Executive Projects Assistant
Job Summary
Accelerate your success at Colliers.
Why Colliers
As one of Canadas leading commercial real estate services firms we are driven by our mission to accelerate success for our people clients and communities.
A career at Colliers gives you the opportunity to make an impact advance your career and collaborate with top-tier talent. Dont just take our word for it weve been recognized as a top employer on a number of prestigious lists including Best Workplaces in Canada Best Workplaces with Most Trusted Executive Teams among others.
**this is a hybrid (4 days in office) role based out of our Downtown Toronto office**
About the position
The Integrated Asset Management & Development Services (IAMDS) is a national real estate platform focused on investment management strategic asset management and development execution delivering value across the full platform lifecycle for clients partners and investments.
The Administrative Support Specialist (internally known as Business Operations Specialist) provides high-quality executive operational and administrative support while helping move business priorities and projects forward. This role manages day-to-day logistics
coordinates information and reporting tracks commitments coordinates scheduling and supports consistent follow-through across the business line.
The successful candidate is practical curious and growth oriented. They bring strong judgment business acumen and attention to detail and are equally willing to handle essential administrative work and step into analytical or project-based assignments. They anticipate needs ask thoughtful questions connect information across teams and follow commitments through to completion.
In this role you will...
- Provide proactive calendar management meeting coordination and administrative support for designated leader(s) including scheduling agenda preparation materials logistics and follow-up.
- Organize recurring leadership touchpoints and team meetings; track decisions commitments and next steps
- Prepare and format correspondence presentations briefing materials reports and other business documents with a high degree of accuracy and professionalism.
- Maintain well-organized information shared resources and documentation so that materials are current and easy to access.
- Coordinate business projects from planning through completion including workplans milestones dependencies stakeholder inputs and status updates.
- Own action logs and follow-up processes; confirm progress and help teams close outstanding items.
- Identify gaps inconsistencies and opportunities for improvement then recommend practical solutions.
- Create repeatable tools templates and processes that strengthen execution and reduce administrative friction.
- Maintain operational dashboards trackers and recurring reports that support visibility into key priorities projects and business activities.
- Prepare reports presentations summaries and business materials to support leadership discussions and decision-making.
- Partner closely with functions to extract operational reporting business metrics and data inputs required by Finance and other functional teams to support budgeting forecasting and planning activities.
- Maintain confidentiality and sound judgment when handling sensitive business information and reporting.
What youll bring
- 3 years experience in an executive support business operations project coordination consulting or similarly fast-paced environment; commercial real estate investment management or professional services experience is considered an asset
- Undergraduate degree; a background in business finance real estate or a related field is preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to operate credibly with senior executives and manage competing priorities under time pressure.
- Strong organizational analytical and problem-solving skills with proficiency in Excel PowerPoint and reporting tools. Experience supporting reporting dashboards or business operations is considered an asset.
- Experience using AI-enabled tools to improve workflows productivity or business processes is considered an asset.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with the judgment to represent the President and the platform in cross-functional settings.
- Highly organized self-directed and comfortable working across multiple business lines and stakeholders simultaneously.
- Discretion in handling confidential and sensitive business information.
Pursuant to local law Colliers is disclosing the following information:
Area / Location Specific: Toronto ON
Approximate Compensation for this Role: $74285 to $90000 per annum
Our compensation ranges are determined by role level and location. The range displayed reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire compensation. Individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors including job-related skills experience and relevant education or training.
Colliers does not use AI-enabled tools to automatically screen sort or decline applications. All hiring decisions are made by our Talent Acquisition team.
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What we offer:
Innovative projects: Work on cutting-edge initiatives that shape our communities drive our growth and make a tangible impact.
Career growth: Advance your career and achieve your goals with industry-leading training and development programs.
Competitive benefits & compensation: Enjoy a comprehensive and flexible benefits package along with competitive compensation that rewards your contributions and supports your well-being.
Collaborative culture: Join our enterprising team where innovation thrives collaboration is key and our people are empowered to be their authentic selves and do their best work.
Diversity Equity & Inclusion: Our robust North American Diversity & Inclusion Program features eight Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) where you can connect learn and contribute to a diverse and supportive community. Learn more: network: Join a global team of 28000 professionals across 70 countries where youll expand your network and learn from experts in a dynamic international community. Accelerate your career and enhance your expertise as you connect and collaborate with top talent around the world.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in Canada on a full-time basis. The employer will not sponsor applicants for work visas.
Direct applicants only please no agencies.
Colliers is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in its workforce. Colliers encourages applications from all qualified individuals and will accommodate applicants disability-related needs up to the point of undue hardship throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. If you require a disability-related accommodation to participate in the recruitment process please contact the recruitment team by email at .
Required Experience:
Exec