Administrative Assistant, Research
Top Benefits
About the role
Full Time
Location: Calgary, AB
Be Boring. Make Money.™ is our investment approach, but we are anything but dull. We are a diverse, passionate team united by our commitment to provide our clients with financial peace of mind and our desire to create one of the best companies in the world. A career with us will be demanding; however, the experience will also be dynamic, supportive, intellectually stimulating, and above all—meaningful. We take pride in doing things a little differently than other investment firms. Innovative ideas, diverse opinions and experiences, and teamwork are expected and rewarded regardless of title or tenure.
Dedicated to our people, we have consistently been recognized as a preferred employer, receiving awards such as Canada’s Top 100 Employers (2025), Alberta Top Employers (2025), and Canada’s Top Small & Medium Employer (2025).
The Opportunity
The Research Administrative Assistant will be responsible for supporting the Research team and will report to the Research Team Manager. This role will keep the team running efficiently, foster culture, and serve as the point person for team communication - internal and external.
Role Responsibilities
- Administrative support to the research team
- Schedule internal/external meetings
- Coordinate with Institutional team to book client meetings
- Maintain external relationships on behalf of the department
- Expense processing and approvals for team members
- SME for administrative tools (e.g. Robin desk booking platform, Melon travel platform, Office 365)
- Organize events for team building and team offsites
- Active participant of the Employee Engagement & Resource Team - this is a cross departmental team that works to align teams across Mawer, streamline firm wide process, improve operational efficiencies, and serve as culture ambassadors
- Other administrative tasks as required
Desired Qualifications
- Minimum 3 years of experience in an administrative role; experience in investment or finance is an asset
- Proficiency in MS Office, specifically Outlook, Word and Excel
- Proficiency in O365 Teams and SharePoint
- Strong, professional written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent organizational and time management skills; able to prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment
- High attention to detail with strong problem-solving abilities
- Professional, reliable, and punctual with a warm, courteous, and enthusiastic demeanor
- Exercises excellent professional judgement and maintains confidentiality at all time
- Able to work independently and collaboratively within a team
- Adaptable and willing to take on additional responsibilities as needed
- Office Administration Diploma or Certificate is an asset
Why Mawer?
- Directly contribute to the firm’s growth as a global, independent investment manager.
- Learn and work within a high-performing team that has consistently delivered exceptional long-term investment results and high levels of client satisfaction.
- Be a part of a meritocracy in which the quality of ideas supersedes hierarchy; where every role is valued, and every voice heard. At Mawer, talented team members can progress quickly, regardless of tenure or experience.
- Our unique culture, which is integral to who we are and (we think) a competitive advantage. Our culture is shaped by our core values (integrity, putting clients’ interests first, excellence, teamwork, and long-term thinking) and key behaviours (curiosity, candour, accountability, and appreciation), which are much more than words on a page. They guide the way we operate, make decisions, and communicate every day.
- We offer a flexible work environment with a blended workplace approach tailored to the unique needs of each department and team. This allows employees to seamlessly combine in-person and remote work experiences, fostering collaboration, promoting work-life integration, and empowering our team members to thrive in a dynamic, interconnected professional setting.
Our Benefits and Perks Include:
- Comprehensive health and wellness benefits
- Unlimited vacation days
- Retirement planning assistance, including RSP contributions
- Annual learning stipend
- Parental leave top-up
- Significant community investment contribution via our Employee Matching Program
To apply, please submit your resume, cover letter, and application by July 23rd, 2025 at: https://www.mawer.com/careers/
All candidates must be eligible to work in Canada. Only applications that include all required materials will be considered.
At Mawer, we are committed to fostering a culture of diversity and inclusion. We strive to attract, hire, develop, and retain the best people from a wide variety of backgrounds/experiences and create an environment where unique ideas and perspectives are heard and valued. We believe a diverse and inclusive culture fuels innovation and enables more effective decision-making across the firm, helping to improve investment performance, strengthen client partnerships, and create more value for all stakeholders: clients, employees, owners, and society.
We administer all practices and programs without discrimination and strive to provide equal access to employment. A Human Resources representative will work with applicants who request accommodation or special assistance during the application process. If you need accommodation or assistance, please contact us at hraccommodation@mawer.com.
We believe experience comes in many forms and we’re committed to adding new perspectives to our team. If your experience is close to what we’ve outlined, we encourage you to apply.
About Mawer
Established in 1974, Mawer Investment Management Ltd. is an independent firm that provides world-class, global investment management services to a broad range of institutional and individual clients. We are proud of our reputation as one of Canada’s most respected investment management firms and strive to earn such respect by continually delivering long-term investment excellence, developing strong client partnerships, and living our core values.
No telephone inquiries please.
We thank all applicants and advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
About Mawer Investment Management
Founded in 1974, Mawer Investment Management Ltd. (pronounced "more") is a privately owned, independent investment firm, managing approximately $89.5 billion in assets for institutional and individual investors across all major investment strategies. We employ over 250 people in Canada, the U.S., and Singapore.
For over 50 years, we have provided investment management for our clients using our “boring” investment approach. This approach has helped our clients safely and profitably navigate the investing landscape over many economic cycles. Our mission is to be our clients’ most trusted investment manager by delivering long-term investment excellence, building strong client partnerships, and making a commitment to do the right thing—always.
We are dedicated to investing in our people and our communities. This commitment has earned us recognition as a top employer, including being named one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers (2025), Alberta Top Employers (2024), and Canada’s Top Small & Medium Employers (2024).
