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As a cornerstone business within Scotia Wealth Management®, ScotiaMcLeod has earned a reputation for integrity based on service excellence and trusted investment advice. Our advisors and teams pride themselves on exploring innovative approaches to protecting and growing their clients' assets. 

When you join ScotiaMcLeod, you’ll be empowered to deliver Enriched Thinking®, a unique approach that incorporates your client’s thinking, as well as our thinking, to drive results. You’ll work with a team of specialists to deliver a client-centric approach to wealth management, enabling you to consider all the facets of your client’s life, family and business. With a focus on total wealth planning, and wealth specialists to help you deliver on this unique value proposition, you’ll be enabling clients to see not just the big picture, but all the little ones too.

BRIEF INTRODUCTION
 
As an Administrative Associate you will be responsible for contributing to the overall success of one or more Wealth Advisors by ensuring a high level of client service achieved by effective administration and day-to-day trading of their business. 

IS THIS ROLE RIGHT FOR YOU

In the role you will:

• Ensure effective client administration by managing all administrative processes and escalations requiring investigation
• Consistently demonstrate high levels of client service by:
  • supporting the advisor in regular reviews of portfolios including entering client trades as directed by the client or Advisor and identifying client needs
  • responding to client inquiries, resolving issues and effecting client transactions in a timely and responsive manner
• Provide marketing assistance by coordinating materials, events, and seminars to increase/identify opportunities to grow assets and/or revenue
• Support the growth of the business by managing tracking reports for Wealth Advisors to review targets, recommendations, and financial plans/concepts  
• Build effective working relationships across various departmental and business line contacts by actively collaborating and sharing knowledge and experience

 
DO YOU HAVE THE SKILLS
 

We would love to work with you if you have:

• Experience in the securities industry
• Already duly registered as an Investment Representative (IR) with CIRO
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Strong organizational skills 
• Ability to take initiative, work independently and meet deadlines
• Meticulous attention to detail and excellent time management skills
• Exceptional client service skills

 
WHATS IN IT FOR YOU
 

• At ScotiaMcLeod we help employees build their futures – where they can be themselves, and win together. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion and a performance-oriented culture that includes coaching, learning, and development – there are endless possibilities. At ScotiaMcLeod– you can make an impact. You help make the futures of our 25 million customers happen. You can find your future here.
• The opportunity to join a forward-thinking organization where you are surrounded by a collaborative team of innovative thinkers. 
• An organization committed to making a difference in our communities– for you and our clients.
• An inclusive working environment that encourages creativity, curiosity and celebrates success. 
• Learning and Development – free access to Scotia Academy to upskill and develop your skills

Status: Contract (24-months)   
Working Conditions: On-Site     
Education Level: Post secondary diploma/degree in Business Administration, Communications, or a related field preferred.
Base Location: Pickering, ON 
Shifts(s): Days
Travel: None
Deadline to Apply: September 17, 2024
Salary Range: $54,000.00 - $82,000.00 Per Year

Ontario Power Generation (OPG) is looking for a dynamic, strategic and results-driven professional to join our team in the role of Executive Administrative Assistant located in Pickering, Ontario.

Reporting to the VP, Major Projects, the Executive Administrative Assistant is accountable for performing secretarial and administrative support services relating to the overall administrative operations.

This is an exciting opportunity to work in an environment where you will contribute to OPG’s public outreach, engagement and education efforts as part of the company’s commitment to growing its social license. 

