Senior Administrative Assistant, Anticipatory Opportunities - Contract - 19351

About The Opportunity

Our team is connecting with experienced Senior Administrative Assistants who may be interested in upcoming contract opportunities with leading organizations across the Ottawa area. While there is not currently a specific opening associated with this posting, we are actively building a strong network of administrative professionals to support future client requirements.

These opportunities may range from short-term assignments to longer-term contracts and could involve supporting executives, senior leaders, departments, or project teams. If you are an experienced administrative professional who enjoys working in fast-paced environments and adapting to new organizations and priorities, we would welcome your expression of interest.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Providing high-level administrative and operational support to executives, directors, and senior management
• Managing complex calendars, scheduling meetings, and coordinating competing priorities
• Organizing virtual and in-person meetings, including room bookings, technology, materials, and logistics
• Preparing, proofreading, formatting, and editing correspondence, reports, presentations, briefing materials, and other documents
• Coordinating domestic and international travel arrangements and processing expense claims
• Acting as a professional point of contact for internal departments, clients, partners, and external stakeholders
• Preparing meeting agendas, materials, minutes, and follow-up documentation
• Maintaining accurate and confidential electronic and physical records and filing systems
• Tracking deadlines, action items, and deliverables to support projects and departmental initiatives
• Assisting with special projects, research, and administrative processes as required
• Providing general office and operational support to ensure the smooth functioning of the team

About You

The successful candidate will have the following:

• Post-secondary education in business administration, office administration, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Several years of progressive administrative experience, ideally supporting senior leaders, executives, or management teams
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to effectively manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong professionalism and interpersonal abilities
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
• Comfortable working with virtual meeting platforms and other digital workplace tools
• Strong attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy when preparing documents and managing information
• Demonstrated ability to exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality when handling sensitive information
• A proactive and solutions-oriented approach, with the ability to anticipate needs and work independently
• Bilingualism in French and English is considered an asset

About the Job

Future contract opportunities are expected to offer between

$29.00 and $39.00 per hour, depending on experience and the requirements of the assignment.

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 Sign in to view email. If you are already registered with us, please contact your Senior Recruiter. Please quote job 19351.

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.