Administrative Assistant [Receptionist]

Who we are
You know those big cities that still feel like small towns? Where everyone’s friendly and helps each other out? That’s like Doane Grant Thornton. Except here we’re all professionals and there isn’t a mayor or a general store. What we’re trying to say is that we’re a large and growing professional services firm that still feels like a community. We employ about 3000 people across Canada, and we truly care about our colleagues, our clients and the communities where we work and live. That’s what’s most important to us. We’re building a thriving organization that’s purpose driven and still want to remember what your favourite milkshake flavour is.

As an Administrative Assistant (Receptionist), your responsibilities will include:
• Creating a welcoming and professional first impression by greeting visitors, managing reception operations, and answering incoming calls.
• Supporting the preparation, formatting, proofreading, and finalization of client deliverables, including financial statements, letters, reports, and tax-related documentation.
• Managing electronic and paper-based client files, ensuring documents are accurately organized, maintained, and uploaded to firm systems.
• Providing administrative support to client service teams by coordinating documents, client requests, and day-to-day operational needs.
• Assisting with billing activities, time and expense reporting, and other administrative processes in accordance with firm standards.
• Coordinating internal meetings, events, and office initiatives, including logistics, communications, and collaboration with internal teams and committees.
• Delivering exceptional client service through professional written and verbal communication with clients, colleagues, and external stakeholders.
• Supporting marketing and business development activities by maintaining contact databases and assisting with relationship management initiatives.
• Coordinating domestic and international travel arrangements, itineraries, and related logistics for individuals and groups.
• Contributing to the efficient operation of the office by performing general administrative duties and participating in ongoing training to stay current with firm technology and processes.

Doane Grant Thornton
If you’re a bit like us, you’re driven to connect with how others are feeling and thinking. Here we walk in others shoes before taking action. Just imagine being part of a team that puts “we before me”, where flexAbility is a mindset, and where you trust your colleagues to have your back. At Doane Grant Thornton, you’ll work with inspiring leaders who support your development, both personally and professionally. This is a place where your insatiable curiosity enables you to think, see and hear from a variety of perspectives, a place where every day is different and having the courage to grow is part of who you are. And when all this comes together, well that’s when the magic happens!

Want to learn more about who we are and how we live our purple every day? Read our colleagues’ stories at www.discoveryourpurple.ca

Think you've got what it takes to be an Administrative Assistant? Like the colour purple? Great. Here's a few more boxes we're also hoping you can tick:
• 2-4 years of administrative, reception, or client service experience in a professional office environment.
• Exceptional attention to detail with strong proofreading, document formatting, and data entry skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach and the confidence to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with a commitment to delivering outstanding client service.
• Strong technical aptitude and proficiency with Microsoft Office, along with the ability to quickly learn new software and systems.
• Experience supporting accounting, tax, or professional services teams, including exposure to financial statements, billing, or accounting software, is considered an asset.

Please note that occasional overtime may be required during peak periods.

At Doane Grant Thornton we’re focused on making a difference in the lives of our clients, our colleagues and our communities. That’s our purpose. Or, as we like to say, living our purple.

At Doane Grant Thornton, we believe compensation should reflect more than just market data—it should reflect you. We’re serious about compensation. We benchmark regularly across a wide spectrum of roles, industries, sectors, and levels to ensure our ranges are both competitive and current. But we don’t stop there. We also consider the unique strengths, experiences, and impact each individual brings to the table. Our salary ranges are reviewed annually, and where you land within the range depends on a mix of factors—your background, your skills, and how your contributions align with internal equity. To help start the conversation, the current salary range for this role is $43,000–$53,000 in Kamloops. If the role is available in other locations, the range may differ to reflect local market factors.

This role is required to be onsite, in-office five days each week.

Are you ready to Discover Your Purple?