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES 
 

• Prepare and manage the administration of correspondence covering a broad array of subject matter including reports and statistical data, labour relations material including bargaining agenda material, grievances and arbitrations, submissions for approval, response to criticisms and complaints and general administration. 
• Schedule and make all necessary arrangements for meetings and conferences such as the preparation and distribution of agenda and handouts, acquiring of meeting room, accommodation, notification of participants, arranging for audiovisual or other equipment, preparing and issuing meeting notices, typing of minutes of the meeting covering numerous items such as labour relations, negotiations, organization structure, staffing etc.
• Make all necessary travel and accommodation arrangements for Supervisor and staff, following appropriate travel policies, including obtaining appropriate approvals for out of province and out of country travel.
• Participate with Supervisor in the setting of priorities and the scheduling of his/her work projects and activities, advising relative to status of current work, target dates, scheduled action/meetings etc., and other related demands on Supervisor's time. 
• Establish and maintain physical and electronic records for exclusive use of the Supervisor. Manually, file materials in accordance with a prescribed filing system assigning location codes; extract files or file content upon request of Supervisor and maintain record of removed files, etc.
• Receive and process information from others in the form of periodic routine reports, administrative forms or other routine format covering a broad array of subject matter such as time reporting, work project control, personnel/labour relations activities, budget feedback, performance/disciplinary matters or reviews, vacation requests etc. Consolidate, compile, prepare required forms, summaries etc. and/or take required routine actions to implement results.
• Prepare schedules for the receipt of important approval documents to fit in with schedule of Board meetings, Executive Office meetings, Supervisor's schedule etc. and oversee the flow of approval documents through the process. 
• Perform a liaison function between Supervisor and others to pass along Supervisor's instructions to staff/clients, etc., to provide advice as to Supervisor's expectations, to expedite work as necessary to achieve deadlines, and to maintain continuity of objectives and practices across organizational lines. Perform liaison services with various Corporate groups such as, those involved in budget preparation and control, performance pay, records management, etc., attending meetings and providing feedback to Supervisor and/or staff regarding requirements or changes to requirements.
• Arrange for the provision of relief when on vacation or during other types of prolonged absence and for periodic assistance to deal with high workload situations. 
• Other Duties as Required

EDUCATION
 

• Post secondary diploma/degree in Business Administration, Communications, or a related field preferred.

 
QUALIFICATIONS
 

• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in an administrative assistant or executive administrative assistant role supporting senior-level management
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office suite, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and handle multiple priorities with strong time management skills
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality and handle sensitive information with professionalism and discretion

The successful candidate will exhibit uncompromising integrity and commitment to upholding corporate values, and the OPG Code of Business Conduct.

What Makes a Career at OPG Different?

As Ontario’s largest clean energy generator, we’re building, expanding, and innovating the equipment and technology that keeps Ontario powered with clean, reliable energy. 
At OPG, our values are our strengths.  They are fundamental truths about our organization that don’t change:  
Safety – it’s our business
Integrity – always lead with integrity
Excellence – never satisfied with good enough 
Inclusion – working together for powerful outcomes
Innovation - creativity accelerates possibility

Here's why OPG might just be the ideal workplace for you:
•    Exceptional range of opportunities province-wide
•    Long-term career growth and development opportunities
•    Electricity is vital to the province and OPG’s clean electricity is helping decarbonize other sectors.

Our promise to you:
•    We care about the safety and the well-being of our employees. It is our utmost priority.
•    A supportive work environment where you can be your best every day.
•    Opportunities to stretch and develop.
•    Offer different ways for you to give back to communities where we operate.
•    Partner with Indigenous communities and support local businesses.
•    We support employment equity, diversity and inclusion.

Are you ready to start a career that has the power to electrify life on and off the job? Apply now.

Overview

Overview

Job ID: 51224

Job Category: Administrative

Division & Section: Housing Secretariat, Housing Stability Services

Work Location: 1530 Markham Road, Scarborough (in-person, not hybrid/remote)

Job Type & Duration: Full-time, Permanent Vacancy

Hourly Rate: $38.58 - $42.26

Shift Information: Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week

Affiliation: L79 Full-time

Number of Positions Open: 1
Posting Period: 14-May-2025 to 02-Jun-2025

Are you driven to make tangible impacts towards housing security for vulnerable Torontonians, and want to play an integral role in contributing to the City's HousingTO Action Plan? If this sounds like you, we encourage you to come join our growing team in the Housing Secretariat Division's Eviction Prevention in the Community (EPIC) program. EPIC builds on the City's commitment to expand preventative approaches to homelessness by assisting vulnerable households facing imminent risk of eviction to prevent the loss of housing and avert homelessness. 

Reporting to the Manager, the Support Assistant A is responsible for the management, co-ordination and delivery of administrative operations. The focus of the role is to support program operations in areas such as data collection, analysis and reporting, various accounting functions, policy & procedure development, stakeholders' engagement, and program evaluation.

