Administrative Business Partner, Global Strategic Industries

About the role

In this position, you will serve as a key administrative partner to the Global Strategic Industries team. The role sits close to day-to-day business operations and is focused on keeping leaders and teams organized, responsive, and moving forward. You will stay ahead of operational needs, handle administrative challenges before they become blockers, and support your stakeholders with sound judgment, clear communication, and strong coordination skills. A good understanding of Google products and services, along with the ability to adapt quickly in a changing environment, will help you support projects strategically as well as administratively.

The role is based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, and is onsite. Applicants may also be able to indicate a preferred working location from Chicago, Toronto, Atlanta, or Austin.

Qualifications and experience

The minimum requirement is 3 years of administrative experience in a technology or international setting, with direct exposure to core support functions such as travel coordination, expense processing, calendar management, and facilities support. Strong candidates will bring significantly deeper experience, including support for executive leaders in a corporate environment and coordination of small events or projects from planning through execution.

What the work involves

You will work with limited supervision to manage key administrative tasks, including calendars, travel, expenses, events, and budget-related coordination. The position also includes planning and delivering team events, leadership sessions, all-hands meetings, and celebrations or milestone activities. You may be asked to lead ad hoc programs that help advance organizational goals, improve operational efficiency, and strengthen responsiveness across the team and broader administrative community. Building trusted working relationships with executives and cross-functional partners is an important part of the role.

Pay and benefits

The compensation package is stated as salary, bonus target, equity, and benefits. For Canada, the base pay range is CAD 104,000 to CAD 107,000 with a 15% bonus target. For the U.S., the base pay range is USD 96,000 to USD 138,000 with a 15% bonus target. Final pay is influenced by job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Additional information

This posting is for an existing opening in Canada. Candidates should note that the role is not eligible for U.S. immigration sponsorship. The hiring process may use AI tools to help evaluate candidates. The employer is an equal opportunity workplace and considers qualified applicants without discrimination, including those with criminal histories where allowed by law. Accommodation support is available for applicants who need it.

Preferred qualifications

• 10 years of administrative experience supporting senior executives in a corporate setting, including management of small events and projects from preparation to completion.
• Experience delivering polished, professional support to executives in a fast-moving, international environment while balancing multiple stakeholders and priorities at once.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills suitable for executive-level interaction.
• Excellent organization and time management, with the ability to juggle several priorities and meet deadlines consistently.
• High attention to detail, comfort with ambiguity, and the ability to work independently while knowing when to escalate issues.
• Adaptable and flexible approach suited to a dynamic, fast-paced workplace.