Here we walk in others shoes before taking action. Just imagine being part of a team that puts we before me, where flexAbility is a mindset, and where you trust your colleagues to have your back. At Doane Grant Thornton, youll work with inspiring leaders who support your development, both personally and professionally. This is a place where your insatiable curiosity enables you to think, see and hear from a variety of perspectives, a place where every day is different and having the courage to grow is part of who you are. And when all this comes together, well thats when the magic happens!Want to learn more about who we are and how we live our purple every day? Read our colleagues stories at www.discoveryourpurple.caThink youve got what it takes to be a Manager, Administrative Services? Like the colour purple? Great. Here's a few more boxes were also hoping you can tick:

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to build relationships with and influence individuals from all areas, role levels and functions in the firm
• Strategic and innovative thinker, able to provide a balanced, practical approach to routine and complex issues
• Calm in times of increased pressures, eager to make a difference and has an infectious can-do attitude
• Able to create the environment for growth and generate energy to inspire and lead
• Strong attention to detail, with high standards of excellence and professionalism
• 3+ Years of leadership experience, including people management and coaching
• 5+ Years in a progressive Administrative or Operations role within a professional services environment

At Doane Grant Thornton were focused on making a difference in the lives of our clients, our colleagues and our communities. Thats our purpose. Or, as we like to say, living our purple.What's in it for you?Profit sharing, Flex days, RRSP contributions, Firmwide holiday closure, Wellness benefits, Concierge-like benefits, Work from anywhere in Canada in the summer for 4 weeks, and more!Our special culture shines through when we have the opportunity to connect in person. Thats why were working in a model where teams are required to be together in the office 4 days per week.Are you ready to Discover Your Purple?#LI-Onsite

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