Major Responsibilities
 

• Performs specialized administrative tasks, including preparation, investigation, research, review, reconciliation, control and co-ordination of various documentation and processes.
• Assists with operational programs/functions.
• Ensures service delivery of the unit and monitors/controls unit work standards. Reviews processes/work for accuracy, prior to authorizing. Identifies and recommends modifications and oversees implementation of changes.
• Ensures and checks the preparation and processing of documents in accordance with appropriate Corporate and/or Divisional policies and applicable legislation.
• Reviews and prepares reports on various accounting functions, including personnel/payroll, accounts payable, and contracts. Reconciles, deposits/issues accounts, cash and statements – such as petty cash, Pcard expenditures.
• Administers, prepares, processes and composes documents, statistical summaries and reports.
• Reviews existing administrative procedures and systems and develops innovative and effective processes for greater efficiency while adhering to City policies and guidelines.
• Prepares calculations and analysis of data. Compiles data for forecasting/budgeting.
• Provides work direction, coordination, training and guidance to assigned staff.
• Operates computers utilizing and manipulating a variety of software packages.
• Prepares and/or presents presentation materials.
• Provides information and guidance to all levels of staff, politicians, the public, agencies, and other levels of government, orally or in writing.
• Prepares, organizes and stores documents in both paper and digital formats.
• Co-ordinates meetings, events and schedules.
• Takes/transcribes minutes.

Key Qualifications:
 

Your application must describe your qualifications as they relate to:
 

1. Considerable office administration experience at a senior level within a team environment.
2. Considerable experience with administrative systems, relating to data management, budget and accounting principles and techniques such as accounts payable, and reconciliation of petty cash/P-card expenditures.
3. Extensive experience with a variety of software packages including Microsoft Office Suite (i.e. Word, Excel, MS Access and PowerPoint) and Outlook.
4. Experience using a financial system, such as the SAP financial system.
5. Considerable experience in developing and implementing administrative work procedures and systems.
    

You must also have:
 

• Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to perform in a high volume, high stress environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with politicians, the public, and all levels of staff.
• Ability to identify and analyze problems or inefficiencies and develop effective solutions.
• Ability to meet deadlines and deal with conflicting priorities and work demands.
• Ability to deal with confidential materials and matters.
• An understanding of issues of housing and homelessness, as well as the services provided by the Housing Secretariat Division.
• Customer service skills working with clients, service providers, the general public and/or staff to address service inquiries, requests and/or complaints.
• Good knowledge and understanding of City’s By-Laws, policies and procedures with respect to purchasing, accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable and financial reporting.

Overview

• Job ID: 54907
• Job Category: Administrative
• Division & Section: Development Review, Engineering Review
• Work Location: Scarborough Civic Centre,150 Borough Dr
• Job Type & Duration: Full-time, Permanent
• Hourly Rate and Wage Grade: $33.34 - $36.55,  Wage Grade 8
• Shift Information: Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week. 
• Affiliation: L79 Full-time
• Number of Positions Open: 1
• Posting Period: 20-Mar-2025 to 03-Apr-2025
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Job Description

Reporting to the Manager, Development Engineering, the Support Assistant B performs a wide range of tasks pertaining to the administrative functions of the Development Review Unit.

Major Responsibilities:
 

• Performs varied administrative tasks involving the preparation, research, summary and reconciliation of data
• Responds to e-mails, telephone and in-person inquiries from senior staff, the public, agencies and other levels of government utilizing in-depth knowledge of procedures, regulations and criteria
• Uses the Project Tracking Portal (PTP) application to administer and track development applications.
• Canvasses staff for input and information on various topics and reviews for accuracy and consistency. Creates and updates reports and/or summaries compiling the collected data
• Drafts correspondence.
• Updates and maintains staff training records and generates various reports using appropriate computer applications
• Operates office equipment and computers utilizing a variety of software packages, (e.g. PTP, Microsoft Office Suite) applying speed and skill.
• Prepares presentation materials. Utilizes detailed layout and formatting
• Coordinates and maintains a complex record/retrieval system.
• Orders and maintains office supplies. 
• Creates project files and maintains the Unit's filing system, including archiving of files
• Prepares and processes documents/statistical summaries/reports, memoranda, minutes, and other documents.
• Coordinates and arranges meetings, events, room bookings, schedules. Takes notes/transcribes/distributes minutes and provides status report on follow up action items.

