Executive Assistant, Legal

Purpose. Performance. People.

Joining CPP Investments means joining one of the world’s most admired and respected institutional investors to drive a single mandate: to deliver strong, sustainable returns for generations of Canadians.

With a long‑term horizon and global reach, we deploy capital at scale across public and private markets. Our size, stability, and disciplined investment philosophy allow us to pursue complex opportunities and build enduring partnerships worldwide.

For our people, this means meaningful work with tangible impact, real opportunity, and collaboration with exceptional colleagues who value partnership and performance. Here, you’ll contribute to outcomes that matter alongside team members committed to excellence and shared success.

As an Executive Assistant, you will be responsible for providing day‑to‑day administrative support to senior leaders within CPP Investments, including managing calendars, meetings, expenses, events, presentations, travel, correspondence, and departmental initiatives.

• Provides general administrative support to the Managing Director(s) and to the wider team.
• Books and supports complex global travel arrangements, itineraries, or other related duties.
• Prepares Executive and Department‑level documents and ensures submissions are delivered on a timely basis, with meticulous attention to detail.
• Proactively manages multiple calendars, including scheduling internal and external meetings, room bookings and calls, and works with global departments/offices to coordinate logistics.
• Coordinates the departmental and team event planning process, as required.
• Supports the onboarding of new employees joining the team.
• Works closely with external partners, assistants, vendors, and other stakeholders to schedule meetings or events.
• Work closely with other Executive Assistants and teams to increase efficiency and provide overall departmental support.
• Ensures team members are prepared for all meetings and carry‑forward action items.
• Handles highly sensitive and confidential matters relating to the daily activity of the department and/or organization with utmost discretion.
• Coordinates and performs critical internal processes for the team.

• College diploma or bachelor’s degree
• 6+ years administrative support with experience working in a fast‑paced, professional environment.
• Prior experience in the financial services or related industry is an asset.
• Requires strong communication skills, both written and verbal in English
• Experience with complex calendar management, booking high‑profile meetings and events, scheduling travel, and performing the expense reimbursement process.
• Experience providing support to senior professionals and managing competing priorities.
• In‑depth knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Calendar) and comfort and interest in learning new applications.
• Coordinates and performs critical internal processes for the team.

You are motivated to contribute to something larger than yourself, approach complex challenges with rigor, and hold yourself to high standards in a collaborative, performance‑driven environment.

We provide colleagues with cutting‑edge AI tools, dedicated learning time, and practical support to help them deliver with greater impact.

CPP Investments is committed to equitable access to employment and building a workforce that reflects diverse talent and perspectives. If you require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.