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We are the home of ambitious, passionate, and innovative world shapers.
With an unmatched breadth and depth of engineering, advisory and science-based expertise, our global minds unite to power local solutions. We are pathfinders and impact makers.
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The Opportunity
As an Executive Assistant, you will provide high-level strategic and administrative support to the Global Head of Ethics, ESG and Compliance, as well as to the Global Director, Earth & Environment, while contributing to the smooth operation and impact of WSP’s global programs.
This position is based at our head office at 1600 René-Lévesque West Boulevard and requires an on-site presence of four days per week.
Where Your Ideas Matter – If you're ready to take your career to the next level, this role offers the chance to work on projects that push boundaries and impact communities worldwide. Be part of a team that values your ideas, expertise, and growth.
Your Impact
Effectively support two global executives by proactively managing their calendars, emails, travel, expenses, and timesheets.
Coordinate strategic and operational meetings (teams, committees, boards), including invitations, logistics, attendance tracking, recordings, and distribution of deliverables.
Maintain a centralized Outlook/Teams calendar of key events (Board reporting, GLT meetings, ESG and Ethics committees).
Support the preparation, review, and updating of executive documents and presentations.
Play a central role in coordinating the annual sustainability report, CNTP, and other ESG disclosures, including the French version.
Support the review, translation, and publication of policies, guidelines, and communications related to ethics and sustainability programs.
Ensure the publication and updating of content on internal platforms (Canopy, SharePoint, Teams) and external channels.
Contribute to operational efficiency by managing vendors, purchase orders, invoicing, and financial follow-ups.
The skills that set you apart
Over 10 years of professional experience within a large organization, including at least 5 years as an Executive or Senior Assistant.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both French and English, within an international context.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Teams, PowerPoint, and the Office suite; knowledge of SharePoint and an ERP system is an asset.
Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, tight deadlines, and diverse stakeholders.
Strong organizational and planning skills, with a high degree of autonomy in a growing environment.
High level of professional judgment and absolute discretion in handling sensitive and confidential information.
Why choose WSP?
We exist to shape communities to advance humanity. The brightest engineers, advisors and scientists from across the globe call WSP home.
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Compensation
AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT : 85 100 $ – 112 800 $
MB & ON : 77 700 $ – 107 000 $
NB, NL, NS, PE & QC : 76 900 $ – 102 100 $
Disclosure
The final salary awarded for this role may vary from the above range based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs. The wage range provided in this job posting may be subject to change for business purposes.
Make Your Mark with WSP
If you're driven by purpose and impact, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now and take the first step toward a rewarding career with us.
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At WSP, we exist to shape communities to advance humanity.
It’s why we bring people together who are wired to solve complex challenges - engineers, scientists, advisors, and technical experts who are driven by a common passion - to redefine what’s possible and shape what comes next. We are Visioneers.
As one of the world’s leading professional services firms, we partner with clients across transportation, infrastructure, environment, buildings, energy, water, mining and metals. We pair deep local knowledge with global insights to pioneer solutions designed to leave a lasting, positive impact.
At WSP, you’ll join a community of brilliant minds that push boundaries every day - applying deep expertise and fuelling innovation to help create a more connected and resilient future. Here, your ideas are valued, your growth is supported, and you are encouraged to bring your authentic self to work. We empower our people to collaborate across disciplines, challenge the status quo, and shape a career with purpose.
Join us.
Please Note:
Health and Safety is a core paramount value of WSP. Given the importance of keeping one another safe it is expected that you comply with our Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) policy at all times as well as client HSE policies when working at client locations. Full details here
Some safety-sensitive positions involve fieldwork and may include work in a variety of environmental conditions, such as remote or isolated areas, working alone, and in inclement weather (within safe and reasonable limits).
WSP welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
WSP is committed to the principles of employment equity. Only the candidates selected will be contacted.
WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Full details here
We are one of the world’s leading professional services firms, uniting our engineering, advisory and science-based expertise to shape communities to advance humanity.
From local beginnings to a globe-spanning presence today, we operate in over 50 countries and employ approximately 73,000 professionals, known as Visioneers.
Operating from South Africa, and with a team of over 650+ we deliver innovative projects across sectors: Transport & Infrastructure, Property & Buildings, Earth & Environment, Water, Power & Energy and Mining & Metals.
Visit us at https://www.wsp.com/en-ZA/
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