Key Qualifications: Your application must describe your qualifications as they relate to:

1. Considerable experience performing secretarial and administrative support duties to management staff and coordinating, tracking and processing key administrative functions and activities in a fast-paced, time-sensitive work environment
2. Considerable experience using Microsoft Office Suite (i.e. Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint), and Adobe Acrobat.
3. Considerable experience in providing excellent customer service and effectively communicating with senior staff, elected officials, external stakeholders and members of the public.
4. Experience taking, transcribing, and distributing meeting minutes.
5. Experience creating and formatting documents, reports, charts, spreadsheets and presentations.
6. Experience accurately inputting information in database systems.

You must also have:

• Excellent organizational and customer service skills with the ability to work effectively according to procedures and timelines.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to compose correspondence and memoranda.
• Ability to prepare detailed correspondence, summaries, statements and documentation requiring the interpretation and application of a wide range of administrative practices.
• Ability to interact with all levels of staff, senior management, councillors, the public, and other stakeholders in a professional manner, with the ability to exercise independent judgment and discretion in dealing with confidential matters
• Ability to set up hardcopy and digital/computerized filing systems in accordance with Corporate Records Management.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and under time constraints.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and priorities.
• Ability to deal with confidential information and to maintain diplomacy & discretion when dealing with confidential information
• Ability to meet and deal with both staff and the public tactfully and courteously with good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with colleagues, provincial officials, consultants, solicitors and other internal and external clients.
• Ability to meet deadlines and work with minimum supervision.
• Ability to plan, prioritize and organize.
• Ability to support the Toronto Public Service values to ensure a culture that champions equity, diversity and respectful workplaces.

Overview

Requirements:

Languages: Candidates must have knowledge of the English Language
Education: Candidates need standard educational qualifications such as College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
Experience: Candidates should have experience of 1 to less than 2 years’
Computer and technology knowledge: Electronic mail, Spreadsheet, MS Excel, MS Office, MS Outlook, MS PowerPoint, MS Windows, MS Word

Location: 705 Progress Avenue, Scarborough, ON M1H 2X1
Shifts: Day, Evening, Night, Weekend, Shift, Overtime, On Call, Flexible Hours, Early Morning, Morning

Physical Requirements:

• The candidates should be able to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• The candidates should be able to work in tight deadlines with attention to detail
• The candidates should be able to handle large workload

Other Requirements:

• The candidates should be dependable, flexible, organized, reliable, and judgmental
• The candidates should have interpersonal awareness, excellent oral communication, excellent written communication, efficient interpersonal skills, and be able to work as a team player

Responsibilities:

• The candidates should be able to review, evaluate and implement new administrative procedures, delegate work to office support staff
• The candidates should be able to establish work priorities and ensure procedures are followed and deadlines are met, carry out administrative activities of establishment
• The candidates should be able to administer policies and procedures related to the release of records in processing requests under government access to information and privacy legislation, co-ordinate and plan for office services such as accommodation, relocation, equipment, supplies, forms, disposal of assets, parking, maintenance and security services
• The candidates should be able to assist in the preparation of operating budget and maintain inventory and budgetary controls
• The candidates should be able to assemble data and prepare periodic and special reports, manuals and correspondence, oversee and co-ordinate office administrative procedures

How to apply:

If the position is fit for you and the basic requirements are fulfilled then you can now apply (along with your resume) through below mentioned details.

By Email:
[email protected]

By mail:
705 Progress Avenue suite 108
Scarborough, ON
M1H 2X1

Requirements:

Languages: Candidates must have knowledge of the English or Mandarin Language
Education: Candidates need standard educational qualifications such as Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
Experience: Candidates don’t need experience although having experience is an asset

Candidate Status:

• Candidate must be a Canadian Citizen or temporary or permanent resident of Canada
• Candidate must have legal authorization (Work Permit) to work in Canada
• If Candidates are unable to fulfill above mentioned requirements, don’t apply for the position

How to apply:

If the position is fit for you and the basic requirements are fulfilled then you can now apply directly to the employer (along with your Resume) through the below-mentioned details

By email
[email protected]