Administrative Assistant, Research
Top Benefits
About the role
Full Time
Location: Calgary, AB
Be Boring. Make Money.™ is our investment approach, but we are anything but dull. We are a diverse, passionate team united by our commitment to provide our clients with financial peace of mind and our desire to create one of the best companies in the world. A career with us will be demanding; however, the experience will also be dynamic, supportive, intellectually stimulating, and above all—meaningful. We take pride in doing things a little differently than other investment firms. Innovative ideas, diverse opinions and experiences, and teamwork are expected and rewarded regardless of title or tenure.
Dedicated to our people, we have consistently been recognized as a preferred employer, receiving awards such as Canada’s Top 100 Employers (2025), Alberta Top Employers (2025), and Canada’s Top Small & Medium Employer (2025).
The Opportunity
The Research Administrative Assistant will be responsible for supporting the Research team and will report to the Research Team Manager. This role will keep the team running efficiently, foster culture, and serve as the point person for team communication - internal and external.
Role Responsibilities
- Administrative support to the research team
- Schedule internal/external meetings
- Coordinate with Institutional team to book client meetings
- Maintain external relationships on behalf of the department
- Expense processing and approvals for team members
- SME for administrative tools (e.g. Robin desk booking platform, Melon travel platform, Office 365)
- Organize events for team building and team offsites
- Active participant of the Employee Engagement & Resource Team - this is a cross departmental team that works to align teams across Mawer, streamline firm wide process, improve operational efficiencies, and serve as culture ambassadors
- Other administrative tasks as required
Desired Qualifications
- Minimum 3 years of experience in an administrative role; experience in investment or finance is an asset
- Proficiency in MS Office, specifically Outlook, Word and Excel
- Proficiency in O365 Teams and SharePoint
- Strong, professional written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent organizational and time management skills; able to prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment
- High attention to detail with strong problem-solving abilities
- Professional, reliable, and punctual with a warm, courteous, and enthusiastic demeanor
- Exercises excellent professional judgement and maintains confidentiality at all time
- Able to work independently and collaboratively within a team
- Adaptable and willing to take on additional responsibilities as needed
- Office Administration Diploma or Certificate is an asset
Why Mawer?
- Directly contribute to the firm’s growth as a global, independent investment manager.
- Learn and work within a high-performing team that has consistently delivered exceptional long-term investment results and high levels of client satisfaction.
- Be a part of a meritocracy in which the quality of ideas supersedes hierarchy; where every role is valued, and every voice heard. At Mawer, talented team members can progress quickly, regardless of tenure or experience.
- Our unique culture, which is integral to who we are and (we think) a competitive advantage. Our culture is shaped by our core values (integrity, putting clients’ interests first, excellence, teamwork, and long-term thinking) and key behaviours (curiosity, candour, accountability, and appreciation), which are much more than words on a page. They guide the way we operate, make decisions, and communicate every day.
- We offer a flexible work environment with a blended workplace approach tailored to the unique needs of each department and team. This allows employees to seamlessly combine in-person and remote work experiences, fostering collaboration, promoting work-life integration, and empowering our team members to thrive in a dynamic, interconnected professional setting.
Our Benefits and Perks Include:
- Comprehensive health and wellness benefits
- Unlimited vacation days
- Retirement planning assistance, including RSP contributions
- Annual learning stipend
- Parental leave top-up
- Significant community investment contribution via our Employee Matching Program
To apply, please submit your resume, cover letter, and application by July 23rd, 2025 at: https://www.mawer.com/careers/
All candidates must be eligible to work in Canada. Only applications that include all required materials will be considered.
At Mawer, we are committed to fostering a culture of diversity and inclusion. We strive to attract, hire, develop, and retain the best people from a wide variety of backgrounds/experiences and create an environment where unique ideas and perspectives are heard and valued. We believe a diverse and inclusive culture fuels innovation and enables more effective decision-making across the firm, helping to improve investment performance, strengthen client partnerships, and create more value for all stakeholders: clients, employees, owners, and society.
We administer all practices and programs without discrimination and strive to provide equal access to employment. A Human Resources representative will work with applicants who request accommodation or special assistance during the application process. If you need accommodation or assistance, please contact us at hraccommodation@mawer.com.
We believe experience comes in many forms and we’re committed to adding new perspectives to our team. If your experience is close to what we’ve outlined, we encourage you to apply.
About Mawer
Established in 1974, Mawer Investment Management Ltd. is an independent firm that provides world-class, global investment management services to a broad range of institutional and individual clients. We are proud of our reputation as one of Canada’s most respected investment management firms and strive to earn such respect by continually delivering long-term investment excellence, developing strong client partnerships, and living our core values.
No telephone inquiries please.
We thank all applicants and advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
About Mawer Investment Management
Founded in 1974, Mawer Investment Management Ltd. (pronounced "more") is a privately owned, independent investment firm, managing approximately $89.5 billion in assets for institutional and individual investors across all major investment strategies. We employ over 250 people in Canada, the U.S., and Singapore.
For over 50 years, we have provided investment management for our clients using our “boring” investment approach. This approach has helped our clients safely and profitably navigate the investing landscape over many economic cycles. Our mission is to be our clients’ most trusted investment manager by delivering long-term investment excellence, building strong client partnerships, and making a commitment to do the right thing—always.
We are dedicated to investing in our people and our communities. This commitment has earned us recognition as a top employer, including being named one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers (2025), Alberta Top Employers (2024), and Canada’s Top Small & Medium Employers (2024).