About The Opportunity
Our public sector client has an immediate requirement for a Senior Administrative Assistant to support a high profile modernization and digital transformation initiative in Ottawa.
The successful candidate will provide comprehensive administrative and coordination support to a program team responsible for delivering multiple initiatives involving stakeholder engagement, project planning, governance and organizational transformation.
Duties include but are not limited to:
- Prepare meeting materials including agendas, briefing materials, PowerPoint presentations, Word documents and Records of Decision
- Coordinate meetings and stakeholder events, including scheduling, preparing invitations, coordinating attendees and presenters, booking meeting rooms and greeting participants
- Draft professional communications including emails, announcements and invitations
- Track project activities, action items and deliverables using tools such as Microsoft Planner, Excel and Miro
- Coordinate travel arrangements including airfare and accommodations
- Prepare supporting travel documentation and travel claims
- Provide additional administrative support to the program team as required
About You
The successful candidate will have the following:
- A minimum of three years of experience within the past five years providing a broad range of administrative support services
- A minimum of two years of experience within the past five years using all of the following applications in a professional work environment:
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- SharePoint Online
- OneDrive
- Microsoft Planner
- Strong organizational, time management and coordination skills
- Experience preparing professional correspondence, presentations and meeting documentation
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities
- Excellent English written and verbal communication skills
- A valid Government of Canada Secret security clearance at the level of Secret Level II
About the Job
- Duration: Approximately 40 weeks, anticipated October 19, 2026 to July 23, 2027.
- Location: National Capital Region.
- Estimated Hours: Approximately 1,440 hours.
- Travel: No travel required.
- Overtime: No overtime anticipated.
- Security: Secret Level II security clearance required.
- Compensation: $20.00 to $30.00 per hour, commensurate with experience and qualifications. Final compensation will be determined within this range based on candidate qualifications and the requirements of the competitive procurement process
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How To Apply
Please apply by clicking the “Apply Now” button below and follow the instructions to submit your résumé. You can also apply by submitting your résumé directly to
[email protected]. If you are already registered with us, please contact your Senior Recruiter. Please quote job
19473.
LRO Staffing values fairness, confidentiality, and human judgment in every stage of our hiring process. We do not use automated or AI-driven screening tools to assess applications. Each submission is reviewed by an experienced recruiter to ensure a thoughtful and equitable evaluation of every candidate.
Thank you for your interest in this role. One of our Recruiters will be in touch with you if your profile meets the requirements for the role and the expectations of our clients. Please note that all candidates must be permitted to work in Canada to be considered for this opportunity.
