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Executive Assistant

Executive Assistant

Randstad CanadaToronto, Ontario, CA
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Temporary
  • Quick Apply
Job description

This EA role is for a community-led registered Canadian Charitable organization, whose mandate is to dismantle anti-Black racism by accessing and deploying sustainable capital to fund Black led businesses and Black led not for profits and charities, to improve the social and economic well-being of Canada’s Black

communities.

Advantages

  • Benefits - medical, dental, vision, life insurance, etc.
  • Plan Coverage - mental health support, physio, massage, other specialist services
  • Company Supplied Equipment (for remote work) - laptop, phone
  • Non-traditional time off benefits - office closed between Christmas & New Year’s,

closed Fridays in the summer

  • Opportunity to work for an organization whose mandate involves significant social
  • impact

    Responsibilities

    Communication & Correspondence

    o Prepare standard correspondence and assist with internal / external

    communication

    o Monitor, screen and respond to incoming communications, distributing as

    necessary.

    o Develop and maintain external communications, including managing

    contact lists

    Meeting & Event Coordination

    o Coordinate and manage calendars for the CEO, board and leadership

    team, including external meetings

    o Organize administration for board, leadership and external meetings in a

    hybrid environment

    o Assist with the development of meeting agendas and take notes during

    meetings

    o Facilitate travel arrangements for the CEO, Board and leadership team as

    needed

    Documentation & Reporting

    o Conduct research, prepare documents for review and create presentations

    o Update the board and leadership portals with relevant document

    o File, retrieve and maintain records and reports

    Administrative Support

    o Timely completion of monthly expense reports, ensuring compliance with

    company policies

    o Provide general office administrative Support managing complex tasks

    independently

    o Assist in the development and maintenance of relevant systems and

    processes

    Qualifications

    Proven 3+ years’ experience as an executive assistant or a similar administrative

    support experience in a fast paced and dynamic environment

    Excellent written and oral communication skills with a keen eye for detail

    Proficient with Microsoft Office tools, including Word, Excel, Outlook and

    PowerPoint, (SharePoint) and social media platforms

    Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines independently

    Ability to conduct research and create reports or presentations

    Excellent business acumen, interpersonal skills and sound judgment

    Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and integrity

    Ensures integrity in personal and organizational practices.

    Proactive problem- solving and decision-making skills

    Excellent time management and organization skills, supported by relevant

    systems and processes

    Ability to learn quickly and adapt to new information

    Bi-lingual (French / English) is an asset

    Summary

    If you think you have the potential to be an excellent support to the CEO and grow in your career, APPLY NOW!

    Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary / gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.

    Randstad Canada is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for all its candidates and employees by supporting their accessibility and accommodation needs throughout the employment lifecycle. We ask that all job applications please identify any accommodation requirements by sending an email to [email protected] to ensure their ability to fully participate in the interview process.