Business Support Specialist (1-year Fixed term contract), Deloitte Global Consulting Services

Deloitte


Date: 13 hours ago
City: Burlington, Ontario
Contract type: Full time
Job Type: DTTL - SecondmentWork Model: RemoteReference code: 129369Primary Location: Toronto, ONAll Available Locations: Toronto, ON; Burlington, ON; Calgary, AB; Saint John, NB; Vancouver, BC

Our Purpose

At Deloitte, our Purpose is to make an impact that matters. We exist to inspire and help our people, organizations, communities, and countries to thrive by building a better future. Our work underpins a prosperous society where people can find meaning and opportunity. It builds consumer and business confidence, empowers organizations to find imaginative ways of deploying capital, enables fair, trusted, and functioning social and economic institutions, and allows our friends, families, and communities to enjoy the quality of life that comes with a sustainable future. And as the largest 100% Canadian-owned and operated professional services firm in our country, we are proud to work alongside our clients to make a positive impact for all Canadians.

By living our Purpose, we will make an impact that matters.

  • Have many careers in one Firm.
  • Enjoy flexible, proactive, and practical benefits that foster a culture of well-being and connectedness.
  • Learn from deep subject matter experts through mentoring and on the job coaching


  • Deloitte Global is the engine of the Deloitte network. Our professionals reach across disciplines and borders to develop and lead global initiatives. We deliver strategic programs and services that unite our organization.

    What will your typical day look like?

    Are you looking for a supportive, collaborative workplace with great teams and inspiring leaders? You’ve come to the right place, as our Executive Support Services team of skilled Executive Coordinators, Executive Assistants, and Senior Executive Assistants have an integral role to play in helping support our leaders in delivering quality service amid an environment of rising business expectations and market disruption in a creative and efficient client-centric manner.

    As an Executive Assistant your duties will include but are not limited to:

    Executive Support

    • Timely and complex expense management per Deloitte Policy.
    • Travel coordination, including visas and security protocols – experience of BCD Travel an asset.
    • Researching products, service providers, obtaining quotes and making payments while ensuring timely delivery within North America or overseas.
    • Able to respond to multiple pressing requests and shifting priorities as additional requests land on desk or calendar.
    • Occasionally requiring onsite trouble shooting, dealing with shifting logistics or accommodating last minute IT requirements.
    • Global event coordination and meetings requiring high level of attention to details.
    • Assisting with action tracking, minute taking and/or running last minute errands.
    • Drafting, editing and distributing communications.
    • Strong calendar management, including proactively identifying and resolving conflicts.
    • Inbox management, including maintaining, organizing and escalating time-sensitive emails and approvals.

    Firm Support

    • Internal and external initiative support.
    • Peer-to-peer buddy support, teaming and collaboration.
    • End-to-end complex logistical support of staff and client activities, including on-site participation.
    • Politically astute while addressing all requests with the highest level of professionalism.

    About The Team

    Deloitte’s Global Consulting Services professionals support our global businesses to drive impact and create enduring value for clients in Strategy, Risk & Transactions (SR&T) and Technology & Transformation (T&T). We deliver purpose-driven services and solutions and provide a consistent, best-in-class “One Deloitte” experience around the world.

    Enough about us, let’s talk about you

    • Minimum 2 years of Administrative support experience or a combination of experience and post-secondary education
    • Previous experience in professional services firm is an asset
    • A focus on client service excellence, enhanced quality, attention to detail and confidentiality
    • Solutions-driven, forward-thinking and able to troubleshoot strategically
    • Collaborative, skilled at relationship, network-building, and is a team player
    • Flexible, embracing change with enthusiasm and able to pivot quickly
    • Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint); able to learn new technologies and tools
    • Professional, diplomatic and excellent communication in English

    Total Rewards

    The salary range for this position is $47,000 - $78,000, and individuals may be eligible to participate in our bonus program. Deloitte is fair and competitive when it comes to the salaries of our people. We regularly benchmark across a variety of positions, industries, sectors, targets, and levels. Our approach is grounded on recognizing people's unique strengths and contributions and rewarding the value that they deliver.

    Our Total Rewards Package extends well beyond traditional compensation and benefit programs and is designed to recognize employee contributions, encourage personal wellness, and support firm growth. Along with a competitive base salary and variable pay opportunities, we offer a wide array of initiatives that differentiate us as a people-first organization. On top of our regular paid vacation days, some examples include: $4,000 per year for mental health support benefits, a $1,300 flexible benefit spending account, firm-wide closures known as "Deloitte Days", dedicated days of for learning (known as Development and Innovation Days), flexible work arrangements and a hybrid work structure.

    Our promise to our people: Deloitte is where potential comes to life.

    Be yourself, and more.

    We are a group of talented people who want to learn, gain experience, and develop skills. Wherever you are in your career, we want you to advance.

    You Shape How We Make Impact.

    Diverse perspectives and life experiences make us better. Whoever you are and wherever you’re from, we want you to feel like you belong here. We provide flexible working options to support you and how you can contribute.

    Be the leader you want to be

    Some guide teams, some change culture, some build essential expertise. We offer opportunities and experiences that support your continuing growth as a leader.

    Have as many careers as you want.

    We are uniquely able to offer you new challenges and roles – and prepare you for them. We bring together people with unique experiences and talents, and we are the place to develop a lasting network of friends, peers, and mentors.

    The next step is yours

    At Deloitte, we are all about doing business inclusively – that starts with having diverse colleagues of all abilities. Deloitte encourages applications from all qualified candidates who represent the full diversity of communities across Canada. This includes, but is not limited to, people with disabilities, candidates from Indigenous communities, and candidates from the Black community in support of living our values, creating a culture of Diversity Equity and Inclusion and our commitment to our AccessAbility Action Plan , Reconciliation Action Plan and the BlackNorth Initiative .

    We encourage you to connect with us at [email protected] if you require an accommodation for the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials, accessible meeting rooms or other accommodations) or [email protected] for any questions relating to careers for Indigenous peoples at Deloitte (First Nations, Inuit, Métis).

    By applying to this job you will be assessed against the Deloitte Global Talent Standards. We’ve designed these standards to provide our clients with a consistent and exceptional Deloitte experience globally.

    Deloitte Canada has 20 offices with representation across most of the country. We acknowledge that Deloitte offices stand on traditional, treaty, and unceded territories in what is now known as Canada. We recognize that Indigenous Peoples have been the caretakers of this land since time immemorial, nurturing its resources and preserving its natural beauty. We acknowledge this land is still home to many First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples, who continue to maintain their deep connection to the land and its sacred teachings. We humbly acknowledge that we are all Treaty people, and we commit to fostering a relationship of respect, collaboration, and stewardship with Indigenous communities in our shared goal of reconciliation and environmental sustainability.
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