Overview
Administrative Assistant Jobs in Greater Toronto Area, Canada at Workday
Title: Administrative Assistant
Company: Workday
Location: Greater Toronto Area, Canada
Your work days are brighter here.At Workday, it all began with a conversation over breakfast. When our founders met at a sunny California diner, they came up with an idea to revolutionize the enterprise software market. And when we began to rise, one thing that really set us apart was our culture. A culture which was driven by our value of putting our people first. And ever since, the happiness, development, and contribution of every Workmate is central to who we are. Our Workmates believe a healthy employee-centric, collaborative culture is the essential mix of ingredients for success in business. That’s why we look after our people, communities and the planet while still being profitable. Feel encouraged to shine, however that manifests: you don’t need to hide who you are. You can feel the energy and the passion, it’s what makes us unique. Inspired to make a brighter work day for all and transform with us to the next stage of our growth journey? Bring your brightest version of you and have a brighter work day here.
About The TeamAt Workday, we are committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business of enterprise applications. We work hard, and we are serious about what we do. Workday is a fast-growing company, and the Administrative Assistant will need to navigate ambiguity and multiple priorities.
About The RoleWorkday is looking for an Administrative Assistant to support our dynamic Canada sales team. In this role, you will support the Country Manager, Canada and the Sr. Regional Sales Director . We are looking for a well-organized and motivated individual with high energy and a proactive attitude to provide administrative and organizational communications support.
Key Responsibilities
Content Generation – Creates content through thoughtful information gathering and design PPT/Google slides. Easily navigates application & builds non-routine slide decks. No guidance required for brand compliance.
Travel Coordination – Plays the role of Travel Advisor through attention to details and careful considerations. Advanced skills on both Domestic & Intl travel. Keen awareness of Timezones, layovers, & etc. Problem solves non-routine travel issues. Limited guidance required for budget utilization.
Planning – Situational awareness to develop effective plans that address current and future needs. Mastery of fundamental customer Skills and situational awareness to execute on complex plans
Event Management – Coordination and thought leadership to engineer successful events. For routine & non-routine events, builds project plan and executes on assigned tasks. Events stay on plan, on brand, & on budget. Builds resilient partnerships while collaborating and coordinating with external resources.
Meeting Facilitation – Supports and shapes the flow and effectiveness of meetings. Optimizes meeting through thoughtful creation of meeting agendas. E.G, coordinates with attendees to ensure adequate time, anticipates issues, and resolves non-routine issues. Able to tactfully intervene when needed. Events objectives are met using creative solutions.
Program Management – Managing one-time projects, recurring programs, & initiatives. Owns projects that can be characterized as long term and moderate to high complexity. More often than not, your manager will play a role in designing & setting success measures. Serves as first-point-of-contact with vendors and partners.
Culture Champion – Embodies…
